Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
IT and Information Systems, 1-year Programme
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
explain direct, marginal and absorption costs and their use in pricing
apply different costing and accounting systems
prepare and interpret budgets, standard costs and variance statements.
explain different methods and techniques in decision analysis
formulate and solve basic decision problems
Course contents
This is an introductory course in applied economics. The course covers basic methods and techniques of management accounting. Furthermore, it will cover cost theory, budgets and variance statements and give a basic introduction to quantitative decision analysis.
Teaching methods
Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 135 hours.
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory assignment. Assignments from previous courses will not automatically be approved.
Assessment methods and criteria
3-hour written individual examination
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module