Subject module of 1 September 2013 in the Bachelor programme in Business Administration, as amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015 DATE/REFERENCE JOURNAL NO. 1 September 2015 2012-1164 This subject module description replaces the subject module description of 1 September 2013. The alterations are shown at the end of the document. The provisions laid down in this subject module description are issued pursuant to the curriculum for the Bachelor Programme in Social Sciences. Unless otherwise specifically stated below, the provisions set out in this curriculum shall also apply to this subject module. Purpose 1. This subject module in the Bachelor programme in Business Administration aims to equip the student with insight into the disciplines of business administration, including relevant aspects of company finances, organisation and sales and marketing. These studies build upon the academic tools and socio-economic and business administration knowledge that the student has acquired during the first semesters. Graduates of the Bachelor programme in Business Administration at Roskilde University will possess a thorough familiarity with the character and modes of operation of project organisations. The purpose of the subject module in the Bachelor programme in Business Administration is: to enable the student, after completing the programme, to independently apply aspects of key business economics theories and methods in company analyses to train the student to take an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of financial, organisational and managerial aspects and processes in the area of business administration. The interdisciplinary approach also encompasses socio-economic, sociological and planning perspectives to teach the student about project management theories and methods, and enable him or her to explain and analyse project work and project management in companies from sociological and economic perspectives. The student must be capable of participating in and organising project work to enable the student to gain a clear overview of complex economic problems, collect and process relevant information, and compile analyses and reliable conclusions in relation to business economics situations, including in connection with the project communities and project organisations of companies and institutions
The subject module in the Bachelor programme in Business Administration is also designed to qualify the student for entry into an MSc programme in Social Sciences in Economics and Business Administration, or for entry into the international Master's programme in Social Entrepreneurship and Management, or related Masters' programmes. (2) The subject module forms part of the Bachelor Programme in Social Sciences at Roskilde University. The subject module corresponds to a total of 70 ECTS points. Competence profile 2. The subject module in the Bachelor programme in Business Administration equips the student with the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge of: business economics approaches to business studies, including relevant aspects of company finances, organisation, sales and marketing the theory and methodology of economics, organisation, sales and marketing, strategy and project management project processes, from sociological and business economics perspectives. Skills in: developing and substantiating knowledge of business processes in relation to the business structure, tasks and resources of companies developing and implementing company analyses on the basis of a relevant field of both qualitative and quantitative social scientific/business economics methods building up analyses that are capable of explaining the practical situations in which they are relevant and applicable, utilising appropriate analytical and theoretical tools presenting reasoned proposals to solve problems in specific analysed situations Competencies in: giving an account of the scientific perspectives, theories and methods applied and their impact on the issue, analysis presentation and answers produced assessing conditions in order to manage and develop business activity, and communicating the identified issues on an academic basis and in a practical context undertaking project work in organisations and companies
Content and overall structure 3. The subject module corresponds to 70 ECTS points and consists of the following subject elements: - Subject module project A in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration (15 ECTS points) - Subject module project B in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration (15 ECTS points) - Subject module course 1: Accounting (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 2: Organisation theory (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 3: Marketing Classics Theory and Evolution (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 4: Finance (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 5: Project Management (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 6: Strategy (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 7: Advanced Social Science Methodology (5 ECTS points) - Subject module course 8: Social Science Analysis Strategy (5 ECTS points). Recommended academic requirements 4. No special academic requirements are stipulated for the subject module. 5. Description of the elements of the subject module Title Type Subject type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Subject module project A - Bachelor in Business Administration Project Compulsory 15 ECTS points The objective of the project is for the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - companies and activities that make extensive use of project work - the organisation, management and activities of these companies and their external relations, for example with markets, customers and users - the methods, tools and dynamics of interdisciplinary problemoriented project work.
