Örebro University School of Business

Course Syllabus

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion of the course, students are expected to
- demonstrate deeper knowledge and understanding of micro- and macroeconomic theory
- demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of empirical methodology in economics.

Competence and skills

On successful completion of the course, students are expected to
- demonstrate ability to analyse and critically discuss economic questions based on relevant theoretical and empirical models.

Judgment and approach

On successful completion of the course, students are expected to
- demonstrate ability to discuss fundamental aspects of the significance of a scientific approach.

Lectures on economic perspectives on health and health care, production of health, health insurance, health inequalities and ethical issues.

Lectures.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Final grade
To achieve the final grade Pass the student must Pass the written examination. To achieve Pass with distinction, in addition the student needs to Pass with distinction on the Written examination.

The final grade will be translated into the ECTS grading scale.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Successful completion of at least 19 credits on the course Economics, Basic Course, 30 Credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Required Reading

Artiklar som kan läsas och/eller laddas ner via Universitetsbibliotekets hemsida.
Articles that students have access to via the Örebro University library's homepage.

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