Sciences des organisations - 2ème année de licence

Tronc commun

• Social Sciences and Method: Political Sciences

  Social Sciences and Method: Political Sciences

  Ects : 2

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  I. Revisiting Classical Theory "The devils Playground" (Durkheim) I. Revisiting Classical Theory, Marx Weber and Dubois II. World Migration II. Migration Theory III. Organisational ecology IV. Research Design V. Robert Merton: Social Structure and Anomie VI Durkheim Egoistic Suicide VII Hedstrom& Swedberg on Social Mechanisms VIII Granovetter on Embeddedness IX Schelling on segregation X Raymond Boudon, Beyond Rational Choice Theory

  Compétences à acquérir :

  The course is designed to probe deaper into the sociological study of society. Sociology focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. Major themes in sociological thinking include the interplay between the individual and society, how society is both stable and changing, the causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life. Understanding sociology helps discover and explain social patterns and see how such patterns change over time and in different settings. By making vivid the social basis of everyday life, sociology also develops critical thinking by revealing the social structures and processes that shape diverse forms of human life. Particular emphasis in this second course in sociology is on decision making processes and how interaction and interaction patterns shape our preferences when making decisions.

• Macroeconomics 1

  Macroeconomics 1

  Ects : 4

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing the fundamental macroeconomics theories with a specific focus on the description of a general equilibrium and the consequences of economic policies on economic growth and unemployment. The IS-LM/AS-AD model will be developed in both a context of perfect and imperfect competition. Impact of economic policies will then be studied under different time horizons highlighting the degree of rigidity of prices and wages. Shock of demand (mainly fiscal policy, monetary policy and mixed policcy) and shock of supply (productivity, variation of wages) will be simulated through numerical exercises and multipliers computations. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to quantitative modelling and chart analysis as support of key economic concepts.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to describe in details the interelations between the different types of markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets) and to comprehend by which mechanism a general equilibrium could be achieved. 2. An ability to analyse the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal and mixed policies) under different time horizons (short, medium, long term). 3. An ability to compare a situation of imperfect competition and a situation of perfect competition on the determination of a general equilibrium and the implication on the efficiencies of economic policies in the two contexts. 4. An ability to understand how productivity gain and change in real wage would impact the general equilibrium, especially in the good and labour market.

   

  Skills

  5. An ability to determine mathematically a general equilibrium given the different functions and economic behaviours of economic agents. 6. An ability to compute and calculate multipliers under different time horizons for different types of policies (fiscal, monetary, mixed policies) 7. An ability to illustrate graphically a general equilibrium and how a supply or demand shock would impact this equilibrium on the different markets considered. 8. An ability to use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  9. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 10. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Microeconomics 1

  Microeconomics 1

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  JASON LERMYTE
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing an explanation / exploration of the fundamental microeconomics theories, with a specific focus on the role of market inefficiencies and the different solutions emphasised by the theories to resolve them. Following a first chapter of consolidation of what has been taught during the end of the first year of a degree course (pure and perfect competitive framework, the existence of a general equilibrium, its pareto-efficiency leading to the first theorem of welfare economics) this course will mainly focus on market inefficiencies and will cover in detail the theory of externality and the theory of public goods.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to understand how a partial equilibrium could be achieved in a decentralised economy and how public intervention could affect (or not) this equilibrium and impact surpluses of economic agents. 2. An ability to analyse the mechanism by which a general equilibrium could be achieved (in an economy with or without production) and to assess its pareto optimality. 3. An ability to understand the first and second fundamental theorem of welfare and their limits. 4. An ability to describe how game theory (and more specifically the Nash equilibrium) could be used to reconsider the theorems of welfare. 5. An ability to define the concept of externality, to understand how it generates some inefficiency in a decentralised economy and to explore the different sollutions to resolve this market inefficiency (internalisation, public intervention (Pigou), redefinition of property rights (Coase theorem)). 6. An ability to define the concept of public goods, to understand the condition of optimality for the production of this type of goods (i.e Bowen Lindahl Samuelson condition), to understand how its production generates some inefficiency in a decentralised economy and to explore the different sollutions-procedures to resolve this market inefficiency (public intervention through majority decision (Bowen vote), individualised taxation etc.).

   

  Skills

  7. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) of each economic agents and (3) deadweight-losses and how they evolve due to state intervention in a context of pure and perfect competition. 8. An ability (1) to compute mathematically, (2) represent graphically a general equilibrium (with or without production), and to demonstrate whether this equilibrium is pareto optimal or not. The students is also expected to be able to int erpret how this equilibrium could be impacted if some parameters were to change in a context of pure and perfect competition. 9. An ability to determine a Nash equilibrium in a game with imperfect and complete information (prisonners dilemma type of game), and the type of policies/institutions that could be implemented to converge Nash and Pareto equilibria. 10. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (3) a deadweight-loss in presence of externality (positive or negative). 11. An ability to compute mathematically and to describe graphically how (1) public intervention (2) internalisation or merger (3) a right to pollute market may impact (a) a partial equilibrium (b) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (c) the deadweight-loss for the economy as a whole in presence of externality (positive and/or negative). 12. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) the condition of pareto optimality (Bowen Lindahl Samuelson conditions) (2) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (3) the deadweight-loss generated in a decentralised economy for the production of public goods. 13. An ability to compute mathematically the quantity/price of public goods under different financing assumptions such as (1) a procedure of voluntary subscription (2) a situation of non-state intervention (decentralised economy equilibrium) (3) a mechanism of individualised taxation (4) a taxation implemented through majority vote (Bowen vote). 14. To use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  15. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 16. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Management Accounting

  Management Accounting

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  SAMUEL HINDS
  
• Global Contemporary Issues

  Global Contemporary Issues
• History of the Management of the Firm

  History of the Management of the Firm

  Ects : 4

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  This course examines the evolution of the firm from the 19th to the 20th century in the context of: a) Organisation, b) Marketing, c) Production, d) Strategy, e) Accounting

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Explain the evolution of organisational forms 2. Understand the idea of market 3. Explain the history of industrialisation 4. Explain the evolution of strategy as a process 5. Understand the meaning and history of accounting practices

   

  Courses Objectives

  History of the management of the firm is a course that merges aspects history and business. As such, students will learn how firms have changed and developed since the 19th century until present day. This history will focus in five traits of firms: organisation, marketing, strategy, production and accounting. Given the structure of the course, students will learn to apply theoretical concepts to case studies.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Grading Criteria

  Participation 5% Group Presentation 20% Report 25% Final Exam 50%

• Statistics

  Statistics

  Ects : 5

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Following up on the first year module, this unit is designed to remind the students of probability concepts and common distributions, as well as introduce theory and techniques of inferential statistics.

  This course aims to provide students with a range of basic estimation and statistical tools that they might need to apply in further fields of their academical studies (finance, economics, marketing, etc.). It also aims to empower them with a knowledge based critical look on the numbers they will encounter in their studies or readings, both in their academic and everyday life. Finally, for those interested, it provides a strong foundation to further quantitative courses, for example in the financial field.

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  First year module Probability and Statistics (UE07).

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. Advanced knowledge of the mathematical definitions of the underlying concepts (sample space, probability measure, discrete/continuous distribution, joint/marginal distributions, random variable, PDF, CDF, Moments) 2. Advanced knowledge of the in-scope common distributions. (Uniform, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, Normal) 3. Knowledge of the sampling theory and its main theorems. 4. Knowledge of the various estimation methods 5. Familiarity with hypothesis testing

  Skills

  6. Ability to derive moments of a random variable given its distribution. 7. Ability to identify the right distribution suited to real-life situations. 8. Ability to derive PDF and/or CDF from one another. 9. Accurate reading of statistics tables 10. Ability to apply the pointwise estimation methods, using the appropriate theorems 11. Ability to compare estimators. 12. Ability to derive a confidence interval for an unknown parameter.

   

  Values and Attitudes

  13. Rigor in reasoning 14. Ability to articulate more sophisticated demonstrations

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  The summative assessment is made of 2 mid-terms and a final exam:

  • Test 1 (week 6 - 1.5h): Probabilities and sampling theory
  • Test 2 (week 11 - 1.5h): Inferential statistics and Estimation

  The Final exam (2h) will take place during exam week and will cover the whole course.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  Core Sources

   

  Handout designed by Laëtitia Comminges. Past papers and lectures slides will be available.