Skills in: - identifying business or organisational processes relating to projects and project management - discussing the socio-economic significance of project work and project processes - discussing the business economic significance of the project structure and project processes - communicating relevant knowledge about the processes taking place in the context of project work, management and the use of project structures - applying theories and methods to describe and reflect upon the socio-economic significance of the project work and project structure of companies and organisations - identifying, analysing and assessing problems within the research traditions of the subject in an interdisciplinary perspective. - communicating, discussing and evaluating one s own academic investigations and those of others Competencies in: - theorising about project work and management - assessing project management and processes in relation to societal or business goals - developing proposals for appropriate project organisation - working independently on a range of issues relevant to project implementation commercial or scientific - initiating, managing and completing projects - engaging in constructive co-operation in a project group. - participating independently and constructively in a binding collaborative project, in a project group working on an intradisciplinary, interdisciplinary and problem-oriented project - identifying one s own learning needs and structuring one s own
learning Overall content (Amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) The student acquires knowledge of socio-economic analysis in relation to aspects of project organisation by implementing an empirical or theoretical study of the project concept in relation to companies. The project work concludes with the compilation of a written project report. Language of instruction Danish or English. Foreign language The student must be able to read academic texts written in English. reading proficiency Study requirements It is recommended that the student takes subject module courses 2 and 5 prior to or in parallel with the project. Form of examination The project is conducted in groups of 2-8 students, cf. however the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The size of the project report depends on the group size, and in the case of the subject module project should comprise a maximum of: 2-4 students: 75 pages 5 students: 100 pages 6-8 students: 120 pages. In exceptional cases, on application from the students, the Head of Studies may approve an increase in the size of the project report. If the project report deviates from the above specification of the number of pages it will be refused assessment, which means that the students cannot participate in the examination. Appendices are not included in the calculation of the number of pages. The pages specified are standard pages with 2,400 characters per page. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The duration of the examination, including assessment time, is as follows: 2 examinees: 60 minutes 3 examinees: 75 minutes 4 examinees: 90 minutes 5 examinees: 105 minutes 6 examinees: 135 minutes 7 examinees: 150 minutes 8 examinees: 165 minutes The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students' project report. The grade awarded is based on a combined
assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. At the examination, each group member is given 2-3 minutes to expound a point the group member feels is relevant to the further dialogue during the examination. The project group members jointly co-ordinate and plan the introductory presentations. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students are examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. Assessment Moderation Title Type Subject type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) However, questions may be asked not just on the basis of the entire project report, but also within the academic field of the project module. (Amended 1 February 2014) Seven-point scale. External. Subject module project B Bachelor in Business Administration Project Compulsory 15 ECTS points The objective of the project is for the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - scientific analysis, via an empirical or theoretical study of company processes and activities - a scientific issue relevant to company sales and marketing, accounting and finance - situations in the private, public and third sector - the methods, tools and dynamics of interdisciplinary problemoriented project work Skills in: - applying theories that support the study of companies, and which are relevant to the practical and theoretical field - undertaking well-founded analyses and demonstrating methodological understanding in relation to the issue, problem area and academic perspective of the analysis - analysing business economics issues by incorporating reflections
on sales and marketing, accounts and financing - identifying, analysing and assessing problems within the research traditions of the subject in an interdisciplinary perspective - communicating, discussing and evaluating one s own academic investigations and those of others Competencies in: - reflecting on the individual steps involved in an analysis - taking a productive and critical approach to business economics theories and methodology - utilising business economics analysis strategies to identify and communicate business economics issues of academic and practical relevance relating to sales and marketing, accounting and finance - participating independently and constructively in a binding collaborative project, in a project group working on an intradisciplinary, interdisciplinary and problem-oriented project - identifying one s own learning needs and structuring one s own learning Overall content Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination (Amended as of 1 September 2015) The student acquires knowledge of scientific analysis in the field of business economics by implementing an empirical or theoretical study of company processes or activities in relation to issues of sales and marketing, accounting or financing. The project work concludes with the compilation of a written project report. Danish or English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English. It is recommended that the student has taken, or simultaneously takes, subject module courses 1, 3 and 4. The project is conducted in groups of 2-8 students, cf. however the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The size of the project report depends on the group size, and in the case of the subject module project should comprise a maximum of: 2-4 students: 75 pages, 5 students: 100 pages, 6-8 students: 120 pages.
In exceptional cases, on application from the students, the Head of Studies may approve an increase in the size of the project report. If the project report deviates from the above specification of the number of pages it will be refused assessment, which means that the students cannot participate in the examination. Appendices are not included in the calculation of the number of pages. The pages specified are standard pages with 2,400 characters per page. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The duration of the examination, including assessment time, is as follows: 2 examinees: 60 minutes 3 examinees: 75 minutes 4 examinees: 90 minutes 5 examinees: 105 minutes 6 examinees: 135 minutes 7 examinees: 150 minutes 8 examinees: 165 minutes The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students' project report. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. At the examination, each group member is given 2-3 minutes to expound a point the group member feels is relevant to the further dialogue during the examination. The project group members jointly co-ordinate and plan the introductory presentations. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students are examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. Assessment Moderation However, questions may be asked not just on the basis of the entire project report, but also within the academic field of the project module. (Amended 1 February 2014) Seven-point scale. External. Subject module course 1 Title Subject type Accounting Course
Type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Compulsory 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - annual reports, their legal basis and company analyses - the elements of an annual report, including the terms used, theories and models, and the principal features of the legal basis - other external and internal financial information about companies - employer contribution and distribution methods - various forms of financing - general rules and principles for income tax and VAT - methods of external and internal analysis of companies on the basis of accounts and other sources of data Skills in: - conducting analyses on the basis of accounting information and internally accessible information - analysis of a company's profitability and liquidity on the basis of financial statements, utilising key figures - undertaking a risk analysis of both operations and finances - justifying a company's financial decisions on the basis of both its fundamental philosophy and internal and external data, including annual reports and internal financial reports (business plans, SWOT analyses) - describing and evaluating a company's financial management - describing a company's business model and its potential solution content - describing a company's financing methods Competencies in: - professional decision-making and the use of accounts and basic business operations
- managing the bookkeeping and accounting function of a small business or department, and being able to identify suitable accounting models for a given company - taking decisions on the daily operations of a small business or department - discussing the relevance of economic theories and methods applied in a given context - applying knowledge acquired from other disciplines in a financial context - being part of the management team of a large company or department - taking decisions in partnership with people with a professional background in finance Overall content Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination - undertaking a critical analysis of accounting information. (Amended 1 February 2014) Internal and external accounts for various forms of company. The course in company finances introduces the student to accounting requirements and accounts-based company analysis, including its business base. The course takes the form of a combination of classes and exercises. Exercise assignments are undertaken individually or in groups. The assignments are submitted to the course instructor or a special exercise teacher/instructor. The exercises may be treated as optional, but the Study Board encourages participation. (Amended 1 February 2014) Up to 500 pages. Danish or English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English or the Nordic languages. None The examination takes the form of an individual oral examination. The oral examination has a total duration of 45 minutes, consisting of 30 minutes preparation time and 15 minutes examination, including assessment. The student draws a random case study at the start of the examination. This case study forms the basis of the examination, in which the student, following 30 minutes of preparation time, presents and discusses the case in the light of the syllabus. Questions may be asked in the examination relating to any part of the entire course syllabus. The use of notes and course
materials is permitted. Re-examination is the same as the ordinary form of examination. Assessment Moderation (Amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Seven-point scale. Internal Subject module course 2 Title Subject type Type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Organisation theory Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - classic, modern, symbolic and post-modern organisation theory - recent theoretical perspectives on organisations, including process perspectives - ontological and epistemological differences between the theories - aspects of the academic discussion on organisation research Skills in: - identifying and formulating issues within the discipline of organisation theory - distinguishing between different perspectives on organisations - formulating analytical strategies in the field of organisation theory that are justified by previous research and on the basis of the ontological and epistemological assumptions of the selected theories and perspectives on the issue Competencies in: - distinguishing between different traditions and positions in organisation theory on the basis of the reading material Overall content - selecting approaches to organisation analysis and management that are well-founded in discussions of previous research The purpose of the course in organisation theory is to introduce the
Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination student to classic and modern organisation theory. It encompasses both an introduction to classic and modern organisation theory and an introduction to selected perspectives in recent modern organisation theory. Participants acquire knowledge of selected aspects of the academic discussion in organisation research. Students must be able to explain how the use of different scientific and theoretical perspectives towards organisations leads to certain types of research results and organisation concepts. A key learning goal is for the student to be able to distinguish between different traditions and positions on the basis of the material studied, in order to become qualified to select approaches to the analysis, structuring and management of organisations on the basis of well-founded academic perspectives. (Amended 1 February 2014) Up to 500 pages. Danish or English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English or the Nordic languages. None. The course is examined via an individual, written compulsory assignment of a minimum of 14 days' duration, consisting of a single examination question set by the course teacher. The response to the question must consist of a maximum of 19,200 characters, corresponding to eight standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the paper deviates from these specifications, the paper will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The re-examination consists of an individual compulsory written assignment of 24 hours' duration, consisting of a single examination question set by the course teacher. The response to the question must consist of a maximum of 14,440 characters, corresponding to six standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the number of characters in the paper deviates from these specifications, the paper will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Assessment Moderation (Amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Seven-point scale. Internal Subject module course 3 Title Subject type Type Marketing Classics Theory and Evolution Course Compulsory
ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - the basic terminology and models of marketing theory, as presented and applied in prominent academic journals Skills in: - identifying, analysing, explaining and applying marketing theory in empirical situations described on the basis of specific business environments, with a view to choosing between the various options faced by the company - communicating the results in a convincing manner and in everyday language Competencies in: - dealing with complex marketing decisions by possessing knowledge of relevant theory and applying it in practice - working with marketing professionals and other professionals in business economics fields Overall content - taking a position on a company's development needs Classic marketing: theory and development The marketing course provides the student with basic knowledge of five decades of marketing theory. The focus is on the fundamental evolution of theory, as expounded in the principal journals. The following issues are covered: Marketing as science, consumer marketing (B2C), industrial marketing (B2B), service marketing, macro-marketing. Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination Students are offered exercises in continuation of the lectures. Up to 500 pages. English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English or the Nordic languages. None. The course is examined via an individual, written compulsory assignment. The assignment is set at least 14 days before the end of
the course, and must be submitted no later than the day after the final lecture. The task consists of a case study, which is discussed using relevant marketing theories from the syllabus. In the paper, the following five headings must be used to structure the answer. The overall paper must not exceed 700 words, excluding bibliography, broken down in the following manner between each of the five categories: Problem statement (max. 150 words) Marketing concept/theories (max. 200 words) Alternatives (max. 150 words) Recommendations (max. 100 words) Rationale (max. 100 words) If the paper deviates from these specifications it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The re-examination is an individual, compulsory written assignment. The task consists of a case study, which is discussed using relevant marketing theories from the syllabus. In the paper, the following five headings must be used to structure the answer. The overall paper must not exceed 700 words, excluding bibliography, broken down in the following way between each of the five categories: Problem statement (max. 150 words) Marketing concept/theories (max. 200 words) Alternatives (max. 150 words) Recommendations (max. 100 words) Rationale (max. 100 words) If the paper deviates from these specifications it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Assessment Moderation (Amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Pass/no pass None. Subject module course 4 Title Subject type Type ECTS Finance Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points
Objectives description (assessment criteria) The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - a company's considerations in conjunction with the long-term use of capital and capital acquisition - certain aspects of short-term liquidity management - key considerations in a company's choice of capital structure, including the differences between equity and loan capital - financial calculations - the valuation model and its application in the evaluation of a longterm investment and various forms of hedging instruments - aspects of the portfolio theory and its application in risk assessments - the concept of the cost of capital - the concept of arbitrage Skills in: - analysis of company investments and financing - undertaking a simple valuation and a critical assessment of the assumptions - assessing relevant aspects of a company's choice of capital structure Competencies in: - applying new knowledge and theories to problems associated with a company s financial considerations - solving problems in a sufficiently academically well-founded manner - collecting and interpreting data used by a company when making decisions in relation to changes in its real assets and the issuing of financial assets - assessing specific business conditions
