Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Semester Project II - Knowledge Integration
Course Code
SBUEK_192
Branch of Science
Economics and Business
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Romāns Putāns
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To conduct independent research work on international business and start-up entrepreneurship topics, based on the knowledge and skills acquired during the 1st year of study, choosing the research topic, substantiating the research need, topicality, setting the research aim, tasks, hypothesis, and its findings in the conclusion.
Preliminary Knowledge
IBSE courses mastered during 1st year of study.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of the necessity, nature and structure of the research. Students apply knowledge of the principles of searching and structuring information sources. Students are able to demonstrate knowledge of research work and methods used. Students develop the ability to do independent research work in international business and/or start-up business, justifying the topicality of the topic, setting out the research purpose, tasks, hypothesis, using research methods.
Skills
1.Students acquire practical skills in the development of scientific work by extending and systematising (arranging) theoretical knowledge and acquiring the ability to apply it in the research of the chosen topic, formulation of problems and elaboration of reasoned conclusions and suggestions. Students develop the skills to perform data analysis, as well as to summarise and formulate analytical views on different theories, as well as to formulate (formulate and present) conclusions on the research work done. Students develop the ability to carry out analytical research. Students develop skills to analyse business environment. Students develop the ability to assess the risks and opportunities of starting a business. Students develop the ability to identify changes and developments in economic trends. Students improve their understanding of economic interconnections.
Competences
1.Ability to present and defend own work and to express analytical position on the questions asked. Ability to develop logical and structured research in economics and management of international business and new entrepreneurship. Students are able to compile, structure and present forecasts of industry developments and trends.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Collection and analysis of theoretical material – work with different sources of information.
Independent research and analysis of a practical situation.
Preparation of the presentation of the semester paper and defence of the paper.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Compliance of the semester paper format with RSU methodical instructions – at least 70% compliance with the instructions.
The quality of the semester paper content: 50% of the final grade.
Semester paper presentation: 50% of the final assessment.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research Paper – Introduction. Topics. Tasks.
Description
Annotation: The student independently chooses the topic of the study paper and develops the paper guided by the SD supervisor.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Employment analysis in Latvia
2. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - export analysis
3. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - analysis of imports
4. Analysis of unemployment and its economic consequences in Latvia (or in country X)
5. Analysis of Foreign Investment Structure and Dynamics in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
6. Analysis of the Operation of Free Economic Zones in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
7. Analysis of Productivity in Latvia (Comparative Context with Country X)
8. Description of the demographic situation and its impact on economic development in Latvia
9. Comparative analysis of living standards in the Baltic States (or Eurozone countries)
10. Export Promotion Policy and its Impact on Companies in Latvia (or X)
11. Description of business support instruments in the EU and Latvia
12. Shadow Economy in Latvia: Evaluation and Reduction Possibilities
13. Analysis of Gross Domestic Product Dynamics and Structure in Latvia (Comparative Context with the Baltic States or X)
14. Analysis of inflation (deflation) and its impact on economic development in country X.
15. Characteristics of Tax Policy in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
16. 2018 tax policy reforms in Latvia - analysis of changes and their impact
17. State budget structure and dynamics in Latvia: comparative analysis with EU countries
Other topics may be identified at the initiative of the student and approved by the department.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research Paper – Introduction. Topics. Tasks.
Description
Annotation: The student independently chooses the topic of the study paper and develops the paper guided by the SD supervisor.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Employment analysis in Latvia
2. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - export analysis
3. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - analysis of imports
4. Analysis of unemployment and its economic consequences in Latvia (or in country X)
5. Analysis of Foreign Investment Structure and Dynamics in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
6. Analysis of the Operation of Free Economic Zones in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
7. Analysis of Productivity in Latvia (Comparative Context with Country X)
8. Description of the demographic situation and its impact on economic development in Latvia
9. Comparative analysis of living standards in the Baltic States (or Eurozone countries)
10. Export Promotion Policy and its Impact on Companies in Latvia (or X)
11. Description of business support instruments in the EU and Latvia
12. Shadow Economy in Latvia: Evaluation and Reduction Possibilities
13. Analysis of Gross Domestic Product Dynamics and Structure in Latvia (Comparative Context with the Baltic States or X)
14. Analysis of inflation (deflation) and its impact on economic development in country X.
15. Characteristics of Tax Policy in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
16. 2018 tax policy reforms in Latvia - analysis of changes and their impact
17. State budget structure and dynamics in Latvia: comparative analysis with EU countries
Other topics may be identified at the initiative of the student and approved by the department.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research paper – Progress review.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research paper – Progress review.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research Paper – Introduction. Topics. Tasks.
Description
Annotation: The student independently chooses the topic of the study paper and develops the paper guided by the SD supervisor.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Employment analysis in Latvia
2. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - export analysis
3. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - analysis of imports
4. Analysis of unemployment and its economic consequences in Latvia (or in country X)
5. Analysis of Foreign Investment Structure and Dynamics in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
6. Analysis of the Operation of Free Economic Zones in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
7. Analysis of Productivity in Latvia (Comparative Context with Country X)
8. Description of the demographic situation and its impact on economic development in Latvia
9. Comparative analysis of living standards in the Baltic States (or Eurozone countries)
10. Export Promotion Policy and its Impact on Companies in Latvia (or X)
11. Description of business support instruments in the EU and Latvia
12. Shadow Economy in Latvia: Evaluation and Reduction Possibilities
13. Analysis of Gross Domestic Product Dynamics and Structure in Latvia (Comparative Context with the Baltic States or X)
14. Analysis of inflation (deflation) and its impact on economic development in country X.
15. Characteristics of Tax Policy in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
16. 2018 tax policy reforms in Latvia - analysis of changes and their impact
17. State budget structure and dynamics in Latvia: comparative analysis with EU countries
Other topics may be identified at the initiative of the student and approved by the department.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Semester project (II) – Research Paper – Introduction. Topics. Tasks.
Description
Annotation: The student independently chooses the topic of the study paper and develops the paper guided by the SD supervisor.
Topics covered during the class: 1. Employment analysis in Latvia
2. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - export analysis
3. Structure and dynamics of foreign trade in Latvia and X country (comparative context) - analysis of imports
4. Analysis of unemployment and its economic consequences in Latvia (or in country X)
5. Analysis of Foreign Investment Structure and Dynamics in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
6. Analysis of the Operation of Free Economic Zones in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
7. Analysis of Productivity in Latvia (Comparative Context with Country X)
8. Description of the demographic situation and its impact on economic development in Latvia
9. Comparative analysis of living standards in the Baltic States (or Eurozone countries)
10. Export Promotion Policy and its Impact on Companies in Latvia (or X)
11. Description of business support instruments in the EU and Latvia
12. Shadow Economy in Latvia: Evaluation and Reduction Possibilities
13. Analysis of Gross Domestic Product Dynamics and Structure in Latvia (Comparative Context with the Baltic States or X)
14. Analysis of inflation (deflation) and its impact on economic development in country X.
15. Characteristics of Tax Policy in Latvia (Comparative Context with X Country)
16. 2018 tax policy reforms in Latvia - analysis of changes and their impact
17. State budget structure and dynamics in Latvia: comparative analysis with EU countries
Other topics may be identified at the initiative of the student and approved by the department.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Semester paper)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Web center for Social Research Methods
2.
Akadēmiskā godīguma vispārējās vadlīnijas
3.
Zinātnieka ētikas kodekss
Other Information Sources
1.
Citi informācijas avoti atbilstoši studiju darba tematikai