   

  Supplementary and Secondary Sources

   

  Probability and Statistics (4th edition) – Schaum’s Outlines

  Naked Statistics – Charles Wheelan

  Statistics for Business and Economics, Anderson, Sweeney, Williams (11 ed).

• Contract Law

  Contract Law

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  JEAN-FRANCOIS LE GAL
  
• English and Communication

  English and Communication

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MATI KAIM
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  This course will focus on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. It will also include English for Academic Purposes, as well as English in Business Contexts.

  The main objectives of this course will be to continue to improve the overall English level of students combined with greater awareness of academic norms and expectations.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Produce higher-quality written essays in a more academic style 2. Deliver more structured and professional presentations 3. Use a wider range of lexical items related to risk, management & team-building 4. Use the passive voice and the modal perfect (particularly in the context of job satisfaction reports) 5. Use vocabulary pertaining to grammatical categorie

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Grading Criteria : - Participation 20% - Essay 20% - Presentation 10% - Final Exam 50%

• Soft Skills & Employability

  Soft Skills & Employability

  Ects : 1

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Soft Skills and Employability aims at supporting student ’ s reflections about their studies and professional projects in connection with their personal life while growing as individuals, learning how to interact with others and collaborate. Its main general objective during the 3 years of the bachelor ’ s degree is to help each student start the process of finding his/her place in the working society and envisioning him/herself working happily and contributing to the world. During the second year, Soft Skills and Employability helps students to establish personal goals, to learn to work collaboratively, to present and explain their specificities, to develop and present a pitch, to decide what and where they want to study for their third year, and to describe how they want to contribute to the society.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This is done through the development of the following three transversal competences:

  • Adapting to new situations by becoming aware, experimenting with new tools or practices and using the group.
  • Building one's pathway by formalising one's skills, identifying one's achievements and the areas that remain to be developed, and expressing one's values.
  • Interacting and collaborating in a university context by seeing the workshop group as the beginnings of a working group, developing attentive listening to others, and by sharing tasks and roles within a group.

Options

• Second Foreign Language

  Second Foreign Language

  Ects : 1

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  One foreign language to pick at UCL : German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch
• Introduction to Financial Markets

  Introduction to Financial Markets
• Digital Project

  Digital Project

Tronc commun

• Social Sciences and Method: Sociology

  Social Sciences and Method: Sociology
• Macroeconomics 2

  Macroeconomics 2

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  JASON LERMYTE
  

  Volume horaire : 30

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at presenting the fixed-prices open-macroeconomics model, also called the Mundell-Fleming model. The first part of the course considers a generic version of the model with two polar exchange rate arrangements (perfect flexibility and hard peg) and variable degree of capital controls. The model is then used to assess the effects of economic policies in a small open economy, with a focus on the perfect capital mobility case. The second part of the course presents a two-country extension in order to explicate the role of international spillovers and to consider different exchange rate arrangements: floating, asymmetric fixed exchange rate regime vs. monetary union.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to describe in detail (1) the different factors that determine the balance of payment, (2) how those factors also impact the different markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets, Fx markets) (3) the mechanism by which a general equilibrium is achieved in a context of a small open economy, with floating and fixed exchange rate regime according to the Mundell-Fleming model. 2. An ability to analyse in detail (1) the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies and in a case of a fixed exchange rate regime, devaluation) (2) and the role of international variables in a context of a small open economy, with floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 3. An ability to describe in detail (1) the different factors that determine the balance of payment, (2) how those factors also impact the different markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets, Fx markets) (3) the mechanism by which a general equilibrium is achieved in a context of two countries in a floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 4. An ability to analyse in detail (1) the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies and in a case of a fixed exchange rate regime, devaluation) in a context of two countries in a floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 5. An ability to analyse in detail the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies) when countries decide to form a monetary union. 6. An ability to describe the different steps of the construction of the european monenatry system and to understand the main economic theories that underlies this construction.

   

  Skills

  7. An ability to determine mathematically/graphically a general equilibrium given the different functions representing the economic behaviours/budget constraint s of economic agents. 8. An ability to compute and to analyse the different multipliers for different types of policies/shocks (fiscal, monetary, mixed policies). 9. An ability to use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situations, contexts. 10. An ability to follow the evolution of the financial markets throughout the semester and to be able to link these markets movements to macroeconomics concepts.

  Values and Attitudes

  11. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 12. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Microeconomics 2

  Microeconomics 2

  Ects : 3

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing an explanation / exploration of the fundamental microeconomics theories related to a situation of imperfect competition and more specifically the case of monopoly, duopoly and goods differentiation.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to analyse how a partial equilibrium in a monopoly situation is determined, to understand the source of inefficiency generated. 2. An ability to analyse a partial equilibrium in a monopoly situation when the monopoly firm implement a price discrimination strategy (first and third degree) with one or two parts tariffs. 3. An ability to understand the concept of natural monopoly and to interpret the equilibrium obtained in this situation. 4. An ability to describe the different duopoly models (Cournot-Nash, Stackelberg, Bertrand), their assumptions, differences and implications. 5. An ability to describe the different non-homogeneous goods duopoly model (Launhardt Hotteling, Hotteling-Chamberlin (linear city model)), their assumptions, differences and implications. 6. An ability to analyse the model of monopolistic competition and to compare it with situations of monopoly and pure and perfect competition.

   

  Skills

  7. In a context of a simple monopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) and (5) the type of economic policy to implement to reduce the inefficiencies. 8. In a context of a natural monopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) and (5) the type of economic policy to implement to reduce the inefficiencies. 9. In a context of a duopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different para meters are changing (elasticity etc.) through different type of model such as Cournot-Nash, Stackelberg or Bertrand model. 10. In a context of a duopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically the different strategies of domination of one firm on another firm (price limit, partial monopoly, eviction strategy). 11. In a context of a duopoly and when goods are not homogeneous, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) through different type of model such as Launhardt Hotteling or Hotteling-Chamberlin (linear city model). 13. In a context of monopolistic competition, to determine mathematically and graphically long term and short term equilibrium, and how it differs from a simple monopoly situation or a pure and perfect competitive framework. 14. To use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  15. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 16. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Global Contemporary Issues

  Global Contemporary Issues

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MAXIMILIAN HOELL
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at addressing the major social and cultural issues of the contemporary world from both a synthetic approach in integrating the different Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines (Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, etc.) and a genesis of current issues. In this sense, the teaching approach is an intellectual method allowing the entering of a set of data (structures and dynamics) which underlays modern society. Students will understand the transition from modernity to postmodernity and the challenges brought by the different globalization dimensions.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This course provides tools to students to debate and understand issues of our globalized world, approaching them from both classical and contemporary debates around a variety of topics (freedom, human rights, racism, nationalism, science, religion, etc.) At the end of the course, the student will have improved: 1.- Critical reasoning skills. 2.- Communication skills, both oral and written. 3.- Teamwork skills. 4.- The capacity for initiative and organization. 5.- The ability to solve or seek solutions to problems, both in analysis and in synthesis. Also, upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1.- Understand and analyze modern society. 2.- Strengthen its commitment to the defense of ethical standards. 3.- Identify, analyze and predict issues of global relevance. 4.- Improve their knowledge of classical debates of philosophy and sociology.

