| 1 | Applied Operations Research | EBB888B05 |
| Students will work out a number of case studies (in pairs), on which reports will be made and presentations given during the course. The cases are practical applications of planning and scheduling problems in, among others, production- and distribution logistics, telecommunication, maintenance, and public transport. Much attention will be paid to the possibilities and difficulties encountered when using simulation as a flexible method to analyze the process of complex stochastic systems. Special attention is given to statistical analysis of the output and optimization with the aid of simulation. Guest lectures covering a number of OR application areas provide an overview of how OR models and techniques are used in practice. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. W. Romeijnders | | Docent(en) | Guest lecturersdr. W. Romeijnders E.R. van Beesten | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -computer practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individueel mondeling tentamen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Exchange students should have a solid background in OR at a level comparable to third-year students in Econometrics & OR. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Info: Dr Ward Romeijnders, phone: +3150 36 38613.
Secr: Operations, phone: +3150 36 37491, e-mail: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl. |
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| 2 | Asset Pricing for Pre-MSc &Minor Finance | EBB133A05 |
| Asset Pricing is a course about the financial assets through which corporations can raise funds, and particularly about the valuation of these financial assets. The course first sets the scene by describing ownership and control characteristics of corporations, and how these relate to their financing. Subsequently, it elaborates on valuing financial assets. For this purpose, the time value of money, interest rates (or yields) and the valuation of bonds are discussed. Also stock valuation models will receive ample attention. In addition, modern portfolio theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model will be introduced and used to explain expected returns. A final issue will be the valuation of financial options, using both the binomial option pricing model and the Black-Scholes option pricing model. A central theme throughout the course will be the law of one price, which dictates that equivalent investment opportunities must trade for the same price in all markets. This law will be presented as one of the corner stones of valuation. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S. Tillema | | Docent(en) | dr. C.K.D. Adjasidr. S. Tillema | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -computer test/wekelijkse quiz, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr Sandra Tillema, e-mail s.tillema@rug.nl
Secretary Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room: 5411.0836 |
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| 3 | Behavioural and Experimental Economics | EBB086A05 |
As the name suggests, this course has two main themes: behavioural economics and experimental economics. They are interconnected, as behavioral economics (BE) is typically informed by insights from experimental research.
Introduction to behavioral economics: Oftentimes, we are not the flawless, time-consistent maximizers of our own expected utility that neoclassical rational choice theory assumes us to be. Instead, we tend to make choices that are not in our long-run self-interest. For example, we delay unpleasant tasks and are tempted by short-term pleasures. Our choices are susceptible to the framing of decision-making problems because our cognitive abilities to solve them are limited. Also, we are willing to sacrifice our own interests to help others. The behavioral economics part of the course will teach you the basic theories that describe the above behaviors, including basic prospect theory, hyperbolic discounting and theories of fairness and altruism.
Introduction to experimental economics: How do people really behave? Experimental economics (EE) examines this question empirically. We will discuss experimental research on various topics (e.g. market experiments, game theory experiments, labor market experiments). You will learn about the standards of experimental economics and the main types of experiments. We will make a direct connection to behavioral economics by discussing experimental evidence on the behavioral view of human decision-making. We will not only talk about experiments but also do some classroom experiments ourselves. There will also be a group assignment, where the task is to work out a proposal for an economic experiment. You will present this proposal in class, incorporate the feedback that you get, and write up the research proposal as a paper.
Note that the schedule is irregular as the course is front-loaded with lectures. In the first three weeks there will be three lectures per week; in the next week two lectures, and in the last three weeks one lecture per week. The reason for this front-loading is that 25% of the grade is based on an assignment (the abovementioned research proposal for an experiment). To be able to write this assignment, students should learn about the experimental methodology and the types of experiments first - hence the many lectures in the first few weeks. For the exact times please consult the website rooster.rug.nl |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A.N. Péter | | Docent(en) | dr. A.N. Péter M.M. van Oldeniel, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students should be familiar with the contents of the Microeconomics courses (EBP841B05 and EBB067A05), as well as the Mathematics and Statistics courses (EBP817B05, EBP034A05, EBP822B05) of year 1 and year 2 of the BSc E&BE (or equivalent courses for students from other programmes). | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr. Noémi Péter, a.n.peter@rug.nl, room 5411.0749
Secretary: Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 4 | Behavioural Corporate Finance | EBB087A05 |
| The course will identify and apply behavioral phenomena to the study of corporate financial decision making. The course provides psychology-based explanations for observed corporate and managerial behaviors that do not fit well within the neoclassical framework of traditional corporate finance. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M.M. Kramer | | Docent(en) | dr. M.M. Kramer | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Recommended: course on fundamentals of corporate finance | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Grietje Pol, phone: +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail: g.pol@rug.nl, room: 5411.0836 |
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| 5 | Behavioural Decision Making | EBB104A05 |
| This course aims to provide students with an overview and understanding of topics in behavioral decision-making. A variety of theories and findings on decision-making will be discussed in class. In addition, their relevance in explaining and predicting (group) decision-making in organizational settings will be discussed in more depth in the tutorials. Topics that we will discuss in the course include dual process approaches, motivations, emotions, interdependent decision-making in negotiations, and group decision-making. The course is designed as follows: Within the lectures the theories of behavioral decision-making will be explained, as well as the psychological basis behind these effects. Within the tutorials, students will practice applying BDM theories into practice. Students are expected to have read the papers assigned for each week and should be able critically examine the papers. The course includes a group assignment in which students will discuss theories as well as practical applications of these theories in real-world settings. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A. Schumacher | | Docent(en) | dr. S.A.E.G. Albalooshidr. A. Schumacher | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the secretariat: marketing.education@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 3633686 |
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| 6 | Capital Structure and Financial Planning | EBB060A05 |
| The first year course Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting and the second year course Capital Structure and Financial Planning introduce you to the fundamentals of corporate finance. In the first year, you learned the core concepts of financial analysis and applied them to the investment decision of companies and the trade-off between return and risk. In the second year you apply the same concepts to the financing decisions of companies. In a group you value a firm by making a financial planning based on your own Excel model. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. ing. N. Brunia | | Docent(en) | dr. C.K.D. Adjasidr. ing. N. Brunia F.M. Giesenow | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -gastcollege , -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Recommended: Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting (EBP031A05) | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Secretary Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 7 | Comparative Country Studies | EBB686A05 |
| This course provides students with analytical tools to analyze and compare market and business environments in different countries. Such analytical tools will comprise both 'hard' and 'soft' perspectives to gain an understanding of the nature of different national business environments. Concretely, it will involve on the one hand comparing key macro-economic indicators to assess strategic market conditions (factor and demand market conditions) and on the other hand a comparative business systems perspective focusing on institutional influences (the cultural, political, financial and labor system) on business systems (including the nature of economic actors, of market organization, of work coordination and control systems). It is suggested that only this combined analysis will deliver managers and businesses a full picture of market and business environments in different countries. In empirical terms the course will focus on comparing countries with contrasting business systems. |
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| 8 | Contemporary Theories on B&M | EBB098A05 |
This course aims at analyzing some salient themes/theories in Business and Management. Students are challenged to adopt a critical approach with regard to the validity of the knowledge derived from these theoretical insights. Students have to :
- understand the contribution of the selected theories to the discipline of Business and Management
- make a critical assessment of the theoretical foundation on one of the theories
- make a critical assessment of the empirical validation of the theory
- identify its major limitations
The course consists of two parts:
