University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić. English Courses

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1 University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić English Courses Academic year 2015/2016 1

2 FALL SEMESTER (32 ECTS) 1. Macroeconomics, 5 ECTS 2. Financial institutions and markets, 6 ECTS 3. Small Businesses Management, 6 ECTS 4. E-communication channels, 3 ECTS 5. Business English, 3 ECTS 6. Business German, 3 ECTS 7. Croatian language and culture for foreigners I, 6 ECTS SUMMER SEMESTER (36 ECTS) 1. Financial institutions business policy, 3 ECTS 2. Microeconomics practicum, 3 ECTS 3. Business English, 3 ECTS 4. Business German, 3 ECTS 5. Croatian language and culture for foreigners II, 6 ECTS 6. Business communication, 4 ECTS 7. Economic Sociology, 5 ECTS 8. HR Management, 4 ECTS 2

3 Financial institutions business policy :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON THE COURSE Course title: Type of study: Major: Year and semester the course is delivered in: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BUSINESS POLICY Professional study Business economics and finance Winter semester 2 nd year, summer semester Summer semester Course code: 211 PART-TIME Hours per semester ECTS credit 3 3 Course status: obligatory elective Language of instruction: 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowlegde: After successfully completing this course the students will be able to: 1 Define the main aims and tasks of finance 2 Apply the principles and rules of financing 3 Analyse and calculate the time value of money 4 Develop the financial policy of financial institutions Skills: The students will be able to: 1 Make business decisions on the basis of financial reports analysis 2 Analyse cash flows 3 Develop and analyse financial plans 3 COURSE CONTENTS This course provides theoretical knowledge of business policies of financial institutions. The aims and tasks of finance, financing principles, rules of financing, the role of financial management, time value of money, risk and yield, financial reports and money flows analysis, financial planning, investment cost-effectiveness assessment, business policies of depository and non-depository institutions, regulating the financial institution system, monetary loan policy, fiscal policy, policies of other financial institutions, international coordination of monetary and financial policies. 4 LITERATURE Required reading: 1 James C. Van Hoose, Financijsko upravljanje i politika, Mate, Zagreb 2 Ivan Marković, Financiranje teorija i praksa financiranja trgovačkih društava, RriF, Zagreb 2000 Recommended reading: 1. James C. Van Horne, J.M. Wachowicz, Jr.: Osnove financijskog menadžmenta, Mate, Zagreb 2. H.S. Rosen: Javne financije, IJF, Zagreb 4. I. Perišin, A.Šokman, I. Lovrinović: Kreditno monetarna politika, Informa, Zagreb 5. S. Orsag: Financiranje emisijom vrijednosnih papira, RIFIN, Zagreb 6 TEACHING METHODS 3

4 Full-time students: lectures, discussions, individual presentations of students' seminar papers Part-time students: Lectures, discussions 7 MODE OF DELIVERY (face-to-face or distance learning) Face-to-face, supported by Baltazar. 8 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA Elements of assessment: Percent (%) Attendance, activity and creativity in class 15 Homework 10 Seminar paper, presentations 10 Partial exam 30 Final exam 35 Passing grade: 60% realization of each of the aforementioned elements Non-academic behaviour: Negative percent (%) Copying homework 30 Failing to meet the deadlines for completing assignments 10 Presenting the work and solutions of others as their own and using other inadmissible and immoral means when completing tasks, attending partial exams and the final exam 9 PREREQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES 50 Economic Sociology :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON THE COURSE Course title: ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY I and II Course code: 001 Type of study: Major: Professional study All majors Year and semester the course is delivered in: Winter semester 1 st year, winter and summer semester Summer semester PART-TIME Hours per semester ECTS credit Course status: obligatory elective Language of instruction: 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES Croatian, English Minimal learning outcomes: After completing this course successfully, the student should be able to: - define the subject matter of sociology and economic sociology - define the subject matter and methods of sociology - name and define the basic elements of society and social structure - name research methods of sociology and compare their possibilities and shortcomings - define social stratification and name the basic forms; define and name forms of social mobility - define the basic institutes of sociology: religion, education, family, etc. - name the conditions of the beginnings of sociology - name the basic ideas of historical founders of sociology with an emphasis on economic sociology - name the basic ideas of contemporary sociologists with an emphasis on economic sociology 4

