Course syllabus

Course overview

All companies and organisations, regardless of size and industry, operate in a global context. Management and development of companies is therefore today about being able to analyse and understand how global change sets the framework for the company’s development, and about being able to benefit from changes in the company’s environment.

This means that in addition to understanding the underlying economic structure of an industry, management must also understand how new and unused market areas can be created for growth. The course is based on theories and models for corporate and market strategies and how these strategies and activities relate to the company’s environment.

Please read the study guide to prepare for the course.

Course Coordinator: Ramsin Yakob

Student Course Representatives: to be decided. See page Course evaluation and development

Course Administrator: Emilio Suarez Ardiles (ep@handels.gu.se)

Course details

EKF202 is part of the Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics during semester 4 for students majoring in business administration. It is also open to exchange students.

Course Period: 27 March - 8 June 2024

Course registration in Ladok opens on 20 March. Registration is required for programme students and students on freestanding course. Please register for the course as soon as possible.  

Study Guide EKF202 (available upon registration)

Syllabus and reading list EKF202

Schedule EKF202 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start) 

Assessment

The intended learning outcomes of the course are assessed through two examinations, a written group assignment, seminars and an excursion. 

Participation in Sustainability Day – Responsibility is mandatory for programme students at the School of Business, Economics and Law.

Please note: You must register (sign-up) on Ladok for each exam you intend to take. The registration deadline is 10 days prior to each exam date. You can find information regarding start time and location of the exam under the tab Examinations (Examinationstillfällen) on Ladok.  

The Student Portal has comprehensive information about exams in the university's examination halls. Please note that you, as a student, are responsible for complying with the rules for written examinations at the University of Gothenburg. It is therefore important that you read through this information well before your exam.