Course
Business Decisions (MSB102)
Working towards achieving organisational and individual success requires a combination of knowledge and skills in a number of business functions (for example strategy and leadership, economics, finance and accounting, innovation and marketing). In addition to these specific functions, areas such as ethics, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are becoming increasingly important. This course builds on a set of international cases focusing on the individual fields as they pertain to making integrated business decisions. You will work together with other students from different specialisations to analyse and deliberate on the cases, and prepare discussions, presentations and written reports. Based on a philosophy of challenge-based learning and co-creation of knowledge, this course provides you with a unique opportunity to learn from each other, from experienced and published academics as well as from industry guest speakers.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2021-2022
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MSB102
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
Examples of typical subject areas covered are:
- ethics, sustainability and CSR
- strategy
- leadership
- economics
- marketing
- finance
- innovation
- accounting
Examples of international cases used in the past are Patagonia, Tesla, Zappos, and the Roxel Group.
Learning outcome
On completion of this course, you will have been introduced to the theory and practice of a number of business functions and responsibilities, and you should meet the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- You will have a critical, interdisciplinary and international understanding of current business challenges
- You will acknowledge the responsibilities of ethical and sustainable decision-making
- You are confident in providing specific case-based advice to decision-makers
Skills
- You will be solution-focused in your approach to addressing organisational challenges
- You will work well in teams
- You will develop professional presentation skills
- You will be an active contributor to the co-creation of knowledge
- You will take responsibility for your own learning and that of others
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio - team | 1/2 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | Inspera assessment | 21.10.2021 | — | |
| Presentation - individual | 1/2 | Letter grades | — | — | — |
The final grade will be made up of a 50% group assessment (portfolio of case study analyses completed in allocated learning teams); and 50% Individual presentation (presentations undertaken in the same allocated learning teams).
In order to obtain a mark all students must meet the following requirement:
- 100% Compulsory attendance first week of class
- 80% attendance of all mandatory sessions from week two of classes (non-attendance authorised by qualified healthcare workers not included in this %)
- Active case discussion participation
No re-sit.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Gorm KipperbergCourse coordinator:
Gorm KipperbergStudy Program Director:
Ingeborg Foldøy SolliCourse teacher:
Hongyan ShiCourse coordinator:
Hongyan ShiMethod of work
In this course you learn through a mix of case discussions, team work, work shops, presentations, and guest lectures. There will be an emphasis on you working closely with others in allocated learning teams identifying challenges and offering solutions to these through focusing on weekly business cases.
Expectations: 280 ECTS work hours divided on case discussions, lectures, workshops; team work & student seminars; and independent study.
Regarding the use of video and audio during virtual, non-recorded case discussion sessions:
In support of course learning outcomes and attendance requirements (80%) outlined in the course descriptor, students undertaking Business Decisions are required to actively engage through the use of video and audio when case discussions are being facilitated on virtual learning platforms for which UiS have data processor agreements (as for example Teams and Zoom). These requirements are in support of the optimal delivery of, and active learning from virtual case discussions and in alignment with GDPR article 6, number 1, letter e, with supplementary legal basis in universitets- og høyskoleloven (uhl.) § 1-3, § 3-8 on education, § 4-2 on education plan and § 4-3 on the students' learning environment. These sessions will not be recorded and only registered students and staff will have access to the case discussions in real time.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Business Decisions (MSB102_1) , Business Decisions (MØA102_1) | 10 |
