Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- recognise the causes and effects for internal balance problems in economy
- understand the special features of labour market
- describe the reasons and consequences of economic fluctuations and the central channels of influence in economic policy
- understand the basic functions of foreign exchange market

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course takes place on autumn term 2025 - begins on week 44 and ends on week 51. Schedule will be updated in the end of September and information will be delivered to the participants via moodle.

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Timing and attendance

Academic year 2025 - 2026; autumn term 2025.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material will be uploaded to moodle files folder.

Learning environment

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Student time use and work load

Contact sessions ( 3 x 45 minutes ) - all in all 6 contact sessions ( week 44 - week 49 ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions !!!

Schedule will be confirmed and delivered to the participants via moodle.

Contents

Main topics of the course:
- background of the science
- basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- employment and labour market
- economic fluctuations
- economic policy
- foreign exchange market

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

None.

Assessment criteria

Individual assignments, assignment package and final exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The criterias ( which are gone through in the first contact session ) are not fulfilled or / and the student don' t follow the deadlines of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is familar with the basic concepts of Economics.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student is familiar with the macroeconomic problems.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student understands the problems with economic fluctuations and is familiar with main tools of economic policy.