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International Perspectives on Management Control Systems, 7.5 Higher education credits
Internationella perspektiv på ekonomistyrsystem, 7,5 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2023-11-16
Established by: School of Business, Economics and IT
Applies from: V24
Learning outcomes
The purpose of this course is that the student will achieve deepened knowledge in the field of management control systems from an international perspective.
On finishing the course, the student will:
Knowledge and understanding 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the field of management control systems from an international perspective, including both an overview of the field and insight into current research, as well as specialized knowledge in certain areas of the field.
Competence and skills 2. Demonstrate an ability to critically interpret and analyse complex phenomena, issues and situations within the field of management control systems from an international perspective considering various social, environmental, and economic aspects of the field; 3. Demonstrate an ability to plan and, through an informed choice and use of appropriate methods, search, collect and assess data within the field of management control systems from an international perspective; 4. Demonstrate an ability in speech and writing to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments which they are based on by following academic requirements and guidelines for the contents, language and form.
Judgement and approach 5. Demonstrate an ability to critically discuss relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues within the field of management control systems from an international perspective; 6. Demonstrate an ability to critically discuss complex phenomena, issues and situations which are of relevance to the field of management control systems from an international perspective.
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree of 180 HE credits, with 90 HE credits in business administration or equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
The students carry out three written assignments, two in a group and one individual, as well as active participation in a seminars.
Detailed instructions, grading criteria, and the schedule for all assessment elements for regular examination and re-examination will be presented in the course description at the course introduction.
Course contents
The course is divided into three main subject areas: management control tools, management control systems, and international perspectives on management control systems. Part 1 focuses on wanted and unwanted effects of different management control tools. Part 2 deals with how management control tools form management control systems. Part 3 focuses on how different international contexts impact on design, use and effects of management control systems. The course stresses social, environmental and economic aspects related to management control.
Other regulations
Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1N - second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Business Administration