Overall content Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency - relating financing problems to both established companies and entrepreneurial activity - continuing studies in finance. Within the perspective of company finances, work is done in theory and methodology to analyse business models and financing, including basic theories of finance and issues relating to business development. Up to 500 pages. English The student must be able to read academic texts written in English. Study requirements It is recommended that the student takes subject module course 1 prior to or in parallel with subject module course 4. Form of examination The course is examined by an individual, compulsory, closed examination of four hours duration. The examination is held at the University. All examination aids are permitted. However, the student may not communicate with others about the examination paper. (Amended as of 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Assessment Seven-point scale. Moderation Internal Subject module course 5 Title Subject type Type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Project management Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - collective project work as a general and scientifically-based competency - theoretical and analytical perspectives on project work, project management and project control - social project management theories and their academic foundation Skills in: - handling specific instruments and integrating the skills developed through the project work, including academic project work
Overall content Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency - arguing for the central importance of project competencies in relation to the way in which specific forms of organisation and management evolve - analysing and communicating project processes and their social significance Competencies in: - applying the theory of project work, competencies, management and control in relation to their actual significance for collaboration and project processes - developing qualified proposals for specific and relevant project processes - discussing the dimensions of project work, including academic project work, in relation to society and organisations - engaging in constructive co-operation in a project group The course provides an introduction to the theory and analysis of project management, project organisation and its social significance, with a view to providing the student with a well-founded theoretical perspective on their own practice as project participants. As part of the teaching, independent and exercise-based work is done with project management tools. (Amended 1 February 2014) Up to 500 pages. Danish or English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English. Study requirements It is recommended that the student takes subject module course 2 prior to or in parallel with this course. Form of examination The course is examined on the basis of a written group assignment and an oral examination. A single, combined grade is awarded. The written paper takes the form of a proposal for a practical project. The project proposal must consist of a maximum of 19,200 characters in all, excluding appendices, corresponding to eight standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the paper deviates from the size requirements it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The project proposal is developed during the course in groups that are administratively compiled. The examination question is announced at the first course session, at which the groups are also formed. The written group assignment is assessed by an oral examination. The examination takes the form of a group examination for the participants in the written group assignment. The examination is based on the written group assignment.
The duration of the examination, including assessment time, is as follows: 2 examinees: 45 minutes 4 examinees: 60 minutes 5 examinees: 75 minutes The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of the project proposal and the oral presentation at the examination. The oral examination is organised in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. The students are responsible for dividing the presentation time equally among the group members. The group s co-operation in this area will form part of the assessment. The re-examination consists of an individual compulsory written assignment of 24 hours' duration. The assignment consists of a single examination question, and the paper must consist of a maximum of 14,400 characters in all, excluding appendices, corresponding to six standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the paper deviates from the size requirements it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Assessment Moderation (Amended as of 1 February 2015 and 1 September 2015) Seven-point scale. Internal Subject module course 6 Title Subject type Type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Strategy Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: - theories and schools of thought in strategy, such that the student is able to describe these - the academic perspectives underlying various strategic considerations, enabling the student to identify the implications of these in the analytical methodology applied - position strategies and relationships, such that the student can discuss these