1. The first three weeks five introductory lectures on four specific contemporary themes/theories are offered.
2. The last three weeks of this period students will select one of the themes and discuss some additional papers in smaller working group sessions(nine groups about 30 students per session, each divided into 10 sub-groups of 3 students). The students will assess the distributed literature under supervision of a lecturer. |
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| 9 | Corporate Finance for Minor Finance | EBB134A05 |
| In this course, the lessons learnt from studying the valuation of financial assets, will be applied to the valuation of real assets, such as factories and machines. Various methods for real asset valuation will be considered, including the Weighted-Average-Cost-of-Capital method, the Adjusted Present Value method and real options approaches. Also ways to derive expected future cash flows (being an important input for real asset valuations) from accounting statements and other information will be discussed. In addition to the valuation of real assets, the financing of firms will be covered in this course. Taking the irrelevance theorem as a starting point, the course will explore the consequences of, for instance, taxes, agency problems and information asymmetries, on the capital structure of firms. A similar set of arguments will be applied to firms' pay-out policies. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S. Homroy | | Docent(en) | drs. M.E. Helmanteldr. S. Homroy | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Asset Pricing for Pre-MSc & Minor Finance (EBB133A05) is a strongly recommended prior | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Ellie Jelsema, phone: + 31 (0)50 363 3685, e-mail: e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 10 | Corporate Financial Restructuring | EBB088A05 |
| Corporate finance assumes that managerial actions on corporate strategies increase market value or shareholders’ wealth. Corporations implement several strategies for financial restructuring. Merger and acquisitions (M&As) and diversification are growth strategies, a divestiture is a downsizing strategy, and leveraged buyouts or going private are strategies to change ownership. M&As, in particular, are worldwide common strategies estimated to be worth trillions of US dollars. Therefore, they can have a considerable impact on both domestic and global economies. Interestingly, empirical studies have found results that those strategies do not always create value. It is clear that corporate restructuring activities occur in highly complex environments where strategies provide unique opportunities with considerable risk. This course deals with the causes and consequences of those complex activities on creating value. Students are expected to understand the theoretical foundations that explain the reason as well as the observed or real effects of financial restructuring activities on corporate value and performance. Students are required to work in teams to prepare presentations of research papers and case studies and also to write a team paper about their analysis on value creation of a real life example of M&A or restructuring activities. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. H. Gonenc | | Docent(en) | dr. H. Gonencdr. N. Selmane | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele presentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The course assumes that the students are familiar with the main finance, statistics and econometrics concepts and methodologies typically taught during the first and second years of the BSc E&BE. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Ellie Jelsema, tel. +31 (0)50 3633685, e-mail e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, room 5411.0836. |
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| 11 | Corporate Governance for E&BE | EBB089A05 |
| This course offers an introduction to the theory and practice of corporate governance. It focuses on corporate governance mechanisms such as shareholders and voting rights, boards, committees, and remuneration, as well as on comparing corporate governance systems used in different country settings, including the differences in corporate governance codes established in different countries. The discussion of these mechanisms and systems starts from agency theory and resource dependency theory. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. C.L.M. Hermes | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. C.L.M. Hermes | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele presentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | No specific prior knowledge is required | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Ellie Jelsema, phone +31 (0)50 3633685, e-mail e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 12 | CrossCultural Management | EBB036A05 |
| The course provides an overview of the foundations of cross cultural sociology and psychology, and the more recent application of cross cultural analysis in the context of international business and management. The role and meaning of values, differences in values between countries, as well as the convergence / divergence debate in cross cultural management are discussed. |
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| 13 | Culture and Economics | EBB090A05 |
In this course, we discuss the increasingly recognized role of culture (interpreted as shared values, norms and beliefs) on economic behaviour and outcomes. The course consists of two parts. In the first two introductory lectures, we sketch a general overview how cultural differences in recent years have been theoretically and empirically linked to differences in economic outcomes and the conduct of international business respectively. This recent trend is positioned against the background of a discussion why economics traditionally used to ignore cultural explanations, and how it struggles to incorporate cultural factors now.
The second part of the course consists of three lectures, in which we go deeper into the impact of values, norms and beliefs for economic behavior and outcomes. One lecture deals with the impact of differences in attitudes and value orientations for economic behavior; another with the impact of differences in norms about kinship and family relations; a third about the role of differences in religious beliefs on political and economic outcomes. At the end of the course, students should be aware of the cultural contingency of economic outcomes and behaviors, and be able to relate form an informed assessment of the promises of cultural explanations in economic thought. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. R.K.J. Maseland | | Docent(en) | dr. R.K.J. Maseland | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -computer test/wekelijkse quiz | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr R.K.J. Maseland, e-mail r.k.j.maseland@rug.nl
GEM Secretariat: e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31(0)50 36 33458, 5411.0538 |
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| 14 | Design and Planning of Production | EBB058B05 |
| To survive in the ever increasing global competition, production organizations need to carefully attune their production system to their environment. We pay attention to production system design with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement and Lean Production. The suitability of a production structure is assessed on characteristics of the market (product mix, volume) and characteristics of capacity (humans, machines, tools). Sample topics are Line Balancing, Cellular Manufacturing, Pull Production, Workload Control, and Scheduling. Design methods and techniques will be practiced through assignments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. W.M.C. van Wezel | | Docent(en) | dr. ir. T. Bortolottidr. W.M.C. van Wezel | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the coordinator: w.m.c.van.wezel@rug.nl, +31 50 3637181 or the secretary: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl |
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| 15 | Development Finance | EBB091A05 |
| This is an introductory course on "development finance." It is targeted at students with a basic knowledge in economics and business. The level will be aimed at students who have finished the first year of an economics and/or business programme. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A.M. Mueller | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B.W. Lensinkdr. A.M. Mueller | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students should have completed the first year of an economics or business bachelor. The course assumes that the students are familiar with the basic concepts and models discussed in the first-year economics and business courses. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Grietje Pol, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836, phone +31(0)50 3633685 |
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| 16 | Difference- & Differential Equations | EBB812A05 |
| Equilibrium solutions, periodic solutions and the general solution of difference and differential equations. Stability properties of solutions of such equations. Simple dynamic economic models.Calculus of variations, control theory, the Maximum Principle. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A. van der Made | | Docent(en) | student-assistantsdr. A. van der Made D. Vullings, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Linear Algebra and Convexity | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Allard van der Made, phone +31(0)50 36 37077, e-mail a.van.der.made@rug.nl
Secretray: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl |
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| 17 | Digital Marketing Analytics | EBB105B05 |
| In simplistic terms, digital marketing is the promotion of products or brands via one or more forms of digital media. However, digital marketing is merely adding digital channels to the media mix; it is about integrating digital into all facets of marketing. Major companies like Unilever and ING increasingly shift their marketing budgets from traditional to digital media which underlines the growing importance of digital marketing. Beyond this, a rise of new digital-only market players (i.e. Zalando and Amazon) can be observed. The aim of this course is therefore to show what new challenges and opportunities marketers face in the digital age and provide students with strategic and analytical skills to (1) understand the fundamental constructs and principles of consumer behavior in the digital age, (2) describe the implications of the digital revolution for business model formulation, (3) compose a customized digital marketing program for a given organization, and (4) track performance indicators for digital marketing activities. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. E. de Haan | | Docent(en) | dr. E. de Haan E.N.M. Lesscher | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | All students in this course should have some prior knowledge about marketing and the related concepts (e.g. from the marketing course in the first year of their bachelor), as well as some basic knowledge in statistical analyses using software like SPSS, STATA or R(e.g. from Statistiek BDK and/or other statistical courses).