5 Intended learning outcomes: After completing this course successfully, the student should also be able to: - explain the difference between sociology and other social sciences and explain the specificities of economic sociology as a special branch of sociology - analyse the subject matter of sociology - use examples to explain the basic elements of society and social structure - apply the right research methods interpret the data - explain the consequences of social stratification to the life opportunities and lifestyle of social groups - implement the knowledge of basic social institutions when explaining the contemporary society - implement the ideas of historical founders and contemporary sociologists when explaining the contemporary society - implement the knowledge applied in the context of their profession 3 COURSE CONTENTS The aim of this course is introducing students into and making them acquainted with the basic notions and theories of sociology as a scientific discipline with an emphasis on the branch of special sociology economic sociology. Students will learn the basics of comprehending the complex phenomenon of society, social phenomena, institutions, processes and changes and will be able to describe the social and historical context, of founding sociology, as well as the methodology sociology uses. The will be able to define the basic topics of historical founder of sociology and perceive the differences between contemporary sociological paradigms, and in this context explain and critically observe contemporary social phenomena. 4 LITERATURE Required reading: 1. Skledar, Nikola; Kregar, Josip (2002) Znanost o društvu. Zaprešić: Visoka škola za poslovanje i upravljanje, s pravom javnosti Baltazar Adam Krčelić 2. Korenčić Kampl, Konstanca; Jemrić, Ines (2007) Znanost o društvu: priručnik. Zaprešić: Visoka škola za poslovanje i upravljanje, s pravom javnosti Baltazar Adam Krčelić 3. Swedberg,R. (2006) Načela ekonomske sociologije. Zagreb: Mate ZŠEM Recommended reading: 1. Giddens, Anthony (2007) Sociologija. Zagreb: Nakladni zavod Globus 2. Haralambos, Michael (2002) Sociologija: teme i perspektive. Zagreb: Golden marketing 3. Peračković,K. (2010) Što raditi u postindustrijskom društvu. Zagreb: Alinea 6 TEACHING METHODS Lectures accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, using films and video clips as teaching aids, seminar papers and discussions, discussions, individual and team assignments 7 MODE OF DELIVERY (face-to-face or distance learning) Face-to-face, supported by Baltazar. 8 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA Elements of assessment: Percent (%) Attendance, activity and creativity in class 10 Homework 5 Seminar paper, presentations 15 Partial exam 30 Final exam 40 Passing grade: 60% Non-academic behaviour: Negative percent (%) Copying homework 20 Failing to meet the deadlines for completing assignments 100 Presenting the work and solutions of others as their own and using other inadmissible and immoral means when completing tasks, attending partial exams and the final exam 100 5

6 9 PREREQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES 70 % class attendance Presenting a seminar paper Small business management :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON THE COURSE Course title: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Course code: 511 Type of study: Major: Year and semester the course is delivered in: Professional study Business economics and finance Winter semester 3 rd year, summer semester Summer semester PART-TIME Hours per semester ECTS credit 6 6 Course status: obligatory elective Language of instruction: 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES Croatian, English Knowlegde: 1 Acquainting with theoretical approaches to the entrepreneur and entrepreneurship 2 Explaining and comparing managerial functions in small business management 3 Understanding entrepreneurial alternatives, small business operation and assessing their successfulness Skills: 1 Evaluating the specificities, dimensions and managerial procedures in managing a small business 2 Dealing with situations and solving problems in managerial functions of a small business 3 COURSE CONTENTS The notions of small business characteristics and classification. Processes and forms of small business organization, as well as the specificities of managing them. Quality systems and certifying, and IT. 4 LITERATURE Required reading: 1 Buble, M., Kružić, D.; Poduzetništvo, RRIF-plus d.o.o., Zagreb, Funda, D.: Menadžment malog poduzeća, VŠPU, Zaprešić, 2011 Recommended reading: 1. Syropolis, N.C.: Menadžment malog poduzeća, Mate d.o.o., Zagreb, Drucker, P.: Inovacije i poduzetništvo, Globus, Zagreb, Kuratko, F. D., Hodges, M.R.: Effective Small Business Management, Horcat Brace College Publisher, Fort Wort 6 TEACHING METHODS Oral lectures predominate. The aim and task is set for each topic. The lecture is accompanied by summaries in Power Point with an interactive approach to students. Explanations are conducted by means of the board and 6

7 additional materials. Students are required to have a theoretical understanding of problems and pa practical approach to solving them. Beside lectures, there are also exercises and/or seminar papers, facilitated by the teacher. 7 MODE OF DELIVERY (face-to-face or distance learning) Face-to-face, supported by Baltazar 8 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA Elements of assessment: Percent (%) Attendance, activity and creativity in class 10 Homework 10 Seminar paper, presentations 20 Partial exam 30 Final exam 30 Passing grade: 40% Non-academic behaviour: Negative percent (%) Copying homework 10 Failing to meet the deadlines for completing assignments 10 Presenting the work and solutions of others as their own and using other inadmissible and immoral means when completing tasks, attending partial exams and the final exam 9 PREREQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES Prerequisites for getting the teacher's signature and attending the final exam: a) full-time students - no less than 2 out of 3 exercises - writing and presenting a seminar paper - class attendance of 70% - activity and participation in lectures, seminars and exercises b) part-time students - no less than 2 out of 3 exercises - class attendance - activity and participation in lectures and exercises 50 Business English :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON THE COURSE Course title: BUSINESS ENGLISH II Course code: 207 Type of study: Major: Year and semester the course is delivered in: Professional study Business economics and finance Winter semester 2 nd year, summer semester Summer semester Hours per semester 30 ECTS credit 3 Course status: obligatory elective PART-TIME 7

