International Business Management, 180 credits

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1 Programme Syllabus Sida 1 av 6 Programme code: SEV25 International Business Management, 180 credits This is a translation of the original programme syllabus in Swedish, which was ratified by the Faculty Board of Humanities, Social and Caring Sciences on 17 December 2010 and is valid for programmes given after 1 July Objectives On completion of studies in the programme the student shall demonstrate such knowledge and understanding as is required for independent work within the field of Economics. The Business and Economics programme aims to educate business administrators who can meet tomorrow s labour market in the private as well as the public sectors. Since Business and Economics graduates are employed within a range of different areas, the goal is that the study programme will give partly a good basis in business administration and economicsrelated subjects such as Statistics, Commercial Law and Economics, and partly an opportunity for specialisation primarily in. The courses and forms of education within the programme will also prepare the students for further research studies. Knowledge and understanding On completion of studies in the programme the student shall: - demonstrate broad knowledge within the field of Business and Economics as well as specialised knowledge within one of the areas of Marketing, Financial Management or Management, - demonstrate knowledge of the disciplinary foundation and proven experience in the field of, along with orientation in current research issues, - demonstrate knowledge of the theory and methods within one of the areas of Marketing, Financial Management or Management, - demonstrate knowledge of the structure of working life in the region, and understanding of its future prospects, - demonstrate knowledge of the importance of information technology for the development of industry and the public sector, - demonstrate knowledge of the relationship of economics with social and ecological conditions in a long-term perspective, and - demonstrate knowledge of ethical and social aspects in relation to economic theory. Skills and abilities On completion of studies in the programme the student shall: - demonstrate the ability to amass and critically interpret relevant knowledge in any economics issue, and also to critically discuss phenomena, problems and situations, - demonstrate the ability to independently identify, formulate and solve economics problems, and also to carry out assignments within given timeframes,

2 Sida 2 av 6 - demonstrate the ability to clearly account for and discuss, orally and in writing, the conclusions arrived at in dialogue with different groups in order to contribute towards national as well as international cooperation between academia, industry and the public sector, - demonstrate the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary cooperation between subjects and disciplinary research domains, - demonstrate the aptitude for teamwork and cooperation in groups of different constellations, - demonstrate the ability to use to use information technology to carry out advanced assignments within given timeframes, - demonstrate such skills as are required to work independently within the field of Business and Economics, - be able to understand and evaluate options from a sustainable perspective, and - be able to apply an ethically and ecologically aware approach in his/her professional life in Business and Economics. Critical judgement and approach On completion of studies in the programme the student shall: - demonstrate the ability, within the field of Marketing, Financial Management or Management to make assessments with regard to relevant scientific, societal and ethical aspects, and also demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work, - demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of the Business and Economics sciences, their role in society and the responsibility of human beings for how this is used, - demonstrate knowledge of and insight into different outlooks, cultures and traditions, - demonstrate insight into the importance and practice of leadership, and - demonstrate the ability to identify his/her need of further knowledge and be able to develop his/her competence. Language of instruction The main language of instruction is English, which means that all teaching is done in English, and that the course literature is in English throughout. Specific entry requirements Studies in Mathematics of a minimum of 3 years from upper secondary school with a science profile and a TOEFL test result, with a minimum score of 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (ibt) or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5 or equivalent. Since the programme is given entirely in English, Mälardalen University will make exemptions from the requirements of Swedish language proficiency.

3 Sida 3 av 6 Selection Selection to the programme is by grades 60%, and by the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test 40%. Course content International Business Management is a three-year Social Science programme in the field of. The programme includes of at least 90 credits, Economics of at least 30 credits, Commercial Law of at least 15 credits and Statistics of at least 15 credits. The programme begins with a foundation block of two years, which gives good basic knowledge within the field of Economics in the broad sense. The first year includes basic courses in and Economics. The courses will give the students basic knowledge in thinking and will reflect different aspects of this. The second year s continuation courses in will give the students the opportunity to broaden and make use of their knowledge. In addition to this the students will also acquire a basic knowledge of Statistics and Commercial Law. During their studies the students will also be given greater opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills. After the foundation block follows a year of specialised studies in and/or Economics. The students create their own profile by their choice of courses. For example, it is possible to choose specialisation courses in (Marketing and Financial Management) and Economics. The students can also choose courses from the University s total offer of courses in English. The programme concludes with an independent project. The specialisation studies will train the students ability to understand and be able to analyse business situations. The study programme is so designed that the students may put into practice the theoretical knowledge acquired. This is done by means of various implementation assignments, among other things, in contact with industry and the public sector. Work done during the study period is independent. In most courses work activities are included in which the students cooperate in groups with other students. There are a number of different forms of examination, both written individual examinations as well as written and oral presentations of group assignments. Semester 1 Semester 2 Financial Accounting, 7.5 credits Marketing Basics, 7.5 credits Cost and Management Accounting, 7.5 credit Organisation Basics, 7.5 credits Economics Microeconomics, 7.5 credits Macroeconomics, 7.5 credits International Economics, 7.5 credits Environmental Economics, 7.5 credits