• Management Accounting

  Management Accounting

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  SAMUEL HINDS
  

  Volume horaire : 18
• Digital Sciences

  Digital Sciences

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  MAITHILI PARANJAPE
  

  Volume horaire : 30

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  · Introduce computational logic and programming syntax

  · Explore various ways of writing a program solution for a given problem statement

  · Develop the essential technological background for students’ work life.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

   

  Knowledge

   

  1. Broad knowledge of programming principles

  2. Knowledge of current technology applications with the programming concepts

  Skills

   

  1. Evaluate a problem statement for building the structural blocks of a program

  2. Examine the problem statement to interpret the input and output requirements of the program.

  3. Design conditional statements using Boolean expressions.

  4. Construct repetitive instructions.

  5. Apply modularity in algorithmic: Python function and module

  6. Handle sequential data structures in Python: character strings, list.

  7. Read and write to files.

  Values and Attitudes

   

  1. Present flawless program solutions

  2. Work proactively on various programming challenges

  3. Add efficiency in the approach of problem solving.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Homework 20% + Test 30% + Final exam 50%

• Contract law

  Contract law

  Ects : 1

  Enseignant responsable :
  JEAN-FRANCOIS LE GAL
  

  Volume horaire : 12
• Mathematics

  Mathematics

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  CAROLINE GAUTIER
  

  Volume horaire : 30

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  To provide a working understanding of matrices and vector spaces for later modules to build on and to teach students practical techniques and algorithms for fundamental matrix operations and solving linear equations.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. The understanding algebraic and geometric representations of vectors in R^n and their operations
  2. The ability to define a linear combinaision, a dependant, independent and spanning set of vectors
  3. The ability to define subspace of a vector space, recognize and use basic properties of subspaces and vector spaces
  4. The ability to recognize echelon forms, to identify the number of pivots and to interprete the result
  5. The ability to define the size of a matrix, the inverse of a matrix, the transpose of a matrix
  6. The ability to provide a definition of the determinant and describe its properties (including the determinant of the inverse, the transpose, the determinant of a product, the determinant of an upper/lower triangular matrix)
  7. The ability to describe how performing row operations affects the determinant
  8. The ability to recognise a basis of the vector space Rn and describe coordinates of a vector relative to a given basis
  9. The ability to define the Image and the Kernel of a vector space and state the rank-nullity theorem
  10. The ability to define, give examples, and properties of the eigenvectors and eigenvalues

   

  Skills

  1. The ability to determine whether or not particular subsets of a vector space are subspaces
  2. The ability to perform row operations on a matrix and solve systems of linear equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination to reduce to echelon form
  3. The ability to perform common matrix operations such as addition, scalar multiplication, multiplication (when possible), and transposition
  4. The ability to solve linear systems of equations using the language of matrices and solve systems of linear equations using the inverse of the coefficient matrix when possible
  5. The ability to compute the inverse of a matrix using Gauss elimnination
  6. The ability to compute the determina nt of a two-by-two matrix or three-by-three matrix and the determinant of a matrix n x n via formula involving recuding to a determinant of size (n-1) x (n-1)
  7. The ability to determine a basis, the dimension and the equations of a finite-dimensional space in particular the Image and the Kernel of a matrix ( using the rank nullity theorem if need be).
  8. The ability to determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix and use characteristic polynomials to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors and, when possible diagonalize a matrix.
  9. The ability to use diagonal matrix to solve systems involving sequences of vectors or power of matrices.

  Values and Attitudes

  1. Ability to articulate deductive reasoning
  2. Rigor in reasoning and notation
• English and Communication

  English and Communication

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MATI KAIM
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  This course will focus on all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. It will also include English for Academic Purposes, as well as English in Business Contexts.

  The main objectives of this course will be to continue to improve the overall English level of students combined with greater awareness of academic norms and expectations.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Produce higher-quality written essays in a more academic style 2. Deliver more structured and professional presentations 3. Use a wider range of lexical items related to risk, management & team-building 4. Use the passive voice and the modal perfect (particularly in the context of job satisfaction reports) 5. Use vocabulary pertaining to grammatical categorie

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Grading Criteria : - Participation 20% - Essay 20% - Presentation 10% - Final Exam 50%

• Soft Skills & Employability

  Soft Skills & Employability

  Ects : 1

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Soft Skills and Employability aims at supporting student ’ s reflections about their studies and professional projects in connection with their personal life while growing as individuals, learning how to interact with others and collaborate. Its main general objective during the 3 years of the bachelor ’ s degree is to help each student start the process of finding his/her place in the working society and envisioning him/herself working happily and contributing to the world. During the second year, Soft Skills and Employability helps students to establish personal goals, to learn to work collaboratively, to present and explain their specificities, to develop and present a pitch, to decide what and where they want to study for their third year, and to describe how they want to contribute to the society.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This is done through the development of the following three transversal competences:

  • Adapting to new situations by becoming aware, experimenting with new tools or practices and using the group.
  • Building one's pathway by formalising one's skills, identifying one's achievements and the areas that remain to be developed, and expressing one's values.
  • Interacting and collaborating in a university context by seeing the workshop group as the beginnings of a working group, developing attentive listening to others, and by sharing tasks and roles within a group.
• Professional Experience

  Professional Experience

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  CAROLINE GAUTIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  To validate year 2, students need to demonstrate professional experience of a minimum of 5 continuous weeks before the Final Examination Board of year 2.

Options

• Introduction to Financial Markets

  Introduction to Financial Markets

  Ects : 1
• Digital Project

  Digital Project

  Ects : 1
• Second Foreign Language

  Second Foreign Language

  Ects : 1

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  One foreign language to pick at UCL : German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch

Tronc commun

• Statistics

  Statistics

  Ects : 5

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Following up on the first year module, this unit is designed to remind the students of probability concepts and common distributions, as well as introduce theory and techniques of inferential statistics.

  This course aims to provide students with a range of basic estimation and statistical tools that they might need to apply in further fields of their academical studies (finance, economics, marketing, etc.). It also aims to empower them with a knowledge based critical look on the numbers they will encounter in their studies or readings, both in their academic and everyday life. Finally, for those interested, it provides a strong foundation to further quantitative courses, for example in the financial field.

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  First year module Probability and Statistics (UE07).

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. Advanced knowledge of the mathematical definitions of the underlying concepts (sample space, probability measure, discrete/continuous distribution, joint/marginal distributions, random variable, PDF, CDF, Moments) 2. Advanced knowledge of the in-scope common distributions. (Uniform, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, Normal) 3. Knowledge of the sampling theory and its main theorems. 4. Knowledge of the various estimation methods 5. Familiarity with hypothesis testing

  Skills

  6. Ability to derive moments of a random variable given its distribution. 7. Ability to identify the right distribution suited to real-life situations. 8. Ability to derive PDF and/or CDF from one another. 9. Accurate reading of statistics tables 10. Ability to apply the pointwise estimation methods, using the appropriate theorems 11. Ability to compare estimators. 12. Ability to derive a confidence interval for an unknown parameter.

   

  Values and Attitudes

  13. Rigor in reasoning 14. Ability to articulate more sophisticated demonstrations

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  The summative assessment is made of 2 mid-terms and a final exam:

  • Test 1 (week 6 - 1.5h): Probabilities and sampling theory
  • Test 2 (week 11 - 1.5h): Inferential statistics and Estimation

  The Final exam (2h) will take place during exam week and will cover the whole course.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  Core Sources

   

  Handout designed by Laëtitia Comminges. Past papers and lectures slides will be available.

   

  Supplementary and Secondary Sources

   

  Probability and Statistics (4th edition) – Schaum’s Outlines

  Naked Statistics – Charles Wheelan

  Statistics for Business and Economics, Anderson, Sweeney, Williams (11 ed).

• Global Contemporary Issues

  Global Contemporary Issues
• Macroeconomics 1

  Macroeconomics 1

  Ects : 4

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing the fundamental macroeconomics theories with a specific focus on the description of a general equilibrium and the consequences of economic policies on economic growth and unemployment. The IS-LM/AS-AD model will be developed in both a context of perfect and imperfect competition. Impact of economic policies will then be studied under different time horizons highlighting the degree of rigidity of prices and wages. Shock of demand (mainly fiscal policy, monetary policy and mixed policcy) and shock of supply (productivity, variation of wages) will be simulated through numerical exercises and multipliers computations. A significant portion of this course is dedicated to quantitative modelling and chart analysis as support of key economic concepts.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to describe in details the interelations between the different types of markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets) and to comprehend by which mechanism a general equilibrium could be achieved. 2. An ability to analyse the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal and mixed policies) under different time horizons (short, medium, long term). 3. An ability to compare a situation of imperfect competition and a situation of perfect competition on the determination of a general equilibrium and the implication on the efficiencies of economic policies in the two contexts. 4. An ability to understand how productivity gain and change in real wage would impact the general equilibrium, especially in the good and labour market.

