English Term

Fundamentals in Business

Prüfungsnummer(n)

2845939

Compulsory Course/Required Elective

Compulsory Course

Type of Course

Lecture

Language

English

Faculty/Faculties
Offered in

Winter Term

Credits

5 ECTS

Credit Hours

4

Type of Course Assessment

Written Examination

Duration of the Exam

90 minutes

Grading

Decimal Grade

Admission Requirements
none

Objectives

 

Students will learn basic terminology and concepts in the general framework of business, namely basic concepts of economics, psychology and legal aspects that provide the framework for business transactions and business behavior.

Content

 
  • Business Frameworks
  • Economics
  • Basic Legal Foundations for Business Organizations
  • Franchising Concepts
  • Human Resource Management and Organization Concepts
  • Motivation and Learning
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing

 

 

 

Recommended readings

 

Hughes, Pride & Kapoor, Business Foundations, 3rd International Edition

Workload and Breakdown of Credits

 

5 ECTS x 30 hours = 150 hours,  combined out of the following:

  • Course attendance: 45 hours
  • Preparation / homework / self-study : 30 hours
  • Time for exercises and group work: 45 hours
  • Exam preparation: 30 hours
  • Exam time: 90 minutes

Teaching and Learning Methods

 

Lectures with exercises and case studies

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