4 Sida 4 av 6 Semester 3 Semester 4 Statistics Business Statistics, 15 credits Commercial Law Introduction to Commercial Law, 15 credits Marketing and IT, 7.5 credits Service Management, 7.5 credits Cost and Management Accounting II, 7.5 credits Financial Accounting II, 7.5 credits Semester 5 Semester 6 Elective 30 credits: Economics Finance, 7.5 credits* Intermediate Microeconomics, 7.5 credits Econometrics, 7.5 credits Labour Economics, 7.5 credits or Nordic Perspectives on Marketing and Management, 15 credits International Marketing, 15 credits *Also classified as. Elective 30 credits: Economics Macroeconomic Theory, 7.5 credits Industrial Economics, 7.5 credits* Bachelor Thesis in Economics, 15 credits or Elective 15 credits: Managing the Multinational Enterprise, 15 credits Managerial Economics and Financial Theory, 15 credits Bachelor thesis in, 15 credits Choices within the programme The student s choices can be limited by the eligibility requirements applying to a course. Options within the programme occur mainly during year 3. The choice of courses can affect the possibilities of fulfilling the degree requirements. Depending on the number of applicants for the individual courses, some courses may be cancelled. Thus as a safeguard, alternative choices must be made. Host School The School of Sustainable Development of Society and Technology is the host School for the International Business Management programme. Degree The programme syllabus is so designed that the studies will lead towards fulfilment of the requirements for the following degree(s): - Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics - Bachelor of Science in - Bachelor of Science in Economics.

5 Sida 5 av 6 If the programme contains elective or optional components, or if a student chooses not to complete a certain course, the choices made can affect the possibility of fulfilling the degree requirements. For more information about degrees and degree requirements, consult the local degree regulations which are published (in Swedish only) on the University website. Quality Assurance Course evaluations are carried out on completion of the course, with feedback to the students. Programme evaluations are carried out annually on what is called a programme evaluation day. Course and programme evaluations are presented and discussed by programme coordinators, work groups in the various main fields of study and in teachers teams working with the programme, whereupon changes to the programme may be considered. A compilation of evaluations and key figures is also presented to the School Council, where changes to the programme can be initiated. Student Participation The students, via the Student Union, are represented on the School Management Group and the School Council. In these groups, questions concerning the content of the courses and study programmes as well as general matters of the School are discussed. Every programme has a programme coordinator whose duty it is to handle the contacts with the various student associations of the programme and with individual students. Students on the programme are invited to join work groups for development of the programme. Research Basis The University s research is conducted primarily within six prioritised specialisations: Didactics and Intercultural Communication; Embedded Systems; Innovation and Product Development; Environment, Energy and Resource Optimization; Sustainable Development, Working Life and Management; and Health and Welfare. The Business and Economics programme is primarily linked to the Sustainable Development, Working Life and Management specialisation. The courses are based on a disciplinary foundation in that research-trained teachers participate in the planning and development and also teach in the programme s courses. Many of the courses at second-cycle level are directly aimed towards research studies. Third Stream Mission The University works actively to offer academic courses and study programmes that lead to employment, among other things by developing the programmes in cooperation with the surrounding community. By way of preparation for a future career, the programme contains a number of components with a direct link to working life. These components can vary,

6 Sida 6 av 6 depending on the course, but common to them all is that the knowledge and skills the studies give are used in situations connected to work situations. Internationalisation Mälardalen University has for a long time considered internationalisation to be one of the most important factors ensuring that education and research maintain good quality. The University has a number of partner universities where a student can pursue a part of his/her studies. Contact the International Coordinator at the School for more information. More information concerning studies abroad is to be found on the University website. As a student it is good to be exposed to international features during the study period. This contributes towards increasing competence and understanding, both very important qualities in today s labour market. A student choosing assignments with an international profile or taking part in the Student Union s mentoring work can do a lot to further personal and professional development. Intercultural competence is important regardless of whether future employment is in Sweden or anywhere else in the world. Equality The programme students are treated and judged equally regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or transgender identity/expression. In cases where any disability obstructs participation in courses, assistance is offered. The students are informed of their rights as students at Mälardalen University. Otherwise we work according to the University s Policy and Action Plan for Equality and Equal Opportunities and that is published (in Swedish only) on the University website. Other regulations For every course at the University, the forms of how the students performances are to be assessed, such as types of examination for course components and grades, are stated in the course syllabus. Examination for a course is summarily described in the course syllabus, which is clarified and supplemented by written information at the start of the course. The University has laid down rules and regulations for examination, and these are available via the University s website.