   

  Skills

  5. An ability to determine mathematically a general equilibrium given the different functions and economic behaviours of economic agents. 6. An ability to compute and calculate multipliers under different time horizons for different types of policies (fiscal, monetary, mixed policies) 7. An ability to illustrate graphically a general equilibrium and how a supply or demand shock would impact this equilibrium on the different markets considered. 8. An ability to use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  9. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 10. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Microeconomics 1

  Microeconomics 1

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  JASON LERMYTE
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing an explanation / exploration of the fundamental microeconomics theories, with a specific focus on the role of market inefficiencies and the different solutions emphasised by the theories to resolve them. Following a first chapter of consolidation of what has been taught during the end of the first year of a degree course (pure and perfect competitive framework, the existence of a general equilibrium, its pareto-efficiency leading to the first theorem of welfare economics) this course will mainly focus on market inefficiencies and will cover in detail the theory of externality and the theory of public goods.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to understand how a partial equilibrium could be achieved in a decentralised economy and how public intervention could affect (or not) this equilibrium and impact surpluses of economic agents. 2. An ability to analyse the mechanism by which a general equilibrium could be achieved (in an economy with or without production) and to assess its pareto optimality. 3. An ability to understand the first and second fundamental theorem of welfare and their limits. 4. An ability to describe how game theory (and more specifically the Nash equilibrium) could be used to reconsider the theorems of welfare. 5. An ability to define the concept of externality, to understand how it generates some inefficiency in a decentralised economy and to explore the different sollutions to resolve this market inefficiency (internalisation, public intervention (Pigou), redefinition of property rights (Coase theorem)). 6. An ability to define the concept of public goods, to understand the condition of optimality for the production of this type of goods (i.e Bowen Lindahl Samuelson condition), to understand how its production generates some inefficiency in a decentralised economy and to explore the different sollutions-procedures to resolve this market inefficiency (public intervention through majority decision (Bowen vote), individualised taxation etc.).

   

  Skills

  7. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) of each economic agents and (3) deadweight-losses and how they evolve due to state intervention in a context of pure and perfect competition. 8. An ability (1) to compute mathematically, (2) represent graphically a general equilibrium (with or without production), and to demonstrate whether this equilibrium is pareto optimal or not. The students is also expected to be able to int erpret how this equilibrium could be impacted if some parameters were to change in a context of pure and perfect competition. 9. An ability to determine a Nash equilibrium in a game with imperfect and complete information (prisonners dilemma type of game), and the type of policies/institutions that could be implemented to converge Nash and Pareto equilibria. 10. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (3) a deadweight-loss in presence of externality (positive or negative). 11. An ability to compute mathematically and to describe graphically how (1) public intervention (2) internalisation or merger (3) a right to pollute market may impact (a) a partial equilibrium (b) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (c) the deadweight-loss for the economy as a whole in presence of externality (positive and/or negative). 12. An ability to determine mathematically and graphically (1) the condition of pareto optimality (Bowen Lindahl Samuelson conditions) (2) the surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents and (3) the deadweight-loss generated in a decentralised economy for the production of public goods. 13. An ability to compute mathematically the quantity/price of public goods under different financing assumptions such as (1) a procedure of voluntary subscription (2) a situation of non-state intervention (decentralised economy equilibrium) (3) a mechanism of individualised taxation (4) a taxation implemented through majority vote (Bowen vote). 14. To use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  15. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 16. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Management Accounting

  Management Accounting

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  SAMUEL HINDS
  
• English

  English

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  JUAN IGNACIO DURAN
  SEBASTIAN SALT
  

  Volume horaire : 24

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Research and presentation of different areas of global issues, focusing on economics, society and general cultural concerns. Writing assignments will include an academic essay, a summary and a story, while the soft skills to be developed will include presentations, role-plays and debates.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Students will develop a wide range of skills that include researching, processing and analysing complex information in a short space of time. In addition, they will examine various means of delivering this information as efficiently as possible in a variety of academic and professional contexts. By the end of the course, they will become familiar with a broad range of key issues in the areas related to international economics ,technology and society.

• Social Sciences and Method: Political Sciences

  Social Sciences and Method: Political Sciences

  Ects : 2

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  I. Revisiting Classical Theory "The devils Playground" (Durkheim) I. Revisiting Classical Theory, Marx Weber and Dubois II. World Migration II. Migration Theory III. Organisational ecology IV. Research Design V. Robert Merton: Social Structure and Anomie VI Durkheim Egoistic Suicide VII Hedstrom& Swedberg on Social Mechanisms VIII Granovetter on Embeddedness IX Schelling on segregation X Raymond Boudon, Beyond Rational Choice Theory

  Compétences à acquérir :

  The course is designed to probe deaper into the sociological study of society. Sociology focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. Major themes in sociological thinking include the interplay between the individual and society, how society is both stable and changing, the causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life. Understanding sociology helps discover and explain social patterns and see how such patterns change over time and in different settings. By making vivid the social basis of everyday life, sociology also develops critical thinking by revealing the social structures and processes that shape diverse forms of human life. Particular emphasis in this second course in sociology is on decision making processes and how interaction and interaction patterns shape our preferences when making decisions.

• History of the Management of the Firm

  History of the Management of the Firm

  Ects : 4

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  This course examines the evolution of the firm from the 19th to the 20th century in the context of: a) Organisation, b) Marketing, c) Production, d) Strategy, e) Accounting

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Explain the evolution of organisational forms 2. Understand the idea of market 3. Explain the history of industrialisation 4. Explain the evolution of strategy as a process 5. Understand the meaning and history of accounting practices

   

  Courses Objectives

  History of the management of the firm is a course that merges aspects history and business. As such, students will learn how firms have changed and developed since the 19th century until present day. This history will focus in five traits of firms: organisation, marketing, strategy, production and accounting. Given the structure of the course, students will learn to apply theoretical concepts to case studies.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Grading Criteria

  Participation 5% Group Presentation 20% Report 25% Final Exam 50%

• Private Law: Contracts and Tort Law I

  Private Law: Contracts and Tort Law I

  Ects : 2

  Compétences à acquérir :

  To achieve, from the comprehension and critical analysis, a basic level of knowledge with regard to the concepts of contract, its elements, the consequences of the breaches of the contracts and the bases of the contractual responsibility. - To acquire the capacity to valuate social facts in conformity with the legal rules and case law. - To practice and improve the technique of writing a legal opinion from a law of obligations perspective. - To practice and improve the analysis of court decisions on the law of obligations and on the law of non-contractual liability. - To incorporate in one's arguments case law, legal doctrine and other specialized texts. - To achieve basic knowledge about some of the main types of contract.

• Soft Skills and Employability

  Soft Skills and Employability

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Soft Skills and Employability aims at supporting students ’ reflections about their studies and professional projects in connection with their personal life while growing as individuals and learning how to interact with others and collaborate. Its main general objective during the three years of the bachelor ’ s degree is to help each student start the process of finding his/her place in the working society and envisioning him/herself working happily and contributing to the world. During the first year, Soft Skills and Employability helps students to understand the importance of soft skills and to interact with others in new and sometimes challenging situations. In particular, Soft Skills and Employability help students to develop their listening skills, their cooperation skills, to understand how to adapt to new situations, and to talk about themselves.  

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This is done through the development of the following three transversal competences:

  • Adapting to new situations by becoming aware, experimenting with new tools or practices and using the group.
  • Building one's pathway by formalising one's skills, identifying one's achievements and the areas that remain to be developed, and expressing one's values.
  • Interacting and collaborating in a university context by seeing the workshop group as the beginnings of a working group, developing attentive listening to others, and by sharing tasks and roles within a group.

Options (1 UE à choisir)

• Taler empresas

  Taler empresas

  Ects : 1

  Enseignant responsable :
  NORA LADO
  
• Design Thinking

  Design Thinking

  Ects : 1

Tronc commun

• Macroeconomics 2

  Macroeconomics 2

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  JASON LERMYTE
  

  Volume horaire : 30

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at presenting the fixed-prices open-macroeconomics model, also called the Mundell-Fleming model. The first part of the course considers a generic version of the model with two polar exchange rate arrangements (perfect flexibility and hard peg) and variable degree of capital controls. The model is then used to assess the effects of economic policies in a small open economy, with a focus on the perfect capital mobility case. The second part of the course presents a two-country extension in order to explicate the role of international spillovers and to consider different exchange rate arrangements: floating, asymmetric fixed exchange rate regime vs. monetary union.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to describe in detail (1) the different factors that determine the balance of payment, (2) how those factors also impact the different markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets, Fx markets) (3) the mechanism by which a general equilibrium is achieved in a context of a small open economy, with floating and fixed exchange rate regime according to the Mundell-Fleming model. 2. An ability to analyse in detail (1) the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies and in a case of a fixed exchange rate regime, devaluation) (2) and the role of international variables in a context of a small open economy, with floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 3. An ability to describe in detail (1) the different factors that determine the balance of payment, (2) how those factors also impact the different markets (goods market, monetary markets, securities markets, labour markets, Fx markets) (3) the mechanism by which a general equilibrium is achieved in a context of two countries in a floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 4. An ability to analyse in detail (1) the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies and in a case of a fixed exchange rate regime, devaluation) in a context of two countries in a floating and fixed exchange rate regime. 5. An ability to analyse in detail the consequences of economic policies (especially monetary, fiscal, mixed policies) when countries decide to form a monetary union. 6. An ability to describe the different steps of the construction of the european monenatry system and to understand the main economic theories that underlies this construction.

   

  Skills

  7. An ability to determine mathematically/graphically a general equilibrium given the different functions representing the economic behaviours/budget constraint s of economic agents. 8. An ability to compute and to analyse the different multipliers for different types of policies/shocks (fiscal, monetary, mixed policies). 9. An ability to use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situations, contexts. 10. An ability to follow the evolution of the financial markets throughout the semester and to be able to link these markets movements to macroeconomics concepts.

  Values and Attitudes

  11. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 12. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Microeconomics 2

  Microeconomics 2

  Ects : 3

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at providing an explanation / exploration of the fundamental microeconomics theories related to a situation of imperfect competition and more specifically the case of monopoly, duopoly and goods differentiation.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated:

  Knowledge

  1. An ability to analyse how a partial equilibrium in a monopoly situation is determined, to understand the source of inefficiency generated. 2. An ability to analyse a partial equilibrium in a monopoly situation when the monopoly firm implement a price discrimination strategy (first and third degree) with one or two parts tariffs. 3. An ability to understand the concept of natural monopoly and to interpret the equilibrium obtained in this situation. 4. An ability to describe the different duopoly models (Cournot-Nash, Stackelberg, Bertrand), their assumptions, differences and implications. 5. An ability to describe the different non-homogeneous goods duopoly model (Launhardt Hotteling, Hotteling-Chamberlin (linear city model)), their assumptions, differences and implications. 6. An ability to analyse the model of monopolistic competition and to compare it with situations of monopoly and pure and perfect competition.

   

  Skills

  7. In a context of a simple monopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) and (5) the type of economic policy to implement to reduce the inefficiencies. 8. In a context of a natural monopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) and (5) the type of economic policy to implement to reduce the inefficiencies. 9. In a context of a duopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different para meters are changing (elasticity etc.) through different type of model such as Cournot-Nash, Stackelberg or Bertrand model. 10. In a context of a duopoly, to determine mathematically and graphically the different strategies of domination of one firm on another firm (price limit, partial monopoly, eviction strategy). 11. In a context of a duopoly and when goods are not homogeneous, to determine mathematically and graphically (1) a partial equilibrium (2) surpluses (or change in surpluses) for each economic agents (3) deadweight-losses (4) how they evolve when different parameters are changing (elasticity etc.) through different type of model such as Launhardt Hotteling or Hotteling-Chamberlin (linear city model). 13. In a context of monopolistic competition, to determine mathematically and graphically long term and short term equilibrium, and how it differs from a simple monopoly situation or a pure and perfect competitive framework. 14. To use and adapt economic concepts studied in class on new topics, situation, context.

  Values and Attitudes

  15. An ability to take responsibility for their studies in and outside of class and to be proactive and take initiative for further individual development. 16. An ability to work effectively, and appropriately with others in class.

• Management Accounting

  Management Accounting

  Ects : 3

  Enseignant responsable :
  SAMUEL HINDS
  

  Volume horaire : 18
• English

  English

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  SEBASTIAN SALT
  JUAN IGNACIO DURAN
  

  Volume horaire : 24

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Research and presentation of different areas of global issues, focusing on economics, society and general cultural concerns. Writing assignments will include an academic essay, a summary and a story, while the soft skills to be developed will include presentations, role-plays and debates.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Students will develop a wide range of skills that include researching, processing and analysing complex information in a short space of time. In addition, they will examine various means of delivering this information as efficiently as possible in a variety of academic and professional contexts. By the end of the course, they will become familiar with a broad range of key issues in the areas related to international economics ,technology and society.

• Social Sciences : Sociology

  Social Sciences : Sociology

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  SEBASTIAN LAVEZOLO PEREZ
  
• Private Law : Contract and Tort Law II

  Private Law : Contract and Tort Law II

  Ects : 2

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  After a study of the consumer¿s mechanisms of protection (making a special reference to the conclusion of contracts with general conditions), the students will approach to the function and main characteristics of the most important contracts in Private Law, especially from a commercial perspective. Thus, will be exposed the basic aspects of the contract of sale, deposit and work and service contracts. The content of the following lessons are focused to the understanding of mechanisms of credit and secured transactions, as relevant tools in business activity. To provide a more complete vision of the mercantile contract Law, the program includes a general view of diverse contracts used by the companies in order to organize their goods and services distribution just as the study of the basic features of insurance contract ¿both necessary instruments in business world.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This course has as main objective to bring students to the main contracts they will work with in his professional life, mainly related to business world.

• Linear algebra

  Linear algebra

  Ects : 4

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  1. R^n set 2. Matrices 3. System of inear equations 4. Square matrices 5. Determinants 6. Basis 7. Range 8. Diagonalization

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Introduction to linear Algebra and matrices.

• Global Contemporary Issues

  Global Contemporary Issues

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MAXIMILIAN HOELL
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The course aims at addressing the major social and cultural issues of the contemporary world from both a synthetic approach in integrating the different Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines (Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, etc.) and a genesis of current issues. In this sense, the teaching approach is an intellectual method allowing the entering of a set of data (structures and dynamics) which underlays modern society. Students will understand the transition from modernity to postmodernity and the challenges brought by the different globalization dimensions.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  This course provides tools to students to debate and understand issues of our globalized world, approaching them from both classical and contemporary debates around a variety of topics (freedom, human rights, racism, nationalism, science, religion, etc.) At the end of the course, the student will have improved: 1.- Critical reasoning skills. 2.- Communication skills, both oral and written. 3.- Teamwork skills. 4.- The capacity for initiative and organization. 5.- The ability to solve or seek solutions to problems, both in analysis and in synthesis. Also, upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1.- Understand and analyze modern society. 2.- Strengthen its commitment to the defense of ethical standards. 3.- Identify, analyze and predict issues of global relevance. 4.- Improve their knowledge of classical debates of philosophy and sociology.

• Digital Sciences

  Digital Sciences

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  MAITHILI PARANJAPE
  

  Volume horaire : 30

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  · Introduce computational logic and programming syntax

  · Explore various ways of writing a program solution for a given problem statement

  · Develop the essential technological background for students’ work life.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  By the end of this module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

   

  Knowledge

   

  1. Broad knowledge of programming principles

  2. Knowledge of current technology applications with the programming concepts

  Skills

   

  1. Evaluate a problem statement for building the structural blocks of a program

  2. Examine the problem statement to interpret the input and output requirements of the program.

  3. Design conditional statements using Boolean expressions.

  4. Construct repetitive instructions.

  5. Apply modularity in algorithmic: Python function and module

  6. Handle sequential data structures in Python: character strings, list.

  7. Read and write to files.

  Values and Attitudes

   

  1. Present flawless program solutions

  2. Work proactively on various programming challenges

  3. Add efficiency in the approach of problem solving.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Homework 20% + Test 30% + Final exam 50%

• Digital project

  Digital project

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  VIRGINIE SRECKI
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Une entreprise confie à un groupe d'étudiants un projet digital à mener sur 4 à 6 mois, décomposé en plusieurs rendus intermédiaires et terminant par une soutenance orale. Selon l'entreprise les projets sont variés : projet de recherche sur le digital, analyse de contenus sur différents réseaux, community management, révision/ refonte de site web, développement d'applications mobiles, utilisation d'excel VBA pour des projets de contrôle de gestion, digital angels...

  Coefficient : 1

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Gestion de projet : adaptabilité, capacité de compréhension et d'organisation, communication avec l'entreprise, respect des délais et des consignes, partage des tâches, capacité de restitution...

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Note de suivi 30%, teaser (vidéo) 10% et soutenance finale (60%)

• Professional Experience

  Professional Experience

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  CAROLINE GAUTIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  To validate year 2, students need to demonstrate professional experience of a minimum of 5 continuous weeks before the Final Examination Board of year 2.