A maximum of 8 exchange students can enroll in this course. | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the secretary: marketing.education@rug.nl |
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| 18 | Dynamic Econometrics | EBB813A05 |
| Analysis of univariate and multivariate linear time series models |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. T. Boot | | Docent(en) | dr. T. Boot | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Notions of econometrics, statistics and mathematics considered in previous courses of the BSc EOR Programme, in particular the courses Probability Theory for EOR, Probability Distributions, Estimation and Testing, Statistical Modelling for EOR, Statistical Inference, Linear Models in Statistics, Introduction to Econometrics. Participants in the course need to know (a) matrix algebra, determinants, convergence of deterministic sequences, difference equations; (b) the topics considered in chapters 1.1-2.9 of the book Econometrics by F. Hayashi; (c) standard theory on estimation and hypothesis testing for models of independent and identically distributed random variables (including asymptotic results involving LLN, CLT, CMT and stochastic convergence modes). In addition, the course requires familiarity with some softwares to perform statistical data analysis (e.g., Stata, R, EViews, Matlab, S-Plus, Gauss, GNU-Octave, etc.). | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl |
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| 19 | Economics of Banking | EBB062A05 |
| The course begins with an introduction to the role of banks in the economic system where the emphasis is on the microeconomic, macroeconomic, and management aspects of the banking industry. Subsequently, each of these three topics is studied in more depth. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. C. Laureti | | Docent(en) | dr. C. Laureti A. Rauf, MSc. D.M. te Kaat, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | While there are no formal requirements, this course makes extensive use of the tools and knowledge acquired during the courses Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure and Financial Planning, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics and Statistics of the first two years of E&BE. | | Opmerkingen | secretariat: Ellie Jelsema, e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, +31(0)50 363 3685, 5411.0836 |
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| 20 | Empirical Econometrics | EBB113A05 |
| Students select a research topic, formulate hypotheses and collect data. Furthermore, students use an econometric software package (Stata) to carry out their empirical research. Next, they estimate their model and test their hypotheses. Finally, they report their findings in an empirical research paper. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessie | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessieprof. dr. J.P. Elhorstdr. U.C.P. Schneider | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele presentatie, -groepsopdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students are expected to be familiar with the topics discussed in the courses Introduction to Econometrics, Dynamic Econometrics and Numerical Methods.
Exchange students should have a solid background in Econometrics at a level comparable to third-year students in Econometrics & OR. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Kimberley Vudinh, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail k.m.vudinh@rug.nl |
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| 21 | Empirical Research Project for IB | EBB044A05 |
| The course deals with topics like measurement, descriptive statistics, regression, factor analysis, multicollinearity, and causality, and applies these concepts to academic journal articles. The course will focus on interpretation and critical analysis of literature while using the statistical concepts mentioned before. By going through a selection of already published journal articles dealing with international business phenomena, students will familiarize themselves with the interpretation and critical analysis of existing state-of-the-art IB research. The selection of papers will be published on Nestor. Students may find it helpful to use the book from the second-year course Statistics II as background reading. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | M.A. Papakonstantinou | | Docent(en) | dr. M. Abolhassani M.A. Papakonstantinoudr. C.H. Slager | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | It is crucial that students understand the basics of statistics and regression, as this course is of applied nature. This means that knowledge on technical aspects related to for example variance and regression analyses is present. In particular, this course builds on the second-year course Statistics II. | | Opmerkingen | Contact through the GEM secretariat: e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl, phone: +31(0)50 363 3458, room DUI 538 |
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| 22 | Environmental and Resource Economics | EBB898B05 |
The course studies the basic issues of environmental and resource economics from a microeconomic and theoretical perspective. Main subjects are:
- Economic analysis of the causes of environmental degradation (external effects, property rights and market failure);
- Economic valuation methods of environmental damage;
- Markets as allocation mechanism for natural resources (fossil energy,solid waste, recycling, water scarcity, fisheries);
- Market allocation for pollution (The relevance of voluntary negotiations, analysis of policy instruments: standards, pollution charges, markets of emission permits);
- International dimensions of environmental economics: international cooperation on global environmental problems (acid rain, global warming, ozone layer depletion). |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. P. Heijnen | | Docent(en) | dr. P. Heijnen M.M. van Oldeniel, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students are assumed to have knowledge of microeconomics at the level of the first- and second-year courses in the E&BE program and are comfortable working with (simple) mathematical microeconomic models. | | Opmerkingen | This course is also available for students of other disciplines than Economics.
Coordinator: Dr Pim Heijnen, p.heijnen@rug.nl, room 5411.0745
Secretary: Kim Vudinh, e-mail k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 23 | Ethics and International Business | EBB608B05 |
| This course deals with a range of ethical issues related to international business. Examples of ethics issues emerging in international business are—among others—corporate rights, bribery and corruption in a global context, human rights, taxation, inequality. In this course, we will address questions such as: What are the ethical rights and duties of corporations in a global context? Should multinational corporations apply the ethical standards of the countries where they operate or are there universal moral principles? What are the implications of international business on income inequality? Do the wealthy have obligations towards the poor? To address these and related questions we will examine the main theories in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and moral psychology. The course is set up in highly interactive ways, and we devote a large part of the time to a number of important and well known cases from international business ethics by means of collaborative assignments. |
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| 24 | Ethics in Business and Management | EBB100A05 |
| Corruption, responsible sourcing, sweatshops, gender discrimination, cultural relativism - these are only a few of the numerous ethical challenges we face in business and management. But research in moral psychology shows that we often fail to see what is morally important about a situation. And if we do see it, we often do not know how to deal with it. And even if we know how to deal with it, we often do not act accordingly. This course takes a practical approach to business ethics. Its main objectives are to foster sensitivity to moral aspects of decision making in business and management; to teach analytic skills that help you take a position in moral debates and to give a reasonable justification for your position; and to develop ways to successfully cope with dilemmas and issues that arise. We examine the main theories in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and moral psychology, and we consider specific issues concerning ethics management. The course is set up in highly interactive ways, and we devote a large part of the time to a number of important cases from business ethics by means of collaborative assignments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. C. Lisciandra | | Docent(en) | dr. C. Lisciandra H.L. Rienks, MSc.dr. W. Westermandr. R.O.S. Zaal | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students who have already taken the course Ethics in Business Management are not allowed to take the course Ethics and International Business. | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the coordinator: e-mail c.lisciandra@rug.nl
Secretary Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 25 | Finance and Risk Management for IB | EBB631B05 |
As an introductory finance course, the purpose is to demonstrate the role of financial management within the corporation. The emphasis of this course is to develop a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts and basic tools of finance. At the end of this module, the students will be able to understand and employ the conceptual foundations for making efficient corporate financial decisions. During the course the following topics will be covered:
• Introduction of Finance Activities;
• Evaluation of Financial Performance;
• Time Value of Money & Valuation of Financial Securities;
• Risk and Return;
• Capital Budgeting;
• Financial Structure and Dividend Policy;
• Working Capital Management;
• Derivatives and Risk Management. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. H. Gonenc | | Docent(en) | dr. H. Gonenc student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (open vragen), -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Lectures are designed to introduce major subjects related to the course content. Tutorials aim to answer questions from students and solve numerical problems related to weekly subjects. The final grade is the combination of quiz (20%) and exam (80%) grades. Online learning tool of the literature can be utilized by students who are willing to do extra work with homework assignments being available on ConnectPlus (access code is required).
Secretary: Ellie Jelsema, phone: +31(0)503633685, e-mail: e.t.jelsema@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 26 | Finance Theory and Modelling | EBB825A05 |
We give an introduction to the most important concepts in financial engineering. Our treatment is conceptual and puts emphasis on the mathematical translation of concepts like risk, riskless profit, derivative, tradable.
Along the way we will introduce those concepts and tools from probability theory and operations research, that are helpful in modeling and solving some basic problems in financial engineering. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. L. Dam | | Docent(en) | dr. L. Damdr. A.A. Tsvetkov | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege, hoor- en werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Knowledge of calculus, basic finance, microeconomics, and dynamic econometrics | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Lammertjan Dam, phone +31(0)50 36 36518, e-mail l.dam@rug.nl
Secretary: Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 363 3685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 27 | Financial Statement Analysis for E&BE | EBB081A05 |
Financial statements represent the basis for a wide range of business analysis techniques.
