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2 Table of contents 1. Academic calendar General information Contents of the Course Catalogue How to compose your study programme How to apply Courses managed by the School of Business Studies Courses managed by the School of Education Courses managed by the School of Health Care Courses managed by the School of Technology ACADEMIC CALENDAR der%20odisee%20% pdf 2. GENERAL INFORMATION The university college Odisee is the result of a merger between two Flemish university colleges, Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (HUB) and Katholieke Hogeschool Sint-Lieven (KAHO). The address for all administration is: Odisee University College, Warmoesberg 26, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Webside: Erasmus code = B BRUSSEL48 Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) = EPP BE-EPPKA3-ECHE Campuses The University College Odisee is the result of a merger between 2 Belgian university colleges, i.e. Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel and Katholieke Hogeschool Sint-Lieven. The six campuses of both educational institutions are widely spread over Flanders but work together towards a joint future. The campus that you will be staying in the most is Campus Brussels. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is a city with many faces and a strong international character. In Belgium we speak 3 languages: Dutch, French and German. Dutch is spoken in the northern part of Belgium, called Flanders. French is spoken in Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium. German is only spoken by a limited number of people, who live close to the German border. The Brussels Capital Region is a bilingual enclave, where people speak Dutch and French. Odisee, however, is a Flemish school which means that we receive subsidiaries from the Flemish government to organize courses for students in Dutch. Besides that we offer English-taught programmes for incoming students. ( Language Students are expected to be fluent in the language of instruction - in most cases English - and may be denied access to courses if their language skills prove sub-standard. Please make sure your language proficiency is accurately described in your application file (see below). Accommodation Although Odisee university college does not have on-campus housing (except in Sint- Niklaas), the social and student services of Odisee can help you with your search for a suitable place to stay. For assistance, practical information and questions related to housing, please send an to the 2

3 International relations office before 15 June (for students coming for the autumn semester) or 15 November (for students coming for the spring semester). Please note that student rooms for a short term stay in Brussels are very wanted and the number is limited. It is therefore important to start your search or inquiry in time. Student counselling Courses and exams Some lecturers have a very interactive approach to teaching. For individual coaching you can contact them at their consultation hours or by making an appointment by . Some lecturers provide additional exercises or sample exam questions on Toledo. You can talk about you exam results after each examination period (1 st exam period : January/February, 2 nd exam period = May/June, 3 th exam period August/September) with your lecturer. Afterwards you are able to consult study and learning route counselors if needed. You are supposed to register for these feedback sessions. Detailed information can be found on the student portal: Psychological support Student life is an exciting period in your life, as it is an exchange with an unknown institution abroad. Sometimes it is a difficult period. You are afraid of failing you exams, your family life is turbulent, you feel lonely, you have difficulties in expressing yourself, You are most welcome to go to STUVO+. The student counselors there will help you with personal advice and, if necessary, will seek the help of an external specialist. Studying with deficiencies You want to study but you are not quite sure how your visual, auditive, physical limitation or other deficiency (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, ) will impact your studies? STUVO+ will help you to increase your chances to be successful in your studies. They will see what kind of difficulties you experience, what kind of support you need and how Odisee can help. Students with dyslexia STUVO+ can provide students with dyslexia with assistive software: SPRINTO or Kurzweil You have never heard of SPRINTO or Kurzweil? No problem, the counselors will explain them to you and help you get started. If you re interested, please contact one of the student counselors (see contact details). Improve study skills Student counselors of STUVO+ can help you study efficiently: draft a good study plan for the shortterm and the long-term, concentrate, structure course parts, memorize, take notes, draft outlines, read academic texts, draft questions to study courses, We will talk to you a couple of times to see how you study and how you can improve it. You can come to STUVO+ any time for a talk about study problems or you can make an appointment with one of the student counselors. STUVO+ also organizes group sessions on how to study. For more information: 3. CONTENTS OF THE COURSE CATALOGUE This catalogue includes all English-taught courses in Odisee s professional bachelors programmes (School of Business, School of Education, School of Health Care and School of Technology) that are open to exchange students at Odisee s University College. 3

4 For more information get in touch with the departmental exchange co-ordinator Stefanie Derks 4. HOW TO COMPOSE YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME Odisee offers to its exchange students 5 interesting English-taught programmes in 4 areas of study: business studies, health care, technology and education. Depending on the modules you choose, you are able to earn between 20 and 35 credits with these programmes. They offer you courses and evaluations in English, organized activities and the possibility to study and work with students from different nationalities. You will find more information about the programmes in this brochure. Besides the English-taught programmes, you may select any combination of courses included in this course catalogue, amounting to a maximum of 24 credits if you are staying for a trimester (3-4 months) or 36 credits if you are staying for a semester (5-6 months) with the following restrictions: When preparing your study-abroad programme, please bear in mind that the final course scheduling will only be done at the beginning of the academic year, when the full course descriptions (called ECTS sheets) will be available on the intranet for students. As a consequence, you may find that courses you initially selected, overlap. To be on the safe side, make sure your home institute agrees on some extra just-in-case courses and keep them in mind for future reference. Please notice also that courses are programmed on various campuses in and around Aalst, Brussels, Ghent and Sint-Niklaas. As soon as all classes have been scheduled and you are able to confirm your course selection (final changes before October 2015), you will need to take into account traveling time between campuses. If you are fluent in Dutch, you can make a selection of Dutch-taught courses in your learning agreement too. In that case, please contact the departmental exchange co-ordinator Stefanie Derks (stefanie.derks@odisee.be). 5. HOW TO APPLY You are eligible to apply if you have been nominated by your home university (college). 1. Compose your own programme based on this course catalogue for exchange students. 2. Use the Online Application Form on to register. Complete your personal data and the data of your university (college). If you registered correctly, you will receive an confirming your registration. 3. Print out your registration document. Mind the registration deadlines: 15 June (for a study abroad period in the first semester), 15 November (for a study abroad period in the second semester). 4. Sign the registration document and send it to incoming.exchange@odisee.be, together with 3 recent passport-size photographs, a photocopy of your identity card, your transcripts of records of the previous years and a copy of your Medical Health Insurance card or policy (for Belgium). 5. Based on your selection of courses your Learning Agreement can be drawn up. We need to receive your duly signed Learning Agreement by 30 June 2015 when you plan to attend in the first semester. For the second semester the deadline is 1 December After the International Relations Office has given its approval, you are considered an Odiseestudent. 4

5 6. COURSES MANAGED BY THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES International Business Programme Programme This course forms a part of the third and final year of the Bachelor of Business Studies European Credits 20 or 30 Language of Instruction English Semester Autumn Semester 1 (September - December) Target group This course is open to Business Studies students (marketing, commercial sciences, office management, informatics, ) Prerequisites Students should have a very good level of English communication skills in word and in writing. A level B2 is required. They should at least have finished their first year of Bachelor studies, but are ideally speaking they are in the third or last bachelor year. They should be proactive, entrepreneurial and eager to learn as well as to assume responsibilities in a real business context. Modules will be organized provided there are sufficient participants. Course description* THE MARKETING MODULE: Marketing management, Sales and customer interaction, Advertising and promotion. THE ACCOUNTING MODULE: Belgian versus international accounting, Financial reporting and management, An Introduction into IFRS and consolidation, Financing growth and innovations in SME s. How to obtain the right finance & venture capital for startup companies? THE LOGISTICS MODULE: Safety and Security in Logistics, Logistics management, Dangerous Goods(new), Purchasing and logistics, Transport THE INFORMATICS MODULE: Information management 3, Information management 4, Information management 5.Big Data, Usability & interaction design, Interconnecting network devices 1 (starters level), Interconnecting network devices 2 (intermediate level), Network security, Advanced switching, ICT & organization 5. Business intelligence analytics, IT Company project + research paper, Content management THE MANAGEMENT MODULE: Business strategy, Quality management, Innovation and the young international entrepreneur, Communication management, Human resources management. Real estate management THE LAW AND ECONOMICS MODULE: Doing business in the European Union, General Economics, Principles of Law with an international focus. LANGUAGES: Introduction course: survival Dutch for all Erasmus students, Oral and written international 5

6 communication French 2, Oral and written international communication in English, International and intercultural communication in English. THE WORK PLACEMENT MODULE Mode of delivery Assessment Campus Lectures, workshops in September and October. During the placement period, students work 32 hours per week and moreover attend lectures or coaching sessions one half day and one evening per week at Odisee. Students staying for a full semester receive 30 ECTS and students staying till Christmas receive 20 credits. Permanent assessment, papers and formal exams in January. This course is organized at Odisee Campus Brussels. Number of contact hours ECTS- Credits 1 THE MARKETING MODULE 1.1 Marketing management Johan Vanhaverbeke Sales and customer interaction Rudy Vanheyghen Advertising and promotion Yvan Rooseleer 24 3 Katrien Van Den Broecke 2 THE ACCOUNTING MODULE 2.1 Belgian versus international accounting Katrijn Claes Financial reporting and management Kaat Peeters An Introduction into IFRS and consolidation Kelly Goelens Financing growth and innovations in SME s. How to obtain the right finance & venture capital for startup companies? 24 3 Hans Knol Ten Bensel 3 THE LOGISTICS MODULE 3.1 Safety and Security in Logistics Bert Dekyvere Logistics management Stefan Creemers Dangerous Goods(new) Maarten Claes Purchasing and logistics Annick Peeters Transport 24 3 Combination & compatibility Not with module 2.3 Not with module 2 Not with module 2 Not with mod Not with mod Not with mod Not with mod. 3 Not with module 2 6

7 Dr Alea Fairchild 4 THE INFORMATICS MODULE 4.1 Information management 3 Wouter Thielemans Information management 4 Chantal Teerlinck Information management 5.Big Data Chantal Teerlinck Usability & interaction design Geert Vandendriessche Interconnecting network devices 1 (starters level) Yvan Rooseleer Interconnecting network devices 2 (intermediate level) Yvan Rooseleer Network security Yvan Rooseleer Advanced switching Yvan Rooseleer ICT & organization 5. Business intelligence analytics Wouter Thielemans IT Company project + research paper Yvan Rooseleer Content management Hans Vandenbogaerde THE MANAGEMENT MODULE 5.1 Business strategy Bruno Coessens Quality management Ingeborg Maes Innovation and the young international entrepreneur Raph Verbruggen Communication management Katrien Van Den Broecke Human resources management Bart Henssen Real estate management Kim Verdonck THE LAW AND ECONOMICS MODULE 6.1 Doing business in the European Union Iris Weber General Economics Dr Jacques Van Der Elst Principles of Law with an international focus Dr. Stefanie Gardner LANGUAGES 7.1 Introduction course: survival Dutch for all Erasmus students Oral and written international communication French 2 Goedele Meylaerts - Ariane Vantichelen - Séline 50 3 Vanhelleputte - Chris Oelbrant (M.A) 7.3 Oral and written international communication English 50 3 Only for students with advanced IT skills Open to all 7

8 Michèle Humblé 7.4 International and intercultural communication in English Erica Lutes THE WORKPLACEMENT MODULE 8.1 Until the end of term Until the end of semester 1 10 Module for Erasmus students only Elective for Erasmus students and Odisee-students To be followed in the regular programme of Odisee-students 1. THE MARKETING MODULE 1.1 Marketing Management Practices & Business Game MSc. ir. J. Vanhaverbeke Elective course 3 rd Bachelor year Contact hours 26 ECTS credits 3 Language of English instruction Course rationale Developing and implementing a professional marketing plan is an essential competence to build a successful business. Nowadays it no longer ends by developing a new product, getting financial support and executing sales activities. There is an urgent need to integrate marketing knowhow and marketing management instruments and skills to become a successful company. This course gives the student the opportunity to experience in a real life simulation what it is to run a company with a (marketing) management team. This learning experience (a real life inspired marketing game) aims at providing students to experience what it is to run a company and manage the marketing mix properly. The focus of this course is to cover (and train) all basic marketing management key concepts in an integrated commercial business approach. Competencies Carry out a marketing audit and work out an appropriate marketing plan Develop and implement the marketing concepts (marketingmix, product life cycle, ) Calculate essential marketing analytics (market share, gross margin, ) Carry out all relevant analysis in order to draft and follow-up a marketing plan making use of essential marketing concepts and models. Work out a strategic marketing advice in terms of product, price, promotion, place and people. Work in a dedicated management team taking decisions, reporting, discussing facts & figures, 8

9 Key objectives On completion of this module the student can: carry out a business case, in particular a marketing analysis and advice, develop an adequate marketing strategy based on business strategies and monitor the execution of a marketing plan based on marketing analytics, develop an appropriate marketing-mix strategy and monitor the execution of the plan, know how to adjust marketing decisions taking into account changing business circumstances. Programme contents 1. Contemporary marketing and sales management 2. Developing and implementing marketing strategies 3. Markets, market demand, and the marketing and sales environment 4. Customer value, satisfaction and loyalty 5. Identifying market segments and targets 6. Product strategy and marketing through the product life cycle 7. Pricing strategies and programmes 8. Designing and managing distribution channels 9. Creating successful long-term growth 10. Learning experience: Pulvinar Business Game Lecture based course and case study work (teamwork): Learning paths and methods Assignments Course material Compulsory course material Recommended literature Conditions of evaluation - Intensive use and study of the course textbook - In class discussion of contemporary marketing cases - Case studies and classroom training sessions - Learning experience marketing game - Integrated learning experience: Pulvinar business game (4 teams of participants set up a simulated business and work out a business strategy and plan these companies work in a simulated real life business competition. Finally they make up a management report about their business results as part of their course evaluation. - Individual case study - Textbook: a framework for marketing management, Ph. Kotler, K.L. Keller, 5 th edition, Pearson International Edition, Learning experience Pulvinar Business Game - Case material (provided by lecturer) The textbook and case material are essential to participate successfully. Especially the marketing game is (also for not-marketing educated students) an on-the-job learning experience. The teamwork during the marketing game sessions provide the student a higher level of marketing learnings. 55% formal written examination 45% team paper learning experience (except period 2 and 3 individual paper on a contemporary marketing or sales issue to be approved by lecturer) + peer evaluation Assessment period Assessment period 3 9

10 Sales and customer interaction Rudy Vanheygen Elective course for Erasmus students only Contact hours 24 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale This is a fast, interactive and practical course to develop your sales competencies: sales and the company, the profession and the relation to people. What, why, and how to sell products, services, ideas and yourself. Competencies - assess a customer s profile, prepare a sales conversation and decide as to which sales techniques should be used - conduct an efficient sales conversation with an eye for product/service/market - analyse and influence processes which are relevant in a sales and marketing context in order - to influence a consumer s decision Key objectives On completion of this course the students will be able to describe the position of sales in a macro and micro economic structure. He or she can indicate the different styles of customer relation and sales activities. The student is able to recognise the styles of customers behaviour and needs in order to adapt the conversing style. Programme contents The students learn how to prepare an account plan and a sales conversation or a sales pitch. They actually exercise how to carry out efficient sales conversations, knowing how and when to use the specific selling techniques. Every single student assesses his/her own behavior and approach in relation to the customer s situation and gets feedback from his peers. 1 Sales as part of the business: - The importance of sales in the general economic environment, in a B2B as well as consumer market, as with internal customers. - Sales in the chain of activities within an organisation or company, links with all departments - Styles of sales: hunters, farmers & challengers, retail and gross, prospecting, one time selling consulting and contracting, account management. - Sales strategies and sales plans: methods and tools - Strategic selling & cross selling - Face to face sales, virtual sales, customer service sales. 2 Knowing the customer: - Behaviour patterns of customers and interlocutors. - Observation and recognizing behaviour patterns. - Primary needs and purchasing motives as a consequence of the behaviour 10

11 patterns. - Sales conversation preparation: identifying the interlocutors, defining essential product features and benefits. 3 The sales discussion: - Gather the organisational, functional and personal needs of the customer. Questioning techniques. - Solution selling as an ideal approach to results. - Argumentation, demonstration, sales aids. - Negotiation techniques. - Objective handling. - Closing techniques. - Order follow up and customer loyalty. Learning paths and methods Course material Compulsory course material 4 Selling specials: - Selling ideas to your boss - Selling as communication in daily life - Selling yourself - 15 contact hours are lecture based - 9 hours of interactivity and workshop work, including role play exercises and simulations - Personal assignments in collecting examples; preparing the workshop discussions; interviewing a salesperson - Pragmatic learning: the practical exam (conducting 2 sales conversations) and the internal observation/evaluation are also part of the learning curve, as is the oral exam. In all situations the understanding and insight of the experience and the verbal exchange of it are the central method of the learning process. Hand-outs of presentations Templates of tools (all provided by lecturer) - Oral examination on theoretical knowledge - Personal assignment on sales conversation preparation - Practical examination, having a sales conversation - Workshop based permanent assessment - Group assignment running a sales conversation Assessment period Assessment period Advertising and promotion Yvan Rooseleer Katrien Vandenbroeck 11

12 Elective course for Erasmus students only Number of contact 24 hours Number of credits 3 Course rationale In the present networking economy using internet technology and digital marketing has become an essential competency for marketing and promotion. The course will focus on relevant aspects of marketing and marketing communication and extend this to using the internet and digital tools for specific purposes. Competencies Analyse the relevant aspects of marketing and marketing communication of a company Give advice in order to enhance the internal and external company communication Give advice in order to select the adequate communication channels and media in order to implement the communication strategy Key objectives On completion of this module students are able to select and apply communication tools appropriate for a company s strategy use internet technology and digital marketing to improve business communication analyse internet marketing and e-commerce select tools for a digital marketing project build a project team with task differentiation to integrate and link various elements of information and communication (text, images, audio, video) discuss how to achieve a successful internet presence Learning paths and Lecture based course with research activities and case study work (teamwork) methods 12

13 Programme contents Lecture 1 Today s promotional and advertising environment. What are the current trends? The influence of technological evolutions on the consumer and on our communication approach. The importance of building a strong relationship with our customer and the evolution of the split between theme and action communication. Lecture 2 What are the communication instruments we can use to promote a product and build a brand. What is and when do you use best: advertising, public relations, sponsoring, sales promotion, direct marketing, in-store communication, personal sales, fairs and exhibitions and events. Lecture 3 Paid, earned, owned media: the evolution of our media landscape due to the internet. Interactive marketing examples of successful campaigns. Lecture 4 E-commerce and e-selling. Viral marketing and social media. Building online visibility and traffic to your site through search engine optimization (SEO). Combining SEO, blogs and social media for a strong online presence and visibility. Lecture 5 Cases of successful business implementation of web and internet-related technologies How to implement information, contact and transaction services Tools of the trade: criteria for selecting tools Building a web technology team: roles and task differentiation Using technology to achieve your goals Technologies used in successful websites: case study Strategies for designing websites Session 6 Integrating and linking various elements of information and communication (text, images, audio, video) into a website (demo, tools overview and mini-project) Session 7 Preparation for group-task Session 8 Group-task + personal portfolio Assignments Course material Compulsory course material Recommended study material Session 9 Presentation of the case study Groupwork creating Weblogs, blogs and using related technologies. Integrating and linking various elements of information and communication (text, images, audio, video) into a weblog (demo, tools overview and mini-project) Hand-outs Power Up Your Small-Medium Business, A Guide To Enabling Network Technologies, ciscopress.com, ISBN , 2004 presentation of a case, portfolio Evaluation based on active participation and level of understanding (through small tests) for the first 4 lectures. 13

14 Assessment period Assessment period THE ACCOUNTING MODULE 2.1 Belgian versus International Accounting Katrijn Claes Elective course for Erasmus students only Contact hours 24 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale Students get an idea of the Belgian accounting standards applied to all Belgian entities and branches based in Belgium. The focus is on small and medium-sized businesses, which must keep full accounts (double entry bookkeeping), but which can opt for the abridged format. Accounting requirements): Language and currency : Accounting records must be prepared in the relevant official language. Accounting records : Belgian accounting standards require accounting records to be organised as follows: auxiliary ledgers, a centralisation journal, an inventory ledger. Accounting practices : Belgian law sets out a number of principles to be complied with. Chart of accounts : Companies and subsidiaries must conform to the minimum chart of accounts as prescribed by Belgian law. Annual accounts : Companies must file annual accounts with the National Bank of Belgium in a specific, defined format, which includes a balance sheet, an income statement, notes to the accounts and a social balance sheet. Afterwards the Belgian accounting standards will be compared with some other European countries. Course description Part one Introduction to and overview of the Belgian balance sheet practical exercises Part two Income statement and the Belgian General Account system Practical exercises Part three Comparative case study of basic business transactions in various European countries introducing the workshop of lecture 4. Part four Workshop: students perform a comparative study of a specific accounting entry (basic business transaction) in various European countries (France, Finland, Portugal, Ireland etc.). Comparative case study 14

15 Competencies identify, analyse and do the basic accounting activities for small and medium sized Belgian companies identify, analyse the differences in accounting in various European countries for small and medium sized companies Key objectives On completion of this module the student is able to distinguish the differences between bookkeeping systems used by various companies perform basic accounting activities in a small and medium sized Belgian company make the annual account in the bridged format for small and medium-sized businesses apply the specific accounting entry for basic business transaction in various countries Programme contents 1 Belgian balance sheet 2 Belgian income statement 3 Belgian General Account system 4 The differences between EU countries in accounting regulations governing basic business transactions 5 General accounting principles 6 Learning paths and Lecture based course and case study work (teamwork) methods Course material Compulsory course material Handouts Manual Formal examination paper and case study work. Presentation of the case study work relating to the practice in the student s country of origin Assessment period 1 60 Assessment period Financial Reporting and Management Regular Teaching Staff Kaat Peeters Number of contact hours 24 Number of credits 3 Course rationale Financial reporting is a process in which the firm s management systematically reports information about the underlying economic conditions of the firm to internal or/and external parties such as directors, shareholders, employees, creditors, customers and government. This financial information is used primarily for the purpose of decision making, budgeting, planning, control, investment and performance measurement activities. Financial reports use the language of valuation, by reporting values of assets and liabilities in the balance. 15

16 Gathering the required information and a sound understanding of the reporting mechanisms belongs to the basic competences of any accountant. Competencies - make up budgets on the basis of figures, to justify and keep track of these budgets and report on all this - give clear advice to optimize the financial health of a company - assess the influence of the monetary policy on the company management and give specific advice Key objectives On completion of this module the student is able to - give financial advice to a company relating to capital investments decisions. - understand the purposes of the financial statements such as statements of cash flows as part of the valuation process etc. - calculate commonly used financial ratios in excel. Methodology Lecture based course and short case studies Programme contents Part 1 Overview Chapter 1 Introduction to corporate Finance Chapter 2 Corporate Governance Chapter 3 Financial Analyses and Planning Part 2 Valuation of Future Cash Flows Chapter 4 Introduction to valuation: the time value of money Chapter 5 Discounted cash flow valuation Chapter 6 Bond valuation Chapter 8 Equity valuation Part 3 Capital Budgeting Chapter 9 Net Present Value and other investment criteria Chapter 10 Making capital investment decisions Chapter 11 Project analysis and evaluation Learning paths and methods Lecture based course with ample opportunity for discussion. Case study work in excel. Course material Compulsory course material Recommended Literature Two case studies in small groups. After each chapter they have - Concepts review and critical thinking questions. - End-of-chapter questions and problems - Web exercises - New end-of-chapter cases DAVID HILLER, IAN CLACHER, STEPHEN ROSS, RANDOLPH WESTERFIELD, BRADFORD JORDAN, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, - European Edition - Mc Graw Hill.- Berkshire p In small groups, students solve different cases. Next to that there s an individual written exam. Assessment period Assessment period

17 2.3 An introduction into IFRS/IAS and Consolidation Kelly Goelens Regular course 3 rd Bachelor year Contact hours 36 ECTS credits 4 Language of instruction English Course rationale In the part on consolidation we start out with an overview of the legal framework for consolidation that has been adopted in the E.U. and in Belgium. The focus is on new concepts that were introduced by the Royal Decree of 6 March Then we proceed with the consolidation methods: full consolidation, proportionate consolidation, and the equity method and we also deal with the equity method. Case studies are used to discus the various consolidation techniques, to illustrate the calculation of consolidation differences and to analyse the interests of third parties. The course also deals with topics such as harmonisation of data, conversion problems, Intragroup transactions. In the part on International Accounting Standards and on International Financial reporting Standards students get familiar with the fact that there are differences locally between the accounting norms. They learn to apply the international accounting standards, mandatory for all listed-companies in the European Union and their application in consolidation. Competencies identify, analyses accounts and annual report and do the basic consolidation activities identify, analyse the differences in accounting in various European countries for small and medium sized companies will have a basic knowledge of IAS rule and IFRS reporting Key objectives On completion of this module students will be able : to perform simple consolidation tasks provide basic advice on legislation regarding consolidation apply the IAS/IFRS accounting norms on sample business situations Programme contents 1 consolidation methods 2 legislation regarding consolidation 3 practicalities of consolidating accounts 4 IASC and its history 5 Structure of IFRS 6 future developments 7 IFRS IAS basic concepts, 8 conventions and principles accounting 9 Balance sheet and income statement IFRS 10 IFRS in Belgium and EU 11 Overview main differences Learning paths and methods Generic competences Course material Compulsory course material Recommended literature Lecture based course and case study work (teamwork) Accuracy Analytical ability problem solving ability Handouts taken from website Alfredson, K., Leo, K., Picker, R., Loftus, J., Clark, K., and Wise, V. (2012). Applying international financial reporting standards, 3nd edition, John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd. Voor consolidatie: Carl Rombaut, consolidatie -, Uitgeverij De Boeck.. 17

18 Formal examination paper and case study work Assessment period 1 80 Assessment period Financing growth and innovations in SME s. How to obtain the right finance & venture capital for startup companies? Hans Knol Elective course 3 rd Bachelor year Contact hours 15 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale Today s European businesses managers are facing a lot of challenges in the present (global) economic environment. This is certainly so when you are starting up a new business and/or want to expand your growing business. Not only is it necessary to assess the financing opportunities the European financial and more specifically the European and international credit and (venture) capital markets have to offer, but also how to obtain and make best use of them in everyday corporate business practice. A good insight in the credit and financing products available to start-ups and growing businesses is of paramount importance. More than ever, modern-day students need to acquire a keen understanding of the financial products available to the (young) entrepreneur. And this not only in theory, but more importantly in everyday business life. Also a good insight in the financing opportunities open to businesses in the European economic environment is crucial. Therefore, a study will also be made of the different (capital) markets open to them; besides this, it is also important to know when to tap or enter these markets, in function of the state of development the business is in. For instance, a study will be made of the different venture capital markets in the European economic sphere, more specifically in the different EU countries. Contents Further, a good and efficient use of these products is paramount and a key towards success in business. In this course, the student has a close look at the credit and investment products available to a European entrepreneur, as offered by the major banks and institutions in the Eurozone. The student will in this course also acquire the tools to make a well-founded 18

19 comparison between the products offered in the EU and the (national) home market of his choice. Along with this practically oriented insight in the available financial products, the student will also gain a macroeconomic insight in the main World and more especially EU financial markets, their interaction with important economic and political developments, and also focus on EU central bank and financial policies. This module actually prepares students for their workplacement in a Belgian bank as they get a good understanding of Belgian banking system, the domestic financial markets and products. Competencies A.To be able to distinguish, choose and apply the right financial products to address the financial needs of a startup/growing (smaller) company in the European economic environment, i.e. EU and its major economies. B. To efficiently look up and collect financial information to facilitate the policy of a company or a client Key objectives On completion of this module students will be able to : Distinguish between the various financial products at the disposal of small and medium-sized companies and businesses, in major Eurozone countries and specifically Belgium as a country member of the Eurozone, in terms of both the definition and the practical use and application of these products. Programme contents Have an insight in the latest financing techniques, offered by EU venture capital markets in the main European economies. A. Practical knowledge about the financial products and capital/credit markets available to the young entrepreneurs. 1. The main European institutions and EU programmes dealing with EU based upstarts and young expanding companies. 2 An overview of the national programmes and institutions promoting and financing upstart companies, offered by the national institutions, banks and financial groups in the main Eurozone countries. 3 an overview and practical info about the following products, how to obtain and use them. Products pertaining to: A. short and long term finance B. Equity, capital C. Working capital Description of: Venture capital finance opportunities and markets in the various EU countries. Comparison of these European VC markets with the US VC market. The European Financing Programmes available to EU based Small and Medium Enterprises, through EU banks, national agencies and EU financial intermediaries. Learning paths and methods Assignments Course material Compulsory course material The module is organized as a research module. Students are assigned a personal tutor who will coach them individually doing their research on the financial products offered by Eurozone banks, European agencies, Venture Capitalists. They interact with their tutor on a weekly basis, They are expected to read and analyse a number of articles, carry out interviews with specialist staff and to draw conclusions. Course from Hans Knol ten Bensel Corporate finance products and policies in Eurozone Banking. 19

20 Recommended literature ECB publications on payment systems in the Euro Area Lessons from the crisis for monetary policy and financial stability, ECB Publication. REGULATION(s) OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a European Securities and Markets Authority, generally the legal framework of European Banking and Financial Sector Supervision. European Supervision, the ESRB Doing Business in Belgium, an IRBD publication. Economic reports from Flanders and Federal Government. The reports of the ECB, on macro-economic policies, monetary policies, country debt crisis. The new European financial supervision framework applied to cross-border banks and the possible specific implications for small countries, by Mr Jacques de Larosière Students write and present a paper on their findings. Assessment period Assessment period THE LOGISTICS MODULE Contact hours ECTS credits Language of instruction Course rationale Competencies 3.1 Safety and Security in Logistics Bert Dekyvere Erasmus course 24 3 English This course provides an introduction to the fascinating world of (transport) safety & security. Safety & security regulations have a growing impact on our economies and on our society. For students of logistics management it is important to have a broad view of the evolutions and characteristics of safety & security in transportation. Customers increasingly value reliability. Hence safety & security has become a major factor of customer relationship management. In this course students learn to understand the challenges and opportunities have in terms of transport safety & security. This course combines a solid theoretical foundation with practical examples (e.g. company visits and (international cases). - understand the functioning of the logistics and supply chain - plan, organize and follow-up the transportation of freight planning, - apply the basic security regulations in a case study (including transport 20

21 Key objectives Programme contents Learning paths and methods Assignments Course material Recommended literature legislation, quality systems, customs law) On completion of this module the student is able to - analyze and evaluate risks in order to suggest the appropriate prevention measures - take into account the standard safety & security procedures - Draft a basic safety & security plan 1. General introduction to safety 2. General introduction to security 3. Supply chain safety & security 1. Production 2. Transport (air, road, sea) 3. Warehousing and distribution 4. Introduction to Emergency planning BCP 5. Introduction to Risk analysis Lecture based teaching and (international) case study work Assignment 1: case study & group work: presentation concerning legislation and regulations Assignment 2: case study & group work: Risk analysis safety & security Bert Dekyvere - Security in logistics. - Syllabus No literature identified Oral exam: besides a presentation of the group work there is a discussion of the papers. Questions on the theory are answered individually. Assessment period Assessment period Logistics management Stefan Creemers Elective course 3 rd Bachelor year preparatory to the Master of Business Studies Contact hours 24 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale This course provides an integrated and comprehensive treatment of logistics and supply chain management. Students learn how firms must logically link with their supply chain partners in order to gain a market advantage. Major economic trends which fundamental influenced the supply chain processes are: ongoing advances in IT- 21

22 Competencies Key objectives management, increasing cost pressure, underlining the role of quality management and customer satisfaction. Also, the increasing focus on core activities causes large, often worldwide networks for supply, production and distribution. Ideally, the student has the following competencies: The student knows the fundamental theories and movements in economic thought. The student has an insight into macro-economic principles. The student has an insight in a basic set of mathematical and statistical concepts and methods on a formalized level. The student uses mathematical and statistical concepts and methods to model and analyse phenomena from other disciplines (economics, business economics, financial transactions, etc.). The student draws conclusions based on statistical data in a scientifically sound way. The student uses his/her knowledge of mathematics and statistics to asses gathered information in a critical way and is able to select and apply the most appropriate research methodology. On completion of this module: The student can explain the purpose of a logistics strategy and how logistics can support the overall business strategy. The student understands the different logistics decision areas. The student is able to generate sales- and operations plans or a firm (aggregate planning). The student can manage inventory throughout the supply chain. The student can apply the principles of JIT/Lean production. Programme contents 1. Introduction 2. Project management 3. Supply chain management 4. Reverse logistics 5. The bullwhip effect 6. Just in Time /Lean production 7. Theory of Constraints (TOC) 8. Inventory management Learning paths and methods Assignments Course material Compulsory course material Recommended literature The student is able to discuss the different steps of the purchasing process. This course module comes under the learning path Commercial Management/Supply Chain Management There are three assignments to be made: 1. Dice Game: simulation of the behaviour of a supply chain. 2. Inventory Game: obtain insight in the dynamics of an inventory system. 3. Factory Optimization Game: optimize the performance of a factory. No requested course material communicated by the lecturer. Chopra S. & Meindl P. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation. Prentice Hall. Heizer B. & Render J.H. Operations management. Pearson. Hopp W.J. & Spearman M.L. Factory physics. McGraw-Hill. Christopher M. Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Prentice Hall. Students should study all the slides and materials that have been discussed in class and 22

23 that are available online. All slides and materials as well as the exam are in English The exam takes 3 hours and assesses knowledge, insight and the ability to apply concepts and theories. There are three types of questions: (1) reproduction of key concepts, (2) application of concepts or frameworks and (3) exercises. During the exam, students are allowed to use a calculator and a dictionary. A formula sheet will be provided (i.e., is attached to the exam itself). The grade of the student depends on: (1) the exam and (2) assignments. The assignments are discussed in class and are made available online. If students fail during the first term, they can retake the exam in a second term. For the second term, students do not have to hand in their assignments if they already did so during the first term. The exam of the second term is similar to the exam in the first term. 3.3 Dangerous Goods Maarten Claes Regular course 3 rd year Bachelor Business Management Contact hours 22 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale This module wants to make students aware of Regulations relating to the transport of dangerous goods. Those regulations place responsibility for the safe carriage of dangerous goods on all parties involved. This is inclusive of shippers, freight forwarders, handling agents and operators. In order to meet the established requirements, adequate training must be provided to all parties. Competencies To work in an international/intercultural environment To organize a transport efficiently as part of the supply chain taking into account rules and procedures Key objectives On completion of this module the graduate student can: - assess the impact of regional, national, international and environmental factors on business processes. - assesses the impact of intercultural issues on professional activities - make a deliberate choice of transport mode in order to realize and follow-up the transport and calculate costing - plan, organize and follow-up a transport - organize and follow-up national and international shipments - take up and prepares damage claims - researches and applies regulations to a case ( a.o. transport legislation, quality and safety systems excise- and customs regulations Programme IMDG-Code contents - scope and implementation of the IMDG-code - SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) convention with regard to maritime transport of dangerous goods - properties and classification of dangerous goods - marking and labeling - Provisions concerning the construction and use of packaging, IBCs, tanks - documentation - stowage and segregation - practical use IMDG code 23

24 Learning paths and methods Assignments Course material Compulsory course material Recommended literature Conditions of evaluation ADR: - current international (ADR), national regulations and recent changes - Safety obligations of the participants - Classification of substances - The use of table A and B of Part 3 in order to handle them accurately and fast - the use of various containers for the transport of dangerous goods - Marking, labelling and signalization - the different mandatory on-board documents and procedures for preparing and/or checking documents - some important provisions concerning transport operations - vehicles and their equipment - Stowage and load security - partial and total exemptions - the dangerous goods safety adviser - Chapter 1.10 relating to security provisions concerning the transport of dangerous goods Formal lectures alternating with case studies. Study of relevant legal texts is of prime importance Multiple choice examination. The student can use his course material. Students who have a grade 60/100 for the part IMDG-code and who moreover have an overall grade of 60% for the exam get a pass for the module dangerous goods and a safety certificate issued by INDAGO (non profit institution) and which remains valid for 5 years. Assessment period 1 Assessment period Purchasing and logistics Annick Peeters Elective course 3 rd Bachelor year Contact hours 36 ECTS credits 3 Language of instruction English Course rationale We live in a global market which has undergone a massive diversification and reconstruction as far as products and goods are concerned. Products are no longer 24