Options (1 UE à choisir)

• Taler empresas

  Taler empresas

  Ects : 1

  Enseignant responsable :
  NORA LADO
  
• Design Thinking

  Design Thinking

  Ects : 1

Enseignements obligatoires semestre 3

• Social Sciences and Method

  Social Sciences and Method

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  GABRIELLE ANGEY-SENTUC
  

  Volume horaire : 18
• Microeconomics 3

  Microeconomics 3

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  SOPHIE MERITET
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  This module aims to provide students with a foundational knowledge of a broad range of concepts and theories related to the ‘economic theory of imperfect competition’ along with rigorous training in the mathematical and graphical techniques relevant in analysing the associated models.

  • Genrela Equilibrium and Pareto
  • Externalities
  • Collective goods

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  Mathematics prerequisites and Principles of microeconomics 1&2

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Knowledge

   

  On successful completion, students will demonstrate:

  1. Foundational knowledge of a broad range of concepts and theories of the economic topics studied such as the determination of a general and partial equilibrium and their degree of efficiencies, the allocation of resources and their degree of efficiencies in the case of (a) externality and the production of public goods.

   

  Skills

   

  On successful completion, students will be able to:

  2. Compute mathematically, illustrate graphically and interpret results of advanced economic concepts studied in this module.

  3. Reflect on their learning and respond to feedback, adapting to new application, contexts and in an effective way.

  4. Select, evaluate and apply appropriate numerical methods, models and techniques to solve complexe problems across a range of models and context.

  In depth comparison, synthesise, evaluate and apply the concepts and theories of the disciplines in written communications, using appropriate models

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  50% final exam and 50% continuous assessment

• Microeconomics 4

  Microeconomics 4

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  SOPHIE MERITET
  

  Volume horaire : 36

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Intermediate microeconomics 2 develops a basis for evaluating the efficiency and equity implications of competition and other market structures, and a perspective on the appropriate role of government. Included are the study of market structure, and market failure. Given the emphasis on applications in Principles of Economics I & II, Intermediate Microeconomics will put more emphasis on the mastery of theoretical concepts and analytical tools, although their application to real world problems remains an important part of the course.

   

  Decision-making of producer and the possibilities of market equilibrium will be discussed, depending on different types of competition.

  - Monopolies - Duopolies - Differentiation

   

  This course is an online course.

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  Mathematics prerequisites and Principles of microeconomics 1&2

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Knowledge

   

  On successful completion, students will demonstrate:

  1. Foundational knowledge of a broad range of concepts and theories of the economic topics studied such as the determination of a general and partial equilibrium and their degree of efficiencies, the allocation of resources and their degree of efficiencies in the case of (a) externality and the production of public goods.

   

  Skills

   

  On successful completion, students will be able to:

  2. Compute mathematically, illustrate graphically and interpret results of advanced economic concepts studied in this module.

  3. Reflect on their learning and respond to feedback, adapting to new application, contexts and in an effective way.

  4. Select, evaluate and apply appropriate numerical methods, models and techniques to solve complexe problems across a range of models and context.

  In depth comparison, synthesise, evaluate and apply the concepts and theories of the disciplines in written communications, using appropriate models

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Online course :

  100 Continuing assessment with 50% video +50% online quizzes

• Contract and tort Law 1

  Contract and tort Law 1

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MARTIN SINTES
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  French contract law

  Coefficient : 2 ECTS

  Compétences à acquérir :

  - legal reasoning - problem solving - ability to evaluate incoming litigations

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  A. Bénabent : Droit civil : Les obligations (Montchrestien) Y. Buffelan-Lanore : Droit civil : 2ème année (Masson) R. Cabrillac : Droit des obligations (Cours Dalloz) H. Capitant, F. Terré et Y. Lequette : Les grands arrêts de la jurisprudence civile (Dalloz) B. Fages : Droit des obligations (LGDJ) J. Flour, J.L. Aubert et E. Savaux : Les obligations : Tomes 1 et 2 (A. Colin) Ph. Malaurie, L. Aynès et Ph. Stoffel-Munck : Les obligations (Cujas) Ph. Malinvaud : Droit des obligations (Litec) S. Porchy-Simon : Les obligations (HyperCours Dalloz) A. Sériaux : Droit des obligations (PUF) B. Starck, H. Roland et L. Boyer : Obligations : Tomes 1, 2 et 3 (Litec) F. Terré, Ph. Simler et Y. Lequette : Les obligations (Précis Dalloz)

• Contract and tort Law 2

  Contract and tort Law 2

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MARTIN SINTES
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Contenu : professionnels, culturels, d’actualité et de société

  Forme : Lectures et commentaires d'arrêts de la Cour de cassation et cas pratiques.

  Méthodologie : prise de parole en public, travail sur l’expression orale et écrite.

  Pré-requis recommandés :

  Une volonté de s’investir et un niveau d’anglais correct

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  Une attitude professionnelle (ponctualité et sérieux)

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Savoir s’exprimer à l’oral

  Améliorer ses compétences langagières et communicationnelles

  Enrichir son vocabulaire

  Développer sa créativité

  Travailler en équipe

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  1/3 contrôle continu

  -1 note : cas pratique + commentaire d'arrêt.

  -travail individuel hebdomadaire

  2/3 examen final

  Texte + questions, exercices de grammaire et vocabulaire, tâche d’expression écrite

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  A. Bénabent : Droit civil : Les obligations (Montchrestien) Y. Buffelan-Lanore : Droit civil : 2ème année (Masson) R. Cabrillac : Droit des obligations (Cours Dalloz) H. Capitant, F. Terré et Y. Lequette : Les grands arrêts de la jurisprudence civile (Dalloz) B. Fages : Droit des obligations (LGDJ) J. Flour, J.L. Aubert et E. Savaux : Les obligations : Tomes 1 et 2 (A. Colin) Ph. Malaurie, L. Aynès et Ph. Stoffel-Munck : Les obligations (Cujas) Ph. Malinvaud : Droit des obligations (Litec) S. Porchy-Simon : Les obligations (HyperCours Dalloz) A. Sériaux : Droit des obligations (PUF) B. Starck, H. Roland et L. Boyer : Obligations : Tomes 1, 2 et 3 (Litec) F. Terré, Ph. Simler et Y. Lequette : Les obligations (Précis Dalloz)

• English language

  English language

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  VERONIQUE BOURREL
  

  Volume horaire : 24

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Contenu : professionnels, culturels, d’actualité et de société

  Forme : débats, jeux de rôles, quiz et activités ludiques

  Méthodologie : prise de parole en public, travail sur l’expression orale

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Savoir s’exprimer à l’oral

  Améliorer ses compétences langagières et communicationnelles

  Enrichir son vocabulaire

  Développer sa créativité

  Travailler en équipe

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  100% contrôle continu

  -3 notes : présentation individuelle + jeu de rôles + note d’oral

  -travail individuel hebdomadaire (grammaire, vocabulaire, compréhension et expression écrites)

• Projets tutorés

  Projets tutorés

  Ects : 1

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Volume horaire : 6

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Le projet tutoré est un travail de groupe qui réunit 4 étudiants pendant tout le semestre. Les projets tutorés sont des mises en situation professionnelle, en lien avec le double diplôme. Par exemple, les étudiants pourront être amenés à participer activement à la promotion et à la communication de la formation, à créer et renforcer les liens avec les alumni de cette filière. En deuxième année, il s’agit du prolongement du thème choisi en L1, en coordination avec les nouveaux étudiants de L1.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Les compétences visées sont : Mettre en pratique la méthodologie de gestion de projets Développer l’autonomie et l’initiative de l’étudiant Développer l’aptitude au travail en équipe Acquérir des méthodes de travail professionnelles Gérer son temps et un budget  

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Le projet est évalué en deux temps : - Tout au long du semestre : Production du groupe : qualité, respect des objectifs établis ou justification des écarts par rapport aux objectifs, démarche tout au long de l’année (respect des délais, points réguliers, etc.). - Ponctuellement, à la fin de l’année : Soutenance orale : restitution du projet et capacité à prendre du recul.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  Bordallo I., Ginestet J.P. (1993) Pour une pédagogie du projet, Hachette Education, 192 p. Capra L., Arpin L. (2001) L'apprentissage par projets, Chenelière/McGraw-Hill, Montréal. Huber M. (2005) Apprendre en projets, Ed. Chroniques sociales, Lyon, 2ème éd.  

