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Economics and Management
Scholar Year: 2018/2019 - 1S
Code: |
LEA21 |
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Acronym: |
EG |
Scientific Fields: |
Ciências Empresariais e Comunicação |
Courses
Acronym |
N. of students |
Study plan |
Curricular year |
ECTS |
Contact time |
Total Time |
EA |
2 |
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3º |
6,0 |
60 |
162,0 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)
• Understand the importance of Economics and Management in the economic system and society;
• Explain key concepts and techniques in the area of Economics and Management;
• Learn to define the object and the method of economy;
• Understand the problem of shortage of resources;
• Understand consumer choices;
• Understand the laws of supply and demand;
• Understanding the macroeconomic environment of the countries/regions;
• Understand the evolution of the main economic indicators;
• Understand the process of organizing a business and relationship with their surroundings;
• Understand the concept of planning as a management function;
• Understand the basic concepts of Marketing;
• Understand the role of production management;
• Acquire knowledge in assessing the financial position of a company;
• Understand the importance and the main activities of the Human Resources Management.
Syllabus
• Introduction;
• Theory of Production;
• Consumer Theory;
• Market;
• The Role of the State and Economic Policy;
• Overview of Macroeconomics;
• Organizations;
• Management: Functions and Processes;
• Marketing Management;
• Production Management;
• Financial Management;
• Human Resource Management.
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes
The topics of the program were selected in order to provide a deep understanding of the economic system (points 1-6) and management system (7-12 points) and their impact on society. The organization and sequencing of the syllabus will allow the acquisition of skills in a phased and consistent manner. All techniques and concepts are approached by means of an interactive process of learning in which the use of case studies and textual analysis contribute to illustrate the different aspects of the program /syllabus.
Learning attitudes and personal qualities, including active participation in class and information sharing, as well as a sense of responsibility and interest in self-learning will provide an adequate alignment between the contents and the objectives of the curricular unit.
Teaching methodologies
This is a theoretical-practical, based on the study and understanding of the contents previously mentioned along with the discussion of different issues / cases.
Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes
Emphasis will be placed upon interactive methodologies, encouraging the involvement of students in the learning process. Moreover, the interaction between students in groups will provide a better understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of economics and management.
Assessment methodologies and evidences
In terms of knowledge, students will be assessed by: continuous evaluation and final exam.
The assessment by final exam does not include any element of continuous evaluation and is intended for students who have preferred this option to continuous assessment as well as students who want to improve their grade after concluding their continuous evaluation (can be positive or negative).
Continuous evaluation, which requires regular attendance and class preparation, consists of: (1) a test conducted in class (75% of the final grade), (2) resolution and presentation of a case/ group work (20% of the final grade in each part) and (3) preparation / participation / student involvement in the discussion of the matter in the classroom (5% of the final grade).
Primary Bibliography
Marques, A.;Concepção e Análise de Projectos de Investimento, Edições Sílabo, 2000 |
• Principais indicadores económicos do Instituto Nacional de Estatística: www.ine.pt, INE |
Lisboa, J. e al., 2008; Introdução à Gestão de Organizações , Vida Económica, 2008 |
Baranger, P., Helfer, J.P., Bruslerie, H., Orsoni, J. e Peretti, J.M.;Gestão, Silabo, 1993 |
Marques, A. P.;Gestão da Produção, Texto, 1998 |
Saias, L., Carvalho, R. e Amaral, M.;Instrumentos Fundamentais de Gestão Financeira, Universidade Católica, 1996/98 |
Stoner, J e Freeman, R.;Administração, Prentice-Hall, 1995 |
Neves, J. C.;Introdução à Economia, Editorial Verbo, 1992 |
Courtois, A., Bonnefois, C. M. e Pillet, M.;Gestão da Produção, Lidel, 2007 |
Teixeira, S.;Gestáo das Organizações (2ª edição), McGraw-Hill, 2010 |
Pires, A.;Marketing - Conceito, técnicas e problemas de gestão, Verbo, 2008 |
Samuelson, P.A. & Nordhaus, W.D.;Economia, McGraw-Hill, 2012. ISBN: 9789899717237 |
Portugal, F., Santos, j., Reis, N., & Marques, T. ;Gestão Empresarial, Lidel – Edições Técnicas, 2010 |
Secondary Bibliography
Mata, J. ;Economia da Empresa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2000 |
Kotler, P. e Armstrong, G. ;Princípios de Marketing, Prentice-Hall, 1998 |
Andrade, J. S. ;Introdução à Economia, Minerva, 1998 |
Sousa, A.;Introdução à Gestão - Uma abordagem sistémica, Verbo, 2006 |
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