Skills in: - analysing the strategic themes identified by the theories in concrete examples and situations - comparing strategic analyses and their quality - communicating strategic theory to stakeholders Competencies in: - theorising on the strategic reflections undertaken by practitioners - critically placing the consequences of various strategic approaches in perspective Overall content Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination - developing strategies and undertaking strategic analyses in relation to identified problem areas, and justifying the chosen strategy This course introduces key concepts from the strategy literature, together with a number of analytical tools that help the student to build up their business acumen. The course builds upon the knowledge of company functions that the student has acquired from other courses, and relates this knowledge to issues relating to the strategic development of companies. Students are introduced to the key areas and contemporary discussions in the field of strategic management, including: perspectives on strategy, the three levels of strategy: group strategy, enterprise strategy and function strategy; generic strategies and positioning on group and enterprise level, the importance of resources and skills in building competitiveness, the relationship between culture, organisation and strategy, and international strategy. (Amended 1 February 2014) Up to 500 pages. English. The student must be able to read academic texts written in English. None. The course is examined through a written, compulsory assignment consisting of a case study and between one and five related examination questions. The assignment is set at least 14 days before the end of the course, and must be submitted no later than the day after the final lecture. The paper must consist of a maximum of 14,400 characters in all. If the paper deviates from these specifications it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The re-examination consists of an oral examination of 15 minutes
Assessment Moderation duration (including assessment). At least 24 hours before the oral examination, the student is given an examination question formulated by the course teacher. The question is based on the syllabus, and the student must prepare a presentation of 3-5 minutes duration. The examination is based on the presentation, but questions may be asked relating to any part of the entire course syllabus. (Amended 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Seven-point scale. Internal Subject module course 7 Title Subject type Type ECTS Objectives description (assessment criteria) Advanced methods in Social Science Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire: Knowledge: Knowledge at an advanced level of methodological practice within the methodological specialisation the student has chosen Skills: Skills in applying the chosen methodological specialisation at an advanced level Competencies: Competency to indicate methodological solutions on the premises of the individual methodological specialisation, including by drawing upon relevant perspectives from other methodological specialisations Competency to reflect on the specialised methodological approach in the context of scientific assessment criteria Overall content Syllabus size (Amended as of 1 September 2015) The course consists of a number of different social scientific methodological specialisations, each of which is provided as a separate methodological specialisation track. The Study Board will ensure that the range on offer is varied, and must approve the content of each of the methodological specialisations offered. At least one methodological specialisation track is offered within quantitative methods each semester. The content of the individual specialisations will be published at kursus.ruc.dk before course registration. (Amended as of 1 September 2015.) Up to 500 pages.
Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency Study requirements Form of examination Danish or English. The student is expected to be able to read academic texts written in English. None. Individual, written, compulsory assignment. The task consists of a single examination question set by the course teacher within the methodological specialisation that the student has chosen to take as the methodological track for the course. The assignment will be announced at least 21 days before the date for its submission, and must have a maximum size of 19,200 characters in all, corresponding to a maximum of eight standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. The assignment must be submitted on the first weekday following the final course session. If the assignment deviates from the size requirements it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Re-examination takes the form of a 48-hour individual, written, compulsory assignment. The task consists of a single examination question set by the course teacher within the methodological specialisation that the student has chosen to take as the methodological track for the course. The assignment must consist of 19,200 characters in all, corresponding to a maximum of eight standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the assignment deviates from the size requirements it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. (Amended as of 1 February 2014 and 1 September 2015) Assessment Moderation Pass/ no pass Internal Subject module course 8 Title Subject type Type ECTS Social Science Analysis Strategy Course Compulsory 5 ECTS points
