Course - Macroeconomics - SMF2295F
SMF2295F - Macroeconomics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
Macroeconomics for part-time students (short about expectations and working mode)
Macroeconomics and economic history
Introduction to the key concepts in the national accounts
Macroeconomic models
Economic Analysis
Economic policy
The money and capital market in a global economy
The link between monetary, finance and currency policy
Effects of the exchange rate on the Norwegian economy
Inflation
Economical growth
Application of the economic theory to Norwegian economic system
Learning outcome
Knowledge: You should be able to explain key concepts and explain important methods used in analyses of macroeconomic issues. Understanding of key economic notions of macroeconomic goals and policy instruments. Understand the connection between key macroeconomic measures. Knowledge about money and the foreign exchange market, and how the exchange rate is determined. Have basic knowledge of topics such as unemployment, inflation and economic growth. Could link macroeconomic topics to the other subjects included in the Bachelor's program such as business economics and microeconomics. Know how business can utilise macroeconomic knowledge
Skills: Through this course you develop insight into key macroeconomic factors that affect the real economy and have insight into how economic policy can be formulated. Be able to explain cyclical macro.phenomena and discuss measures to stabilize the economy. Discuss the different types of unemployment and explain the relationship between inflation and unemployment Use the economic theory of Norwegian conditions Apply the macro economy to improve your business economic performance
General competence: Competent in asking critical and analytically sound about macroeconomic developments and see the relevance for the individual company. Follow macroeconomic reasoning related to the subject, for example in connection with public debate and professional investigations. Show how macroeconomic development (growth, interest rate and exchange rate) as well as economic policy affect the real economy and the economic choices within companies.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures on streaming as well as videos of lectures, mandatory assignments. Some lectures may be given in English. Mandatory work requirements: A mandatory assignment. Must be approved by the teacher in order to obtain the right to take the exam on this course.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
Supporting material allowed on exams: Approved calculator regarding NTNUs support material code B-D "specific basic calculator". Other calculators that are allowed in the course are: Casio FC-100V and Texas Instruments - BAII Plus
Re-sit of written exam in August
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration and Management (BØKLED)
Recommended previous knowledge
The following courses from the bachelor program in business administation: Mathematics, Business administration and Microeconomics
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMF2295 | 7.5 | ||
| SMF3021F | 7.5 | 01.09.2018 | |
| SMF3021 | 7.5 | 01.09.2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
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Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"