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TS200617

Cost management and statistics for marine industry

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

  • Financial management in the maritime industry
  • Why budgeters
  • What is the budget used for
  • Management tools in a work of companies of the maritime industry
  • Use in strategy and management Calculations
  • Pricing
  • Traditional calculations, cost and contribution
  • Activity-based calculation (ABC calculations) budget
  • Link calculation and budget
  • Main budget and use of sub-budget
  • Profitability analysis/key figures, total capital, solvency, etc.
  • Linking budget and accounts
  • Structuring, chart of accounts, cost centers
  • Operating accounts
  • Discrepancy analysis

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge:

• explain the conceptual framework for budgeting and calculation

• document in-depth knowledge within budgeting and calculation

• use scientific methodology and working methods for the development of written reports

• independently update their knowledge in the subject area, both through literature search, contact with academic environments and by revising their own practice

Learning outcomes - Skills:

• describe in detail describe budgeting and calculation as a necessary management tool

• give examples of practical budget and calculation work

• conduct written and oral presentations of subject subjects • contribute actively in the formulation of strategies and budgets for enterprises

Learning outcomes - General competence:

• insight with regard to the connection between strategy and budgeting and calculation

• competence to participate actively in professional discussions and have the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice within the subject area

• ability to convey professional information both in writing and orally

• knowledge of facilitating innovation and innovation processes • budget for companies

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lecture - group work - self-study

Further on evaluation

The candidate must prepare 2 group works which are gathered in a folder. The group work is included in the assessment, and the participants in each group receive the same grade. Decisions on the content, scope, time period, and submission for the group work are given by the subject teacher, and the answer must be submitted by the specified date.

New and postponed exams: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Shipping management (432SM)

Course materials

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
TS201213 3.5 sp Autumn 2017
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Nautic
  • Economics

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids Code H Date 2025-12-03 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Gnisten/Fagskolen
Room G325
31 candidates
Room G331
15 candidates
Room G328B
14 candidates
Portfolio
Weighting 40/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids Code H Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
Portfolio
Weighting 40/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment