Course syllabus

Course overview

EKFN11 Introduction to Studies in Business and Economics (2 credits) commences the Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics. The course provides an overview of economics and business administration, the two main subjects of the programme. The first of the three topical days about sustainability, which will be provided successively during the programme, is also included in the course: Sustainability Day – Challenges.

Course Coordinators: Henrik Agndal and Joseph Vecci

Semester Representatives: to be decided

Course Administrators: Heléne Larsson, Catherine Granath and Lisa Sutton (ep@handels.gu.se)

Course details

EKFN11 Introduction to Studies in Business and Economics is included in the first semester of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics. 

Course dates: 26 August to 6 September. The first three days (26 August to 28 August) are voluntary, but make it easier for you to pass the course and prepare for the rest of the semester. Course registration in Ladok opens on 17 August.

Syllabus and reading list EKFN11

Schedule EKFN11 (preliminary until 14 days prior to course start)

Study guide EKFN11 (available upon registration)

Assessment

The course objectives are assessed through an individual written examination, a self-correcting test, and participation in Sustainability Day – Challenges. 

Exam dates

Please note: Exam registration (sign-up) in Ladok is required for all exams. 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 e-exams in the university's examination halls. Please read through this information well before your exam.