Managers use them to monitor their firms' performance relative to competitors, to inform external investors, to help in determining new financial policies, and to calibrate their investment strategy by evaluating potential new acquisitions.
Security analysts use them to rate and value companies on which they issue recommendations.
Bankers use them to determine loans’ terms and potential lending extensions.
Investment bankers use them as a basis for valuing and analyzing prospective M&As.
Consultants use them in performing competitive analyses between their clients and peer companies.
Overall, this course provides a framework for using financial statement data in a wide variety of business analysis and valuation contexts. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. Y. Karaibrahimoglu | | Docent(en) | dr. Y. Karaibrahimogludr. V.A. Porumb | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege, -gastcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For E&BE students: the course builds upon the topics discussed in the courses Financial Accounting for E&BE and Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting, and you have to be familiar with those topics.
For BDK-profile accountancy students: the course builds upon the topics discussed in the courses Financial Accounting BDK and Financial Management BDK, and you have to be familiar with those topics. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Jessica Bakker, e-mail i.j.bakker@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 3633535, room 5411.0829 |
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| 28 | Foreign Dir. Investment, Trade & Geogr. | EBB037A05 |
| The international economy confronts a firm with many uncertainties: currency values, trade barriers, curbs on international investment, and the degree of macroeconomic stability in countries where production is carried out and/or goods are traded, are but a few of the factors which influence a firm’s daily operations and long-term (strategic) planning. In order to allow a firm to succeed internationally, its managers must not only understand how these factors impact the firm’s competitive environment, but also how they are likely to evolve in the future and why. This course introduces the student to the economic theories which help the manager understand the market forces driving the global economy, as well as the consequences of the international economy for how governments are likely to implement economic policies. These insights provide an essential input to the management decision-making process. In this course we will mainly focus on the financial aspects of globalization. This course follows up on the first year course IB environment that deals with trade theory. This course deals with the monetary and financial dimensions of globalization, and the changing geography of economic activity. |
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| 29 | Game Theory | EBB872A05 |
| This course consists of combined lectures/tutorials including a discussion of a series of exercises. Ample attention is paid to the basic elements of non-cooperative games, in particular of static and dynamic games, and games with asymmetric information. There is a formal mathematical discussion about different equilibrium concepts for such games, like Nash equilibria, (subgame) perfect equilibria, Bayesian equilibria, and signaling equilibria. Ample attention will be paid to the rationality, beliefs and information of the players. Applications will be discussed with respect to, e.g., oligopoly models. The course further pays attention to mathematical properties of cooperative games, and concludes with a formal discussion of the principal-agent model. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L. Schoonbeek | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. L. Schoonbeek | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Exchange students should have a very solid background in mathematics and probability theory at a level comparable to third-year students of the BSc EOR. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Prof Bert Schoonbeek, phone: +31(0)50 36 33798, e-mail: l.schoonbeek@rug.nl
Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail , room 5411.0734k.beute@rug.nl |
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| 30 | Generalized Linear Models | EBB883B05 |
| The course gives an introduction to the field of generalized linear models (GLM), which are an extension of the standard regression model (alternatively called the linear model). The GLM comes into play if the assumptions of linearity and/or normality – the usual ingredients of the standard regression model – are violated. GLMs are often used in actuarial science and risk insurance, for example to model the number and the size of claims. Hence, GLMs are particularly important to students with in an interest in actuarial science. However, this course gives a general introduction to GLMs in a broad statistical context. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. W.P. Krijnen | | Docent(en) | dr. W.P. Krijnen | | Onderwijsvorm | hoor- en werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | opdracht(en) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | IMPORTANT: EOR students should register for the course as well as (separately!) for the exam(s) of WISM-08 Statistisch modelleren at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Results will automatically be listed in ProgRESS under EBB883B05 Generalized Linear Models, which is how the module must appear in your approved course list.
Info: Dr W.P. Krijnen, phone: +31(0)50 36 33780, e-mail: w.p.krijnen@rug.nl |
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| 31 | Global Business History | EBB038B05 |
Why are some countries rich and others poor? The course Global Business History studies this question by focusing on the historic evolution of the business firm, a key factor in economic development. A study on the determinants of successful entrepreneurship in the past may help to understand why we observe the things we see today, such as the cross-country income differences mentioned above. Often, a roadmap of the development of the firm in years, decennia and perhaps even centuries before provides insight in today’s state of affairs. In the words of Winston Churchill, the further backward one looks, the further forward one can see.
Therefore, this course explores the history of the business firm in an international perspective. We do so by studying the evolution of the business firm in time and space as well as the evolution and variation of the conditions under which business has operated in different parts of the world. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | D. Chilosi | | Docent(en) | D. Chilosi G. Lecce, PhD. student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: dr David Chilosi, e-mail: d.chilosi@rug.nl
Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 32 | Global Development Studies | EBB921B05 |
| This course is about the main determinants of socio-economic development in developing countries. Students learn about the similarities and differences in the socio-economic development of various regions in the world such as China, India, South-East Asia, Latin-America, Eastern Europe and Africa. In the course, the role of trade, technology, health, education, structural change, and foreign aid on socio-economic development is explained. The usefulness of various empirical methods to measure socio-economic development and its determinant is discussed, and theories of socio-economic development are evaluated. Throughout the course, national and international policies to generate socio-economic development are discussed and evaluated. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. G.J. de Vries | | Docent(en) | dr. G.J. de Vries | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl, tel. +31(0)50 36 33458, room 5411.0538
Coordinator: G.J. de Vries, gem.feb@rug.nl |
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| 33 | Global Political Economy | EBB039B05 |
| This course provides an introduction to the basic theories and methods of international political economy. Its subject concerns the institutions and structures making up the global economic system. The course covers topics such as the global distribution of labor and institutions of trade, development policy, gender, the environment, and others. The course introduces students to the three main perspectives in global political economy: realist/nationalist, liberal, and critical. It aims to teach students to take an informed position in debates about globalization and responses to it. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M.V. Nikolova | | Docent(en) | dr. A.A. Erumban B. Gootjes R. Konietznydr. A. Minasyandr. M.V. Nikolova M.A. Papakonstantinou N. Terzidis M.M. Ulceluse, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact through the GEM secretariat, e-mail: gem.feb@rug.nl, phone: + 31 (0)50 363 3458, room 5411-0538 |
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| 34 | Globalization - MNEs & Institutions | EBB082A05 |
This course brings together the international economics and international business offered earlier in the curriculum. It helps students to learn from research and develop a critical attitude towards academic papers. For this reason the course does not rely on textbooks, but solely uses academic papers.
The key topic of the course is the interaction between the multinational enterprise and its economic environment, with a particular interest in the role of institutions and distance in MNE activity, FDI and trade. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A.C. Steiner | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. H.W.A. Dietzenbacherdr. A.C. Steiner | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The student has taken courses in international economics and international business at an intermediate level.
The student is able to interpret and explain econometric output. | | Opmerkingen | GEM Secretariat: +31 (0)50 36 33458, gem.feb@rug.nl, 5411.0538 |
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| 35 | Globalization - The Great Unbundlings | EBB083A05 |
| This course has three related objectives: a) It provides the basic conceptual framework necessary to understand the fundamentals underlying globalization; b) It examines the main phases experienced by globalization and c) It highlights the wide-ranged impacts associated to globalization. Globalization is framed around the articulation between production and consumption, making it possible to delineate three milestones. First, the pre-globalization phase whereby production is bundled with consumption, featuring some important developments such as the Neolithic Revolution, the rise of Middle-East and Asia as the epicenter of the global economy, etc.. Second, the first phase of globalization, which features the unbundling of production and consumption due to the steamship revolution. Third, the second phase of globalization, which saw the unbundling of production and its deployment to different parts of the world, the result of the advent of information and communication technology. Impacts of globalization are examined in terms of deindustrialization in developed nations and premature deindustrialization in developing nations, changes in income inequality between nations and within nations, the rise of populism, etc. The course gives an important consideration to academic papers which cover the mains themes of this course. Students are expected to present these papers in the tutorial sessions with the goal to highlight the scope of the paper, how it fits into the broad them of the lecture, the approach taken, the main results, and the critical assessment. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | T.M. Harchaoui, PhD. | | Docent(en) | T.M. Harchaoui, PhD. N. Terzidis | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Familiarity with the content of first- and second-year international economics and international business courses in the E&BE program. It is strongly recommended that the second year Econometrics course has been completed. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 36 33458, 5411.0538 |
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| 36 | Globalization - Topics and Methods | EBB093A05 |
| Globalization is a fact of daily life: trade becomes easier, firms increasingly fragment production, migration flows are growing, financial markets reach ever further across the globe, and governments are part of growing political unions. This course studies trends in globalization and its impacts on local workers, capital markets, government and economic growth. Students develop an understanding of the effects of the global economy in national economies. The course introduces students to empirical methods used in research on globalization, especially strategies to sort out causal effects from correlations. Students also learn to form a critical opinion based on the popular-scientific as well as academic literature of the course. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. X. Ye | | Docent(en) | dr. X. Ye | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 36 33458, 5411.0538 |
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| 37 | Growth and Development Economics | EBB811B05 |
| Why are some countries richer than others? What are the main determinants of successful development? Why do some countries grow rapidly, while others are left behind? And what does this mean for people in those countries: who are the poor and what can we learn about inequality within and between countries? By applying empirical techniques and theoretical models, you will gain a deeper understanding of the driving forces of development. We will discuss topics such as the measurement of income differences, inequality and poverty; the interplay of inequality and growth; the role of structural change and linkages between sectors in development; and the role of government, geography, natural resources and culture in stimulating or hindering the process of growth and development. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaar | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaardr. P.J. Woltjer, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Course coordinator: Robert Inklaar, R.C.Inklaar@rug.nl
Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 36 33458, 5411.0538 |
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| 38 | Growth, Institutions and Business | EBB022A05 |
| Economists are increasingly aware of the fact that path dependency characterizes processes of economic growth. Choices made by economic actors in the past have a far-reaching influence on the nature and rate of growth in later periods. Economic behaviour which at first sight might seem unfamiliar and even irrational, can be quite logical when the historical context is taken into account. We focus on the question of prime determinants of growth and change. We will analyse to what extent economic growth is driven by factor substitution and/or the introduction of new (general purpose) technologies. We will then pay attention to fundamentals of growth, like institutions and culture and geography in shaping development. In our discussion the main economic growth models will receive ample attention. Additionally, the application of a historical and comparative perspective gives insights in deeply engrained differences and the impact of variety on economic growth. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | D. Chilosi | | Docent(en) | G. Lecce, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coördinator: Dr. David Chilosi, d.chilosi@rug.nl
Secretary: K. Beute; e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734, phone +31(0)50 3637018 |
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| 39 | Health Economics | EBB120A05 |
Health economics is a subfield of economics. It can be described as applying economic principles to analyse health and healthcare.
This course offers an introduction to health economics. It aims to give you an introduction to key concepts in health economics and to describe how health economics may inform policy debates worldwide.
In this course, we explore and discuss how economic principles can be applied to health and healthcare. We focus on the characteristics of health and healthcare in high income countries. We describe the supply side (e.g. medical doctors) and demand side (e.g. people already with medical conditions, as well as other individuals facing uncertain future health outcomes) of healthcare markets. We explore a canonical model of individual decision-making with regard to health, as well as the socioeconomic context in which such decisions are made. We consider insurance markets for healthcare and ways in which they may fail. We discuss the pros and cons of government intervention in attempts to correct for market failure. Finally, we examine how economic decisions are made regarding the introduction of new healthcare interventions. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J.O. Mierau | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. J.O. Mieraudr. U.C.P. Schneider | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Jochen Mierau, j.o.mierau@rug.nl
Secretary Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 40 | History of Economic Thought | EBB934A05 |
| History of economic thought presents the development of a sci-ence as an historical process and a continuous debate, which in-volves far more than simply selecting the right and rejecting the wrong theories. In this course we study changes in ideas of what constitutes good economics, focusing on three key formative periods: classical economics, the marginal revolution, and the birth of macroeconomics. The approach is partly chronological and partly conceptual, as ideas from the philosophy and sociology of science will be used to explain how economic theories change. The study of economic theories will be based on writings of key economists of the past, like Smith, Jevons and Keynes. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | D. Chilosi | | Docent(en) | D. Chilosidr. C. Lisciandra | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr David Chilosi, d.chilosi@rug.nl, room 5411.0724
Secretary: Kim Beute, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734, phone +31(0)50 3637018 |
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| 41 | Human Resource Management for BE | EBB065A05 |
| Human resource is one of the most vital factors shaping an organization’s success or failure. In contemporary business, managing human resources in organizations (Human Resource Management, HRM) is about aligning the work that people do with the overall organizational strategy to achieve corporate successes, and also about fueling people’s self-actualization and prosper. Traditionally, HRM decisions involve job designs and assignments, recruitment and selection, assessment, motivation, rewards and the separation of employees. In response to the trend of globalization in today’s business, diversity and cross-culture have also become crucial concerns in HRM. These HRM decisions have far-reaching consequences, including not only financial gains/losses and legal implications for the organization but also employability, productivity, and wellbeing of individuals within the organization. This course aims to help you understand what HRM decisions are and how to effectively manage corporate human resources in order to boost both corporate gains and individual successes. In addition, understanding HRM will likely help you to traverse relevant HRM skills (e.g., interview performance and negotiation skills) at current or future jobs that you will pursue following your education. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. Y. Yuan | | Docent(en) | student-assistantsdr. T. Vrienddr. Y. Yuan | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For further information please contact the secretary of HRM Tineke Teuben, +31 (0)50 3634288, room 5411.0343 |
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| 42 | Information Systems Management | EBB632A05 |
Detailed study of Information Systems as well as Business Strategies is the focus of other, more in-depth courses. Here, students will be trained on how to identify and resolve specific problems related to Information Systems operating in a global organization context. There are no single, right answers. Students are trained to learn how to analyze and resolve business problems in an interdisciplinary approach. The students will gain specific skills and experience using the case study method that augments the lectures. Other topics that will be covered in the course are today’s technology trends that influence the business world and the way professionals work; cultural, structural and political aspects of information systems; organizing information system activities, people
and information systems; managing and implementing IS projects;; IT governance; business process reengineering. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. L. Maruster | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. E.W. Berghout M. Hanischdr. L. Marusterdr. E. Smailhodzic | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (meerkeuze vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact: e-mail e.w.berghout@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 363 3721
Secretary: e-mail i.b.a.neef@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 363 4111
The students are urged to get their book and cases before the first lecture of the course. |
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| 43 | Innovation and Productivity | EBB094A05 |
| Innovation is the main engine of growth and, especially for advanced economies, the main source of increases in our standard of living. Yet what determines the success of firms and countries in a world where innovation plays a central role? This course takes an economic view to the topic of innovation and productivity, by considering how and why firms choose to innovate and how these decisions are influenced by the government and universities in a national innovation system. We will analyse the effect on innovation of systems of intellectual property rights as well the role of competition between firms. Furthermore, the course covers both the micro-level decisions by firms, as well as the macroeconomic outcomes: how to measure innovation and its outcomes and how to relate these to economic output and productivity. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B. Los | | Docent(en) | dr. J. Canelloprof. dr. B. Los | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | A basic knowledge of economic concepts, such as supply/demand, production functions and GDP. A strong math basis is not required but an outright fear of equations and graphs is problematic. | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31(0)50 36 33458, room 5411.0538 |
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| 44 | Innovation Management B&M | EBB107A05 |
| The management of innovation processes helps both entrepreneurial new ventures and established organizations to innovate successfully. Firms frequently require various internal and external sources that are important for innovations. In this context businesses face several challenges to successfully recombine different sources of knowledge. Students will approach the management of innovation by learning how organizational and industrial context shapes innovation and which strategies firms apply to innovate and generate value from innovations. We start with discussing the characteristics of knowledge from an economics perspective and the relevance of innovation for firms and society. Introducing different types of innovations and the role of innovation for industrial dynamics will allow students to build a thorough understanding of the context in which firms innovate. Based on these insights we discuss the relevance of various actors in the process of innovation and collaborations among them. Discussing the challenges of managing the innovation process when tapping into external and global knowledge sources will complete this course, and allow you to understand better how organizations innovate in an increasingly open and global innovation system. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. F. Noseleit | | Docent(en) | dr. F. Noseleitdr. P.J. Steinberg | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the coordinator, f.noseleit@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 3638564 |
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| 45 | Innovation Management in Multinationals | EBB034A05 |
| The course Innovation Management in Multinationals introduces the complexities of innovation management in multinational firms. Because multinational firms operate in several countries, innovation management increases in complexity. For instance, how do you organize your innovation efforts: one central R&D department or several departments in different countries? How do you encourage knowledge sharing among different locations? How do you create effective teams when the members are living in different countries, representing different cultures? This course offers an introduction to innovation management in multinational firms that is structured around several topics: (a) the innovation process, (b) business models, (c) collaboration and networks, (d) multinational teams and (e) knowledge management. The course combines plenary lectures about these themes (with lots of interesting recent examples) with practical assignments in smaller groups where students apply the knowledge gained to a specific situation (i.e. a specific company and innovation). |
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| 46 | Intermediate Asset Pricing | EBB084A05 |
| Intermediate Asset Pricing is a course about financial markets, and particularly about the financial assets that are traded in these markets. The course first sets the scene by giving an overview of the various types of financial assets that are available, and the ways in which these instruments are traded. Subsequently, it elaborates on valuing financial assets. For this purpose, modern portfolio theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model will be discussed. The course will also discuss debt instruments and their associated yields, and models to value equity. A final issue will be the valuation of financial options. Central themes throughout the course will be the informational efficiency of financial markets and the trade-off between risk and return. Both themes will be presented as corner stones of valuation. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | W.E. Pohl, PhD. | | Docent(en) | dr. A. Dalò W.E. Pohl, PhD. J.V. Tinang Nzesseu, M. | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -computer test/wekelijkse quiz, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Basic skills in mathematics and statistics, and a background in finance, are strongly recommended. | | Opmerkingen | The course builds on the knowledge obtained from the first year course Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting.
Secretary Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room: 5411.0836 |
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| 47 | Intermediate Corporate Finance | EBB079B05 |
| In this course, the lessons learnt from studying the valuation of financial assets, will be applied to the valuation of real assets, such as factories and machines. Various methods for real asset valuation will be considered, including the Weighted-Average-Cost-of-Capital method, the Adjusted Present Value method and real options approaches. Also ways to derive expected future cash flows (being an important input for real asset valuations) from accounting statements and other information will be discussed. In addition to the valuation of real assets, the financing of firms will be covered in this course. Taking the irrelevance theorem as a starting point, the course will explore the consequences of, for instance, taxes, agency problems and information asymmetries, on the capital structure of firms. A similar set of arguments will be applied to firms' pay-out policies. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. L. Dam | | Docent(en) | dr. L. Damdrs. M.E. Helmantel | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | The course builds on the knowledge obtained from the first year courses Financial Accounting for E&BE and Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting, and the second year course Capital Structure and Financial Planning. Secretary: Grietje Pol, phone +31(0)50 3633685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 48 | Intermediate Mathematics | EBB933B05 |
| Students are provided the mathematical tools that are necessary to tackle more advanced courses in Economics, in particular Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. More precisely, students are able to solve static and dynamic optimization problems; and to solve differential equations and systems of differential equations. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | D. Vullings, MSc. | | Docent(en) | D. Vullings, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, m.a.koolman@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 49 | Intermediate Microeconomics | EBB852B05 |
| TThe course focuses on the fundamental microeconomic tools that economists use to explain a variety of social phenomena. Topics covered are: what economics is about, consumer and producer theory, partial market equilibrium, general equilibrium theory, market failures, uncertainty and asymmetric information. Next to the textbook, a number of empirical papers will be studied to gain understanding how microeconomic theory is used in applied research to answer questions like: Do higher gasoline prices shift auto-purchases towards more fuel-efficient vehicles? Are tax incentives for charitable giving efficient? Upon completion of this course, you will know how to do computations with the standard models and to explain the fundamental economic intuition associated with these models to a non-technical audience. You will gain experience in reading applied microeconomic studies and giving a well-founded assessment of the quality, scope and external validity of these studies. Faced with real-life problems, you will be able to construct theories to describe and explain the behavior of firms, consumers and markets. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. A.R. Soetevent | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. A.R. Soetevent | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students should be familiar with the contents of the courses Microeconomics and Mathematics (including Intermediate Mathematics) of year 1 and year 2 of E&BE. | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Prof Adriaan Soetevent, e-mail a.r.soetevent@rug.nl, room 5411.0749
Secretary: Kim Vudinh, e-mail k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 50 | International Bus.& Supply Chain Market. | EBB609B05 |
Firms operating in a Business-to-Business environment market goods and services to other firms, institutions, or the government, where their potential customers can be all over the world. Another challenge that firms operating in a business environment face is that they have to market and coordinate their goods and services along the supply chain. For companies, thinking in terms of added value instead of a product-focused perspective is key. Students will gain insights in the specialties of international business markets and business customers, such as that the customers are internationally operating firms rather than individuals, and that deals are closed between buying and selling centers consisting of several people. Other topics that will be covered are the management of products and services, price management, and sales management. Since market offerings in business markets are usually realized in conjunction with other firms along the value chain - both suppliers and customers - efficient management of the (international) supply chain will receive special attention, where students will experience the problems of supply chain optimization in a management game.
Please note: Students who have followed Business & Supply Chain Marketing are not allowed to follow the Marketing master course Business Marketing. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. J.P.R. Thomassen | | Docent(en) | H. Dittfelddr. J.P.R. Thomassendr. A.E. Vomberg | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -computer practicum, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Students following this course cannot follow the course 'B2B Marketing' in their master's.
For more information contact the secretary: b.wever@rug.nl |
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| 51 | International Business Law for IB | EBB635C05 |
| International business relations are increasingly important in a globalizing world. In order to manage these business relations properly, the implications of international business law must be taken into account. This course provides an overview of the main legal areas that entrepreneurs and managers deal with including the law of contract, tort law, company law, competition law, intellectual property law, trade in goods and services and dispute settlement. The course aims to provide the student with knowledge of and insight into international business law (IBL). After successfully completing the course, the student will master some important topics of international business law and be able to incorporate legal aspects into business relations with stakeholders in an integrated manner. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. F.G. Tiche | | Docent(en) | student-assistentendr. F.G. Tiche | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Contact: f.g.tiche@rug.nl
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| 52 | International Business Strategy for IE&B | EBB023B05 |
| The course is structured around plenary lectures and interactive teaching activities that relate to real-world cases. The course is organized along the lines of seven teaching cycles that offer a guided tour on principles of international business strategy. The heart of the course is a series of group meetings during which students analyze and discuss real-world business cases, extensively relying on and referring to the theory presented in the selected reading material (the course literature). Throughout the course, students (grouped in teams) will develop, execute and present their own research project, which aims at applying the theory learned in the course on a study of a Fortune 500 multinational company. Additionally, plenary lectures target the development of applied academic research in the international business strategy field, by discussing additional academic journal articles. The insights communicated during the plenary lectures are part of the final exam. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S.R. Gubbi | | Docent(en) | dr. S.R. Gubbi | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele presentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Course assumes that students are familiar with the contents of the first year course 'International Business for E&BE' | | Opmerkingen | Secretariat GEM: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31(0)50 36 33458, 5411.0538 |
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| 53 | International Business Theories | EBB108A05 |
This course introduces the most relevant theories used in the field of international business. After an introductory discussion of what IB is, its historical roots, and its key findings, we discuss the main theories as they have been developed in the field. Each session is devoted to a specific theoretical lens that has been used in IB to understand the internationalizing firm and the multinational enterprise.
The theories are among others related to internationalization, international strategic management, cross-cultural management and international trade. |
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| 54 | International Financial Management | EBB627A05 |
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| 55 | International Financial Markets | EBB131A05 |
| This course studies topics in International Finance: How do foreign exchange markets function? What determines exchange rates in the long run and in the short run? What are the benefits and drawbacks of different exchange rate regimes? What are the theoretical and empirical implications of the process of financial globalization? How do multinational firms and dealers make use of integrated capital and currency markets? After completion of the course, students have studied the textbook and individual research papers on these topics. They have studied both models and empirical findings. They should be able to form a balanced and critical view on these issues. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A.C. Steiner | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. D.J. Bezemerdr. A.C. Steiner | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -computer test/wekelijkse quiz, -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr. A.C. Steiner (a.c.steiner@rug.nl), 5411.0523.
GEM secretariat, +31 (0)50 36 33458, gem.feb@rug.nl, 5411.0538 |
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| 56 | International Strategic Management | EBB628A05 |
| This course provides an insight in and understanding of the management challenges associated with developing international strategies, and managing the operations of companies whose activities stretch across national boundaries. These insights and understanding are mainly gained through theory- and case-based group discussions of the relevant literature after students have developed their own opinions. |
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| 57 | Introduction to Actuarial Science | EBB827A05 |
| The economics of insurance, individual risk models for a short term, survival distributions and life tables, life insurance, life annuities, and benefit premiums. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L. Spierdijk | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. L. Spierdijk student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (meerkeuze vragen), -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Prof. Laura Spierdijk, phone +31(0)50 36 35929, e-mail l.spierdijk@rug.nl.
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 58 | Introduction to Econometrics | EBB828A05 |
| The course gives an introduction to econometrics. Especially the foundation of the econometric methodology around the linear model is emphasized. Taking the linear model as starting point several estimation methods (e.g. OLS, GLS, IV and GMM) and testing procedures are considered from different viewpoints. Both exact and asymptotic methods are treated. We provide some empirical examples of regression analysis which are societal relevant. These examples are instrumental in learning the students how to interpret regression results in an economic way. The students are supposed to complete 6 group assignments (maximum group size: 2). Some of these group assignments are of an empirical nature. In that case the students have to use the econometric software package STATA and to provide an economic interpretation of the regression results. The assiggnments also contain some theoretical questions which contribute to the understanding of estimation methods and testing procedures. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | A. Postepska, PhD. | | Docent(en) | V. Chatzikonstanti, PhD. A. Postepska, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege , -computer practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Agnieszka Postepska, phone: +31(0)50 36 37164, e-mail: a.postepska@rug.nl.
Secr: Kimberley Vudinh, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail: k.m.vudinh@rug.nl. |
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| 59 | Introduction to Mathematical Economics | EBB830A05 |
| The course discusses a number of mathematical models which constitute the core of modern neoclassical microeconomic theory. Topics discussed include: producer theory, consumer theory, duality, choice under uncertainty, partial market equilibrium, general market equilibrium, welfare economics, public goods. The course focuses on rigorous analysis of standard models by using mathematical tools. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. A. van der Made | | Docent(en) | dr. P. Heijnendr. A. van der Made | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Exchange students should have very solid knowledge of mathematics which is comparable to that of second-year students in the BSc EOR. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Allard van der Made, phone +31(0)50 36 37077, e-mail a.van.der.made@rug.nl
Secretray: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl |
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| 60 | Introduction to Operations Research | EBB829A05 |
| This course introduces and expands on a number of Operations Research techniques that are pivotal in solving many problems that arise in practice, such as supply chain optimization, design of telecommunication networks, facility layout, freight transportation, and work rostering. Applicable methods include Linear and Integer Programming, Graph Theory, Dynamic Programming, and heuristics. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. I. Bakir | | Docent(en) | dr. I. Bakirprof. dr. K.J. Roodbergen | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Beheersen van de stof van het vak OR Modelling (EBP821B05) | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Ilke Bakir, e-mail: i.bakir@rug.nl.
Secr: Secretariat Operations, phone: +31(0)50 36 37020, e-mail: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl. |
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| 61 | Junior Business Research and Consulting | EBB123A05 |
| Mixed teams of maximum four students (both from bachelor and master programmes in Economics and Business) will examine a real managerial issue. They translate the issue into a problem statement that can be addressed within the time frame of this course. Inherent parts of this course are that mixed teams of students 1) visit the company, 2) carry out desk research and literature search, 3) develop a research design (qualitative and/or quantitative), 4) analyze the results 5) draw conclusions and 6) propose a feasible solution including implementation steps to address the problem of a company. Bachelor students have to reflect on the research process and their role as junior consultant and researcher. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J. Riezebos | | Docent(en) | drs. ing. B.S. Baalmansdr. J.S. Guscdrs. G.F. Haanstradr. L. Marusterdrs. D.P. Tavenier | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | 1. Please first fill out the webform on www.rug.nl/feb/brc no later than two weeks before the enrolment period ends. In this form we ask you to fill out your personal details and to briefly state your motivation to take part in this course and your availability. Only if more students apply than we have capacity for in one block, we will have to do a selection based on the webforms.
2. You will hear from us whether you are admitted to the course in time for you to enroll for another elective if needed.