• Global Contemporary Issues

  Global Contemporary Issues

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  MURIELLE BEGUE
  

  Volume horaire : 18
• Management Accounting 1

  Management Accounting 1

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  ANNE BIZIERE
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Course content

   

  Management accounting aims at understanding the origin of performance in a company and the way it can be improved. The purpose of management accounting is hence to find the links between sales and expenses, between expenses and balance sheet, between management decisions and their consequences in the financial statements. Management accounting will provide managers with information and models to understand cost behaviors, to optimize results and to anticipate the consequences of decisions.

  The course is divided into 9 parts to study the main managerial accounting concepts and methods.

  2LOALX14 - Management accounting 1

  • Introduction to managerial accounting
  • Cost Volume Profit analysis
  • Relevant costs and incremental analysis
  • Direct costing
  • Full costing and indirect costs allocation

   

  Learning outcomes

   

  Sessions are divided in:

  • Courses: quick presentation of the concepts with examples
  • Exercises: for each session, some parts of exercises will be prepared

  Students are recommended to use a spreadsheet for calculations.

  Pré-requis recommandés :

  Notions of financial accounting.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  The course objectives for students are:

  • To understand the difference between financial and managerial accounting
  • To understand the business model of a company and its managerial accounting part
  • To Understand and apply the main cost accounting methods, costs analysis and budgeting methods
  • To have all the necessary tools for the assessment of performance, profitability and operational risk in a business

  This course is a prerequisite for management control.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Interim test: 50%

  Final exam: 50%

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  English language

  HORNGREN C., BHIMANI A., DATAR S., RAJAN M. (2015), Management and Cost accounting, Pearson, sixth edition.

  French language

  HORNGREN C., BHIMANI A., DATAR S., FOSTER G. (2009), traduction et adaptation française par G. LANGLOIS, Comptabilité de gestion, Pearson Education, 4ème édition

  BERLAND N. et DE RONGE Y. (2016), Contrôle de gestion, Pearson, 3ème édition

  BOUQUIN H. (2011), Comptabilité de gestion, Economica, 6ème édition

  ALAZARD C., SEPARI S., (2018), DCG11 Contrôle de gestion, éd.?Dunod, 5ème édition

• Management Accounting 2

  Management Accounting 2

  Ects : 2

  Enseignant responsable :
  ANNE BIZIERE
  

  Volume horaire : 18

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Course content

   

  Management accounting aims at understanding the origin of performance in a company and the way it can be improved. The purpose of management accounting is hence to find the links between sales and expenses, between expenses and balance sheet, between management decisions and their consequences in the financial statements. Management accounting will provide managers with information and models to understand cost behaviors, to optimize results and to anticipate the consequences of decisions.

  The course is divided into 9 parts to study the main managerial accounting concepts and methods.

  2LOALX15 - Management accounting 2

  • Activity-based costing
  • Budgeting
  • Standard costing and variance analysis
  • Course conclusion (presentation of management accounting in small companies)

   

  Learning outcomes

   

  Sessions are divided in:

  • Courses: quick presentation of the concepts with examples
  • Exercises: for each session, some parts of exercises will be prepared

  Students are recommended to use a spreadsheet for calculations.

  Pré-requis recommandés :

  Notions of financial accounting.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  The course objectives for students are:

  • To understand the difference between financial and managerial accounting
  • To understand the business model of a company and its managerial accounting part
  • To Understand and apply the main cost accounting methods, costs analysis and budgeting methods
  • To have all the necessary tools for the assessment of performance, profitability and operational risk in a business

  This course is a prerequisite for management control.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Group presentation in session 12: 30%

  Final exam: 70%

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  English language

  HORNGREN C., BHIMANI A., DATAR S., RAJAN M. (2015), Management and Cost accounting, Pearson, sixth edition.

  French language

  HORNGREN C., BHIMANI A., DATAR S., FOSTER G. (2009), traduction et adaptation française par G. LANGLOIS, Comptabilité de gestion, Pearson Education, 4ème édition

  BERLAND N. et DE RONGE Y. (2016), Contrôle de gestion, Pearson, 3ème édition

  BOUQUIN H. (2011), Comptabilité de gestion, Economica, 6ème édition

  ALAZARD C., SEPARI S., (2018), DCG11 Contrôle de gestion, éd.?Dunod, 5ème édition

• Statistics

  Statistics

  Ects : 5

  Enseignant responsable :
  JOSE TRASHORRAS
  

  Volume horaire : 36

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Chapter 1 : We mostly review the concepts covered in the stat I course (UE 07). Chapter 2 : Sampling.

  • Sampling, sample mean, sample variance.
  • Convergence in probability and in distribution
  • Law of large numbers
  • Central limit theorem

  Chapter 3 : Estimation

  • Parametric estimation
  • Bias, variance and mean squared error
  • Moment method estimation
  • Maximum likelihood estimation
  • Confidence intervals

  Pré-requis recommandés :

  It is an asset if you know the basics of Python ( first year course "informatique"). But the knowledge of Python is not mandatory for this statistics course. It is also an asset if you are comfortable with chapters 1 and 2 of the stat I handout on descriptive statistics (UE 07, "POLY-StatDesc-L1").

  Pré-requis obligatoire :

  1. The Stat I handout on probabilities (UE 07, "Partie 1 : Probabilités").
  2. The course called "outils mathématiques" (UE 15).
• Macroeconomics

  Macroeconomics

  Ects : 4

  Enseignant responsable :
  ABD EL KADER SLIFI
  

  Volume horaire : 36

  Coefficient : 1

Options semestre 3

• German

  German

  Enseignant responsable :
  ISABELLE MITY
  

  Volume horaire : 36
• French

  French

  Enseignant responsable :
  PASCALE RIBARDIERE
  

  Volume horaire : 36

Enseignements suivis à la Goethe Universität de Francfort

• Accounting 1

  Accounting 1

  Ects : 6

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Die Veranstaltung vermittelt die Grundlagen der Kosten- und Erlösrechnung. Sie liefert einen Überblick über ihre Bedeutung und Einordnung in den Controllingkontext, zeigt wichtige Kostentypen auf und gibt Einblicke in relevante Verfahren der Kostenarten-, Kostenstellen- und Kostenträgerrechnung.

  Zusätzlich zur Veranstaltung findet ein Mentorium statt.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Darüber hinaus werden die Erlösrechnung, die Erfolgsrechnung sowie weiterführende Kostenrechnungssysteme diskutiert.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer Klausur von 90-minütiger Dauer.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  Literaturhinweise werden in der Veranstaltung bekanntgegeben.

• Finanzen 2

  Finanzen 2

  Ects : 6

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Die Veranstaltung hat Finanzinstrumente & Finanzmärkte zum Kern. Es gibt drei Teilbereiche: Aktieninvestments, Bondinvestments, Derivate/Optionen. Im Teilbereich Aktieninvestments wird in Anknüpfung an OFIN die Theorie der Selektion optimaler Portfolios diskutiert. Diese dient als Grundlage für die Bestimmung der Eigenkapitalkosten auf der Basis des CAPM bzw. von Multifaktormodellen. Anschließend werden die grundlegenden Ansätze zur Unternehmensbewertung vorgestellt. Im Teilbereich Bondinvestments wird ausgehend von einer Analyse der Zinsstrukturkurve auf die grundlegende Bewertung von Bonds (festverzinslichen Wertpapieren) eingegangen. Darauf aufbauend werden die Konzepte der Duration sowie der Konvexität als zentrale Maße für die Zinssensitivität von Bonds vorgestellt, um abschließend deren Einsatz im Rahmen des Zinsrisikomanagements von Bondinvestments zu beleuchten. Im Teilbereich Derivate werden die grundlegenden derivativen Finanzinstrumente Forwards, Futures und Optionen sowie die Funktionsweise der Märkte für diese Produkte vorgestellt. Aufbauend auf einer Analyse der Produktcharakteristika werden die theoretischen Modelle zur Bestimmung des Forward/Future-Preises sowie zur Bewertung von Optionen unter No-Arbitrage-Bedingungen thematisiert. Mit diesem Rüstzeug ausgestattet werden dann grundlegende Strategien des Risikomanagements für Wertpapierportfolios unter Verwendung derivativer Finanzinstrumente diskutiert.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Die Studierenden...

  • ...erlangen fachliche und methodische Basiskompetenzen im Bereich Finanzwirtschaft
  • ...sind mit den wichtigsten Finanzinstrumenten und Finanzmärkten vertraut
  • ...beherrschen die wichtigsten Modelle zur Analyse und Bewertung von Finanzinstrumenten und kennen ihre Anwendungsgrenzen
  • ...kennen einfache Strategien des Risikomanagements für Wertpapierportfolios unter Verwendung derivativer Finanzinstrumente
  • ...entwickeln im Rahmen der Übungen und Mentorien Kompetenzen zur eigenständigen Lösung von anwendungsorientierten Problemen.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer Klausur von 90-minütiger Dauer.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  • Bodie, Z., A. Kane und A. Marcus (BKM) (2014): „Investments“, 10th Global Edition, McGraw-Hill. (Ältere Auflagen oder die verwandten Titel der drei Autoren z.B. „Investments and Portfolio Management“ können genutzt werden. Beachten Sie dann jedoch die gegenüber den Folien veränderte Kapitel-, Tabellen- und Abbildungsnummerierung).
  • Albrecht, P. und R. Maurer (AM) (2008): „Investment- und Risikomanagement", 3. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage, Stuttgart: Schäffer/Poeschel.
• Wirtschaftsethik

  Wirtschaftsethik

  Ects : 6

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Modul "Einführung in die Wirtschaftsethik" besteht aus einer Vorlesung (zweistündig), einer Übung und einem Mentorium (jeweils einstündig). In der Vorlesung werden wirtschaftsethische Fragestellungen, Denk- und Lösungsansätze erarbeitet, die in der Übung anhand einschlägiger Texte vertieft werden. Im Mentorium werden darüber hinaus mit Fallbeispielen ausgewählte Einzelfragen anhand aktueller Literatur erörtert und diskutiert.

  Im Modul BWET werden u. a. folgende Themenbereiche behandelt:

  • Gewinnstreben und Ethik
  • Wohlfahrtsökonomik und Ethik
  • Theorien der Wirtschaftsethik
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Moralität und Rationalität

  Insgesamt steht im Modul BWET die generelle Frage im Vordergrund, wie man im Bereich wirtschaftlichen Handelns moralische Ansprüche zur Geltung bringen kann und soll. Hinsichtlich des „Könnens” werden dabei systembedingte Restriktionen diskutiert, hinsichtlich des „Sollens” die Frage nach der ethischen Legitimität jener systembedingten Restriktionen. Für diese Auseinandersetzung leitend ist die These, dass eine marktwirtschaftliche Wirtschaftsverfassung vor allem auch ethisch begründet ist. Daraus ergeben sich allerdings weiterführenden Fragen, die in der Veranstaltung ebenfalls erörtert werden.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Die Studierenden...

  • ...besitzen fundiertes Wissen über das Verhältnis von Ethik und Ökonomik im Lichte jeweils verschiedener Konzeptionen.
  • ...können wirtschaftliche Probleme unter ethischen Aspekten angemessen reflektieren.
  • ...erkennen die Relevanz der Ökonomik und der Betriebswirtschaftslehre für die Lösung ethischer Probleme.
  • ...können Problemstellungen unter individual-, unternehmens- und ordnungsethischen Aspekten differenziert analysieren.
  • ...können entsprechend ethisch und ökonomisch verantwortungsvoll entscheiden und handeln.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer Klausur von 90-minütiger Dauer.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  • Birnbacher, A. (2007). Analytische Einführung in die Ethik (2. Aufl.). Berlin: de Gruyter.
  • Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016). Business ethics: Managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization. 4th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Homann, K. (2014). Sollen und Können: Grenzen und Bedingungen der Invididualmoral. Wien: Ibera.
  • Lütge, C., & Mukerji, N. (Hg.) (2016). Order ethics: An ethical framework for the social market economy. Berlin: Springer.
  • Lütge, Christoph & Uhl, Matthias (2017): Wirtschaftsethik. München: Verlag Franz Vahlen.
  • Pies, I. (2015). Ordonomik als Methode zur Generierung von Überbietungsargumenten - eine Illustration anhand der Flüchtlings(politik)debatte. Zeitschrift für Wirtschafts- und Unternehmensethik, 18 (2), 171-200.
  • Pies, Ingo (Hrsg.) (2015).Der Markt und seine moralischen Grundlagen: Diskussionsmaterial zu einem Aufsatz von Jeff R. Clark und Dwight R. Lee. Freiburg: Alber.
  • Suchanek, A. (2015). Unternehmensethik. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck.
  • van Aaken, D. & Schreck, P. (Hrsg.) (2015). Theorien der Wirtschafts- und Unternehmensethik. Frankfurt a. M.: Suhrkamp.
• Makroökonomie 2

  Makroökonomie 2

  Ects : 6

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  The language of the course is English. The course provides an introduction to advanced macroeconomics at the undergraduate level, serving as a bridge between intermediate-level macroeconomics and graduate-level macroeconomics. It is intended for undergraduates who are now ready to study advanced topics in macroeconomics in greater analytical detail. The course objective is to deepen our understanding of fundamental macroeconomic problems and appropriate policies. After completing this course, students should be able to understand newspaper articles on stabilization and growth policies.

  Highly successful students will be able to explain these articles to non-economists. Top students will be able to spot mistakes and to debate opinions expressed in the press. Although the emphasis is on presenting the intuition behind macro theory, we will be using a combination of figures and mathematics to derive results, with more emphasis on mathematics. Knowledge of functions, derivatives, and constrained optimization, along with basic statistics is assumed.

   

  Course Outline

   

  Part I: Economic Growth

  1. Some facts about prosperity and growth (ch. 2)
  2. Capital accumulation and growth: The basic Solow model (ch. 3)
  3. Technological progress and growth: The general Solow model (ch. 5)
  4. Growth accounting
  5. R&D-based models of endogenous growth (ch. 9)

  Part II: Business Cycles

  1. Some facts about business cycles (ch. 13)
  2. Consumption (ch. 15)
  3. Investment (ch. 14)
  4. Monetary policy and aggregate demand (ch. 16)
  5. Inflation, unemployment and aggregate supply (ch. 17)
  6. Explaining business cycles (ch. 18)

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Graduates of the programs understand, reflect and apply state-of-the art theories.

  Students will master formal macroeconomic analysis, including decomposing the sources of growth and the analytics of business cycles and their stabilization.

  Students will able to apply the techniques and their understanding of the course’s models in their further studies and use them to inform their understanding and discussion of the macroeconomy.

  Students will be able to understand and critically comment on macroeconomic growth and stabilization policies.

  Students will be able to express, explain and analyze fundamental concepts and models of the macroeconomy formally, verbally and graphically.

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Successful completion of a written exam of 90 minutes duration.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  Textbook:

  Introducing Advanced Macroeconomics: Growth and Business Cycles, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2010 By Peter Birch Sørensen and Hans Jørgen Whitta-Jacobsen.

• Mikroökonomie 2

  Mikroökonomie 2

  Ects : 6

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  

  Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

  Dieser Kurs gibt eine Einführung in ausgewählte Teilbereiche der aktuellen mikroo¨konomischen Forschung. Angesprochene Themen sind unter anderem die klassische Entscheidungstheorie, Spieltheorie, Laborexperimente und die Verhaltensökonomie.

  Compétences à acquérir :

  Lernziele und Kompetenzen

  • Die Studierenden werden dazu befähigt, moderne mikroökonomische Theorie zu verstehen und zu reflektieren
  • Die Studierenden lernen, quantitative mikroökonomische Methoden zu beherrschen
  • Die Studierenden werden dazu in die Lage versetzt, Fachwissen aus der theoretischen und empirischen Mikroökonomie einzuordnen und miteinander in Beziehung zu setzen

  Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

  Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer Klausur von 90-minütiger Dauer.

  Bibliographie-lectures recommandées

  • Varian, Hal: Grundzüge der Mikroökonomik, 7.Aufl.
  • Gravelle, Hugh und Ray Rees: Microeconomics, 3. Aufl.
• Matière à choisir dans le domaine du Management

  Matière à choisir dans le domaine du Management

  Ects : 5

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  
• Matière à choisir dans le domaine Economics

  Matière à choisir dans le domaine Economics

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER
  
• Matières à choisir dans le domaine Accounting and finance

  Matières à choisir dans le domaine Accounting and finance

  Ects : 5

  Enseignant responsable :
  CELINE LASNIER