Business studies (B-ODISEE-OWA01H)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
5 ECTSDutch40 First termFirst term
Mettepenningen Evy (coordinator) |  Focke Riccy |  Mettepenningen Evy
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Aims

The objectives of this course are available here.

Previous knowledge

A. Previously required courses

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the education and examination regulations.

B. Required competences

The student masters the skills as taught on a secondary education level.

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

5 ects. Business studies (B-ODISEE-OWA01n)

5 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture-assignment40 First termFirst term
Focke Riccy |  Mettepenningen Evy
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Content

The following themes from business studies are dealt with in this course (from the perspective of sustainable entrepreneurship):

  • Part Business Economics:
    • Bookkeeping
    • VAT
    • Production factors
    • Cost calculations
    • Taxes
    • Financing
    • Insurances
    • Business plan
  • Part Management:
    • Organisation and management
    • Strategic management
    • Quality management
    • Cooperation
    • Organisational structure
    • Production processes and procedures
    • Leadership
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Human resources

Course material

The required study materials can be consulted here.

The study material consists of:

  • The course
  • Powerpoints (Toledo)
  • Exercises (Toledo)
  • Examples of exam questions (Toledo)
  • Extra materials available on Toledo
  • Professional literature in library, in books and journals on economics, organization and management
  • Scientific literature

Language of instruction: more information

Lectures are given in Dutch. Extra study materials can be offered in other languages such as English.

Format: more information

Assignments - Collaborative (professional) learning - Digital learning - Reflection - Supported home-study

1. Lectures

  • On campus theory classes with integrated exercises 
  • Monitored self study

2. Assignment

  • Students give a presentation about a subject from the broad management literature, and reflect on the presentations of other students
  • Further details on this assignment will be given via Toledo
  • Assignments of the BEA (economic analysis of the internship organization), as a part of the final internship, are based on the contents of this course
  • Both for CAM and HAO students

Distance education: monitored self study. Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education follow no lectures (except for the ones in which the assignment is presented), but will receive the study material and will be in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platforms). Student counselling sessions (evening sessions) during the semester will allow you to ask questions about the theory.

The information presented here regarding the organization of classes may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-O71605)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Report, Presentation
Type of questions : Closed questions, Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

  • The evaluation consists of three parts: 2 assignments during the year (presentation and report) and a digital, written exam during the exam period.
  • The presentation counts for 20% of the total score, the report for 5%, and the exam for 75%.
  • If not all assignments are submitted before the deadline or if the student does not partake to the exam, a quotation of NA (did not partake) will be given. A score of less than 7/20 on one of the partial evaluations can lead to an overall fail for this course, as stipulated in the Exam and Education regulations (OER).
  • All details about the exam and assignments will be available on Toledo.

The information presented here regarding evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Information about retaking exams

The score on the assignment obtained in the first exam session is retained. If the student failed the assignment, it must be retaken (possible individually). Otherwise, the modalities are the same as in the first exam session (see Toledo for details).