8 Language of instruction: 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES English Knowlegde: 1 Knowing the basics of English grammar 2 Knowing the basic business and specific professional terminology Skills: 1 Reading and comprehension 2 Listening and comprehension 3 Writing skills 3 COURSE CONTENTS The students will acquire the knowledge of grammar and basic business and professional vocabulary and the following skills: independent business communication in English (both written and spoken), that has a practical application in their future work and also enables keeping up with the expert literature for other courses, which contributes to the continuation of education and its quality. The topics will include: Outsourcing, Finance, Recruitment, Counterfeiting, Markets, Lobbies and Communication. Grammar units deal with are: conditionals, adjectives and adverbs, relative clauses, passives and reported speech. 4 LITERATURE Required reading: 1 Trappe, Tonya; Tullis, Graham: Intelligent Business Upper Intermediate, Pearson Recommended reading: 1 Mascull, Bill: Business Vocabulary in Use - Intermediate, Cambridge University Press 2 R. Murphy: New English Grammar in Use Intermediate, Cambridge University Press, or: John Eastwood: Intermediate Oxford Practice Grammar, Oxford University Press) 3. Longman Business English Dictionary 6 TEACHING METHODS Contemporary ELT teaching methods (interactive and communicative approach), with a special emphasis on student participation (pair-work, group work, discussions, vocabulary games) and on individual work with the aim of raising the level of fluency in speaking, listening and writing. Classes include PowerPoint presentations, authentic audio and video and authentic texts. 7 MODE OF DELIVERY (face-to-face or distance learning) Face-to-face, supported by Baltazar. 8 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA Elements of assessment: Percent (%) Attendance, activity and creativity in class 15 Homework 10 Seminar paper, presentations 25 Partial exam 25 Final exam 25 Passing grade: 50% Non-academic behaviour: Negative percent (%) Copying homework 10 Failing to meet the deadlines for completing assignments 10 Presenting the work and solutions of others as their own and using other inadmissible and immoral means when completing tasks, attending partial exams and the final exam 50 8

9 9 PREREQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES Prerequisite for the signature: regular attendance (full-time students 70%, part-time students 60%) Prerequisite for the exam: At least 60% at both partial exams for an oral final exam. Should the student not pass one or both partial exams, they take the written and oral final exam. Business German :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON THE COURSE Course title: BUSINESS GERMAN II Course code: 208/1 Type of study: Major: Year and semester the course is delivered in: Professional study All three majors Winter semester 2 nd year, summer semester Summer semester PART-TIME Hours per semester ECTS credit 3 3 Course status: obligatory elective Language of instruction: 2 LEARNING OUTCOMES German Knowlegde: After successfully completing this course the student will be able to: 1 Explain the tasks and organization of financial institutions by using specific terminology 2 Correctly use grammatical structures at the B1-B2 level (speaking and writing) Skills: 1 Listen to and understand a native speaker in everyday business situations 2 Make telephone calls and write formal letters related to the above mentioned area of business 3 COURSE CONTENTS The aim of this course is to develop the four basic language skills (speaking, listening, writing and comprehension) in order to communicate successfully during personal and/or business contacts with German speakers. Also, developing discussion skills on topics from the area of economy and business: tourism, marketing, trade, fairs, money and banking. 4 LITERATURE Required reading: 1 Poslovni njemački jezik 1 i 2,Mikrorad, Ekonomski fakultet, Zagreb, Čičin-Šain, Kosanović, Buljan Recommended reading 1. Deutsch mit uns 2 i 3, Centar za strane jezike, Kovač, Maurman 2. Aktuell magazine 6 TEACHING METHODS Full-time students: debates, pair work, group work, individual work 9

10 Part-time students: pair work, group work and individual work 7 MODE OF DELIVERY (face-to-face or distance learning) Face-to-face, supported by Baltazar. 8 ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA Elements of assessment: Percent (%) Attendance, activity and creativity in class 5 Homework 5 Seminar paper, presentations 10 Partial exam 45 Final exam 35 Passing grade: 60% Non-academic behaviour: Negative percent (%) Copying homework 10 Failing to meet the deadlines for completing assignments 10 Presenting the work and solutions of others as their own and using other inadmissible and immoral means when completing tasks, attending partial exams and the final exam 9 PREREQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES