Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameEkonomisk analys
- CodeTEK375
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTIEPL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 68121
- Maximum participants110
- Minimum participants15
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0110 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
| |||||
| 0210 Written and oral assignments 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
- TIEPL - INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, Year 1 (compulsory)
- TSILO - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS, Year 1 (compulsory)
Examiner
Gunnar Wramsby
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Aim
The course aim is to provide basic understanding in economic functions, terms and theories and to impart theoretical and practical knowledge about managerial economics. The course also aims to prepare participation in a case-related work.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- use foundational terminology within managerial economics - apply foundational models within budgeting, product calculation and investment calculation - choose appropriate relevant model in various situations - be able to use excel in a relevant way within course topicsContent
- Introduction to economic analysis - Cashflow- income- and balance sheet budgeting and how they are interrelated - Foundation product calculation and handling of indirect costs - Capital budgeting and time value of money - Foundational knowledge in excelOrganisation
- Lectures and exercises, supported by scheduled consultations - Mandatory guest lectures with individual reflections - Mandatory exercises and hand-ins in excelLiterature
To be announced at course start.Examination including compulsory elements
The course is examined by written examination. The grades are set based on the result of the written examination and on the project report. Grades U (=failed), 3-5 are used.