IPLUSO 18863

Introduction to Economic and Business Sciences

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This CU, Introduction to Economic and Business Sciences, is part of the general training plan of the CTSP Accounting and Management and aims to provide the necessary skills to understand the fundamental principles that guide the management of a corporation and the economic environment in which it moves.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. The Company: Concepts; 2. The Manager: Skills and Functions; 3. Focus on Management Theories: Tasks; Organization; People; Environment; Technology; 4. Management Dimensions: Design, Planning, Organization, Direction, Coordination, Control and Development; 5. Organizational Structures: Principles; Architecture; Structure Types; Departmentalization; Organization charts; 6. Management Functions: Strategy; Finances; Marketing; Human Resources; Operations; 7. Management Trends: Ethics; Social responsability; Sustainability; Governance; 8. Microeconomics: Consumer Theory; Producer Theory; Market structures. Macroeconomics: Economic Policy; National Accounting; Currency and banking; Economic balance; Inflation and Unemployment; Economic growth and development; International economy.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  This CU aims to develop the following knowledge, skills and competences on the part of the students: 1. Describe the Concept of Company; 2. List the competences and tasks of the manager; 3. Know the Evolution of Management Theories; 4. Identify Management Dimensions; 5. Understand the Principles of Organizational Management; 6. Understand the Functions of Management; 7. Articulate Management Trends; 8. Understand the Principles of Economics.  
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Morgado, A., Ferreira. P. (2021). Princípios de Microeconomia; 2ª edição; Rei dos Livros. Christensen, Clayton M. (2018). O Dilema da Inovação , Conjuntura Actual Editora, Sotomayor, A. (2018). Princípios de Macroeconomia; 1ª edição; Rei dos Livros. Carvalho, J., Filipe, J. (2014). Manual de Estratégia ¿ Conceitos, Prática e Roteiro , 4ª edição, Edições Sílabo. Teixeira, S. (2013). Gestão das Organizações , 3ª edição, Escolar Editora Cunha, M., Rego, A., Cardoso, C. (2007). Tempos Modernos ¿ Uma História das Organizações e da Gestão ; Edições Sílabo.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Expository Teaching Methodologies and Self-study: the acquisition of knowledge will be measured through an attendance. Participatory and Active Teaching Methodologies: the development of skills will be measured through group resolution, presentation and discussion of case studies/practical exercises in class.   Continuous Evaluation The weighting coefficients in calculating the final grade will be as follows: Frequency (individual written test) - 35%; Elaboration of a group work and respective oral presentation - 50%; Participation in academic activities - 15% Comments: Mandatory minimum score of 8 values ¿¿in each evaluation element Students with a final grade equal to or greater than 10 are approved. In case of failure, Students will have access to the evaluation in exam, appeal and special periods, depending on the classification of each one.   Other Valuation Periods Individual written test - 100%
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não