Objectives description (assessment criteria) The objective of the course is to enable the student to acquire: Knowledge of: Overall content Syllabus size Language of instruction Foreign language reading proficiency - various social science analysis strategies Skills in: - developing analysis strategy - reflecting on scientific evaluation criteria, including the quality of the implementation and the structure and transparency of the analysis Competencies in: - evaluating the impact of the analytical choices The course begins with an introduction to various social scientific analysis strategies which aims to illuminate and provide insight into how to progress from the problem formulation and the choice of theory and empirical data to establishing a rigorous, systematic and reflective analysis strategy. This is followed by a discussion of how empirical data can be organised and systematised, with an opportunity to specialise in various analysis-strategy directions. Up to 500 pages. Danish or English. The student is expected to be able to read academic texts written in English. Study requirements It is recommended that students take the course in parallel with the Bachelor project. (Amended as of 1 September 2015) Form of examination The oral examination is assessed on the basis of a poster (A0 841 mm * 1189 mm) prepared in groups. As a general rule, the poster is prepared in groups that are identical to the Bachelor project groups. Students who do not follow the same specialisation track as their Bachelor project group will be allocated to administratively-assigned examination groups of two and six students per group. The poster is assessed at an oral examination. The oral examination is held at an analysis strategy seminar held at the final course session or immediately afterwards. One analysis strategy seminar is thus held per specialisation track. The oral examination is a group examination of the participants that have developed a poster together. All groups participate in the analysis seminar relating to the specialisation track for which the group has registered. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students and the examiner(s). Each group presents their posters for the assessor and the other groups. The presentation has a maximum
duration of three minutes. At the examination five minutes is allocated per student in the group, with a maximum of 25 minutes in all per group, excluding assessment time. Students must be examined on the basis of the group s poster, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student s performance. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the poster and the oral examination. Assessment Moderation Re-examination takes the form of a 48-hour individual, written, compulsory assignment. The task consists of a single examination question set by the course teacher within the specialisation track chosen by the student. The paper must consist of a maximum of 19,200 characters in all, corresponding to eight standard pages at 2,400 characters per page. If the assignment deviates from the size requirements it will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. (Amended as of 1 September 2015) Pass/Fail Internal Entry into force and transitional rules 6. The subject module description shall enter into force on 1 September 2013. The amendments shall enter into force on 1 February 2014, with subsequent amendments that enter into force on 1 September 2015. (2) The subject module description shall apply to all students who have commenced a Bachelor study programme as of 1 September 2012 or later. Adopted by the, 13 February 2013. Approved by the Study Board for the Bachelor Programme in Social Science, 25 February 2013. Approved by Pro-rector Hanne Leth Andersen, 28 February 2013. Amendments approved by International Development Studies, 24 January 2014. Amendments: The objectives description for Subject module project A in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration has been augmented with a further competency description: Competency to engage in constructive co-operation in a project group. The form of examination for Subject module project A in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration has been altered from:
The project is done in groups of 2-8 students, cf. the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The project is assessed at an oral examination. The length of the examination, incl. grading, is as follows: 2 examinees = 60 minutes 3 examinees = 75 minutes 4 examinees = 90 minutes 5 examinees = 105 minutes 6 examinees = 135 minutes 7 examinees = 150 minutes 8 examinees = 165 minutes The exam is a group exam for the project participants. The exam is based on the project report written by the students. The examination takes the form of a discussion between the students and the internal and external examiner(s). Students are examined on the basis of the whole project report, and in a manner that allows for individual assessment. Using the project report as a starting point means questions can be posed not only on the whole report, but also within the academic field covered by the project and module. Each student s performance is individually assessed. The assessment consists of an overall assessment of the project report and the oral presentation. to: The project is conducted in groups of 2-8 students, cf. however the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The size of the project report depends on the group size, and in the case of the subject module project should comprise a maximum of: 2-4 students: 75 pages, 5 students: 100 pages, 6-8 students: 120 pages. In exceptional cases, on application from the students, the Head of Studies may approve an increase in the size of the project report. If the project report deviates from the above specification of the number of pages it will be refused assessment, which means that the students cannot participate in the examination. Appendices are not included in the calculation of the number of pages. The pages specified are standard pages with 2,400 characters per page. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The duration of the examination, including assessment time, is as follows: 2 examinees: 60 minutes 3 examinees: 75 minutes 4 examinees: 90 minutes 5 examinees: 105 minutes 6 examinees: 135 minutes 7 examinees: 150 minutes 8 examinees: 165 minutes
The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students' project report. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. At the examination, each group member is given 2-3 minutes to expound a point the group member feels is relevant to the further dialogue during the examination. The project group members jointly co-ordinate and plan the introductory presentations. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students are examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. However, questions may be asked not just on the basis of the entire project report, but also within the academic field of the project module. The form of examination for Subject module project B in the Bachelor Programme in Business Administration has been altered from: The project is done in groups of 2-8 students, cf. the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The project is assessed at an oral examination. The length of the examination, incl. grading, is as follows: 2 examinees = 60 minutes 3 examinees = 75 minutes 4 examinees = 90 minutes 5 examinees = 105 minutes 6 examinees = 135 minutes 7 examinees = 150 minutes 8 examinees = 165 minutes The exam is a group exam for the project participants. The exam is based on the project report written by the students. The examination takes the form of a discussion between the students and the internal and external examiner(s). Students are examined on the basis of the whole project report, and in a manner that allows for individual assessment. Using the project report as a starting point means questions can be posed not only on the whole report, but also within the academic field covered by the project and module. Each student s performance is individually assessed. The assessment consists of an overall assessment of the project report and the oral presentation. A single overall grade is awarded according to the 7-point scale. to: The project is conducted in groups of 2-8 students, cf. however the relevant Bachelor curriculum. The size of the project report depends on the group size, and in the case of the subject module project should comprise a maximum of: 2-4 students: 75 pages, 5 students: 100 pages, 6-
8 students: 120 pages. In exceptional cases, on application from the students, the Head of Studies may approve an increase in the size of the project report. If the project report deviates from the above specification of the number of pages it will be refused assessment, which means that the students cannot participate in the examination. Appendices are not included in the calculation of the number of pages. The pages specified are standard pages with 2,400 characters per page. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The duration of the examination, including assessment time, is as follows: 2 examinees: 60 minutes 3 examinees: 75 minutes 4 examinees: 90 minutes 5 examinees: 105 minutes 6 examinees: 135 minutes 7 examinees: 150 minutes 8 examinees: 165 minutes The examination takes the form of a group examination for the members of the project group. The examination is based on the students' project report. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. At the examination, each group member is given 2-3 minutes to expound a point the group member feels is relevant to the further dialogue during the examination. The project group members jointly co-ordinate and plan the introductory presentations. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students are examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. However, questions may be asked not just on the basis of the entire project report, but also within the academic field of the project module. The objectives description for "Subject module course 1: Accounting" has been augmented with a further competency description: undertaking a critical analysis of accounting information. The overall content description for "Subject module course 1: Accounting" has been altered from: Internal and external accounts for different types of companies. The course in company finances introduces students to knowledge of accounting-based company analysis and accounting requirements, and how they relate to the underlying basis for the business.
to: Internal and external accounts for various forms of company. The course in company finances introduces the student to accounting requirements and accounts-based company analysis, including its business base. The course takes the form of a combination of classes and exercises. Exercise assignments are undertaken individually or in groups. The assignments are submitted to the course instructor or a special exercise teacher/instructor. The exercises may be treated as optional, but the Study Board encourages participation. The form of examination for Subject module course 1: Accounting" has been altered from: A number of group assignments must be submitted during the course. The assignments must be approved by the course teacher. At the end of the course, an individual oral exam is held on a question set by the internal examiner. Students are given 20 minutes preparation time. The exam lasts 15 minutes (including grading). to: The examination takes the form of an individual oral examination. The oral examination has a total duration of 45 minutes, consisting of 30 minutes preparation time and 15 minutes examination, including assessment. The student draws a random case study at the start of the examination. This case study forms the basis of the examination, in which the student, following 30 minutes of preparation time, presents and discusses the case in the light of the syllabus. Questions may be asked in the examination relating to any part of the entire course syllabus. The use of notes and course materials is permitted. The overall content description for "Subject module course 2: Organisation theory has been altered from: The course provides knowledge of current organisational theory and analysis through the teaching of selected theoretical approaches and their basis in science theory. The course is designed to introduce the student to classic, modern, symbolic and postmodern organisational theory. It includes an introduction to these theories and to selected perspectives in recent organisational theory. Students also gain knowledge of selected parts of the academic discussions within organisation research. The written exam is assessed on the basis of: 1. knowledge of parts of the syllabus relevant to the exam question; 2. the ability to differentiate between different types of theories and methods and demonstrate how they lead to different research and analysis results and to a range of perspectives on organisations; 3. the ability to refer to the