Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Economics and Business
Course Code
ZHAS_040
Branch of Science
Economic Theories; Economics and Business
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Kokarēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding about the main areas, which are within the scope of economics at micro and macro levels as well as to promote the knowledge about the role of entrepreneurship in economics, forms of entrepreneurship, legal aspects, work organization and financial planning.
Preliminary Knowledge
Economics – Latvian high school programme.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have the knowledge to explain the essence of basic economic issues, - to define the main economic goals and problems, - to assess the role of the state in the economy. Students: - will know the difference between economic, entrepreneurial and commercial activity, - will be able to name the main legislative acts that regulate business, - explain the need for accounting of economic activity, - define the basic principles of accounting.
Skills
1.Students will be able to compare the common and the different in the micro and macro economy, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of economic systems, analyze the actions of market subjects, compare the economic indicators of Latvia and other countries, explain the role of the state in the economy.
Competences
1.Students will be able to discuss the basic issues, goals and problems of the economy, will be able to distinguish between economic activity, entrepreneurial activity and commercial activity, will be able to name the main legislative acts that regulate business. Students will be able to explain Latvia's tax policy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Class attendance is mandatory. Actively participate in discussions. All practical work must be completed. Part independently at home (which ones will be indicated), part on-site in lessons. One of the topics of the papers should be prepared and presented. Completing the course evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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The final grade is formed from:
• 50% class attendance, independent work in classes, at home, presentations;
• 50% exam paper (25 questions-open and test. Passed if 70% correct answers).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to economics. Economic systems.
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Demand and supply.
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E-Studies platform
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The role of the state in the economy. Fiscal and monetary policy.
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Budget planning.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Latvian tax and duty system.
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E-Studies platform
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Inflation. International economy.
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Employment relationship. Unemployment.
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Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bikse V. Makroekonomika : teorija un politika. 2020. Liepāja
2.
E-studijās pieejamie nodarbību materiāli.
3.
Nešpors V. Mikroekonomikas pamati. 2015. Rīga.
4.
Leibus I. Uzņēmuma darbības uzsākšana, grāmatvedība un nodokļi. 2019. Rīga
5.
LR komerclikums
Additional Reading
1.
Kjells G. H. Alsiņa R. Biznesa ekonomika. 2019.
2.
Braiena L. un Hola R Uzņēmējdarbība iesācējiem. Zvaigzne ABC, 2019
Other Information Sources
1.
EM
2.
FM
3.
Valsts ieņēmumu dienests. Saimnieciskās darbības veicēji.