3. You don’t have to register for this course in Progress: we will take care of that for you. | | Opmerkingen | Enrolment is not through Progress, but through a webform available at www.rug.nl/feb/brc As we cannot guarantee there will be enough positions for all applying students, we will close the enrollment period for this course two weeks earlier than the normal period. You will be informed in time if you are not admitted, which will enable you to register for another elective in Progress. The companies that participate in this course will be arranged by FEB Career Services. This course will be given in English, but in some cases communication (e.g. with companies) might be in Dutch. Junior BR&C will run in every half-semester. Upon completion of the course, bachelor or pre-msc students will receive 5 credits. In some tracks of E&BE, the course might not be listed as a recognized elective, in which case you have to contact your programme coordinator in order to find out whether you may list it as an elective course within or on top of your programme. Please do so before you apply through the webform in order to avoid disappointments. In the other bachelor programmes it will be recognized as an elective, either on top of or as part of the regular work load of a bachelor or Pre-MSc programme. |
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| 62 | Labour Economics | EBB840A05 |
| The market that allocates workers to jobs and coordinates employment decisions is the labour market. The labour market is unique; non-pecuniary factors, such as work environment, risk of injury, personalities of managers, perceptions of fair treatment, and flexibility of work hours, loom larger in employment transactions than they do in markets for commodities. Furthermore, a host of institutions and pieces of legislation that influence the employment relationship do not exist in other markets. Labour economics is the study of the workings and outcomes of the labour market. The main subjects in this course are labour supply and demand, wages and productivity, inequalities and discrimination, collective bargaining, macroeconomic and regional economic issues of unemployment, international migration and labour market policy. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | A. Postepska, PhD. | | Docent(en) | A. Postepska, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | First-year introductory course in Economics | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Agnieszka Postepska, a.postepska@rug.nl
Secretary: Kimberley Vudinh, k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 63 | Linear Models in Statistics | EBB072A05 |
| The course starts with a thorough discussion of matrix algebra relevant to econometric applications. It describes properties of random vectors and in particular normally distributed random vectors. The main part is about the properties of the classic linear model. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. T.J. Wansbeek | | Docent(en) | M. Kesina, PhD.prof. dr. T.J. Wansbeek | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secr: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone: +31(0)50 363 7018, e-mail: m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 64 | Macroeconomics for EOR | EBB027B05 |
This course develops the tools to understand macroeconomic issues. It discusses important European and global policy issues and provides students with the
analytical skills to address them. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. G.H. Kuper | | Docent(en) | M.D.B. Katz, BA.dr. G.H. Kuper | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Gerard Kuper, phone: +31(0)50 36 33756, e-mail: g.h.kuper@rug.nl
Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 65 | Management Accounting for BE | EBB846C05 |
| Management Accounting for Business Economics (in short: MA4BE) gives an introduction into the fields of management accounting and management control. Whereas financial accounting provides information used primarily by investors, creditors and other stakeholders outside the organization, management accounting focuses on information used by managers and employees inside the organization. MA4BE introduces various management accounting concepts and techniques (e.g. variable/fixed costs, relevant/irrelevant information), and stresses that different pieces of information must be used for different purposes. The course discusses costing systems and presents several techniques used to produce information for insiders. These techniques are: 1) cost estimation, 2) cost-volume-profit analysis, 3) cost accumulation, tracing, and allocation, 4) differential analysis, 5) budgeting, 6) variance analysis, and 7) responsibility accounting. Although much of the information produced through management accounting techniques is financial in nature, the course shows that this information must often be combined with non-financial, qualitative information to make informed decisions. We will also highlight the role of management accountants in the production and communication of information for managers. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | N.J.B. Mangin | | Docent(en) | dr. A. Bellisario N.J.B. Mangindrs. S. Sibum | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The course assumes that students are acquainted with the accounting concepts and systems discussed in the first-year course Financial Accounting for E&BE. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Jessica Bakker, phone: +31 (0)50 3633535, e-mail: i.j.bakker@rug.nl, room 5411.0829. |
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| 66 | Management of Product Innovation | EBB652B05 |
The development of successful new products, processes and/or services is a challenge for many companies. Innovation processes are complex, and many stakeholders within and outside the company are involved. In this course the management of innovation is being taught, approaching the subject from different perspectives: strategy, management & organization, marketing, knowledge, etc.
The book that is used in the course gives input for an academic approach as well as for more practical applications. Most of the theory will be treated in the first three lectures. This part is finalized with a written (MC) exam in the fourth course week about 9 chapters of the book and six academic papers that are also used for the cases (see below). In the second part of the course students will work in groups on case studies from industries to illustrate how theory is being used in practice. They will be supported by parts of the book and the six academic papers mentioned. |
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| 67 | Managing Intern. Bus. Organizations Game | EBB638B05 |
| The course consists of weekly lectures, tutorials, a business panel session and an exam. The lectures orientate on the basic topics of the course and are based on the assigned literature in the Virtual Reader (see Nestor) Three of the lectures will be given by Managers from MNEs, who will present the internationalization path of their respective companies. Also, they will present in more detail a case problem relevant to the international position of their company. Students have to write an essay about the market position and performance of one of the companies and present a plan which addresses the case problem as outlined by the guest lecturer of that company. The last tutorial is in the form of a business panel, where business managers will be presented the best plans, as pre-selected by tutors. During the course, students will be trained to present their results in a convincing way to the business panel. They will learn to do the presentation in such a way that the panel is not only informed, but also prepared to accept the results. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. G.B.W. Willenborg | | Docent(en) | P.J. Marques Morgadoir. H. Reijndr. M.H.F. Ridder de van der Schuerendr. G.B.W. Willenborg | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students are supposed to grasp the essentials of articles published in peer-reviewed journals and to have developed basic presentation skills. Courses in finance, marketing, organization structure and operations have been followed with success. | | Opmerkingen | This course is offered in semester 1.2 and 2.2. Pre-MSc student can take this course in semester 2.2 only.
Contact through the GEM secretariat, by e-mail gem.feb@rug.nl or by phone: + 31 50 363 3458 room 538 in the Duisenberg Building |
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| 68 | Marketing Analytics | EBB114A05 |
| Marketing Analytics is an introductory course to both marketing and marketing analytics. It covers basic concepts and theoretical models as well as applications of econometric models in marketing. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. H. Risselada | | Docent(en) | dr. F. Eggersdr. H. Risselada | | Onderwijsvorm | -computer practicum, -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Please note that this is not a basic marketing course. The focus of this course is on the analytics part. More specifically, we expect the student to have extensive knowledge on OLS and maximum likelihood estimation. | | Opmerkingen | In addition, for illustrating the application of econometrical techniques: relevant scientific articles for example from journals as: Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer research, International Journal of Reseach in Marketing. Because the course is given in the third year of the curriculum, we can really discuss such papers in depth.
Info: Dr Hans Risselada, phone: +31(0)50 36 36288, e-mail: h.risselada@rug.nl. |
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| 69 | Marketing Research for E&BE | EBB085A05 |
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the principles of marketing research. That is, upon completion of the course the student is able to set up a marketing research design, implement suitable qualitative and quantitative marketing research techniques, and analyze data quantitatively using software, resulting in a research report. Apart from a focus on marketing research techniques the course will also cover how research can optimize decision-making in specific marketing applications.
The first part of the course will focus on aspects such as setting up and conducting marketing research. The second part will cover qualitative research techniques. The third part will then concentrate on collecting data using surveys and experiments, as well as analyzing data quantitatively using different analysis techniques. In the fourth part, the course will discuss research for specific marketing decisions, such as pricing, product development, or customer management. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | M.T. van der Heide, MSc. | | Docent(en) | O.K. Lundahl M.T. van der Heide, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Basic knowledge of Marketing (up to the level of Marketing for E&BE), and statistics (up to the level of Statistics for E&BE) | | Opmerkingen | Contact/more information: marketingresearchEBE@rug.nl. Secretary Marketing: room 5411-0334, tel. +31(0)50 3637065, e-mail: marketing.education@rug.nl |
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| 70 | Matrices, Graphs and Convexity | EBB073A05 |
| The students will acquire knowledge and skills of mathematical methods used in econometric. Topics: Kronecker product, singular value decomposition, one-sided inverse and generalized inverses of matrices, the Moore-Penrose inverse (un)directed graphs, irreducible non-negative matrices, convex sets, convex and quasi-convex functions, supporting of a convex set and seperating hyper-planes of two convex sets. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L. Spierdijk | | Docent(en) | dr. J. Alonso-García student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The contents of: Mathematics I for EOR, Mathematics II for EOR, Multivariate Calculus, Linear algebra for EOR | | Opmerkingen | Secr: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail: m.a.koolman@rug.nl |
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| 71 | Matrix Analysis and Optimization | EBB066A05 |
| Matrix Theory and applications, Tools for Comparative Statics, Multivariable Optimization |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. O.V. Iftime | | Docent(en) | dr. O.V. Iftime Y. Peng, MSc.dr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak D. Vullings, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr Orest Iftime, o.v.iftime@rug.nl, room 5411.0760
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, e-mail: m.a.koolman@rug.nl, room 5411.0734, phone: +31(0)50 363 7018 |
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| 72 | Microeconometrics | EBB880C05 |
Substantive topics of the course
1. Binary choice modeling: the dependent variable is a 0 or a 1.
2. Multinomial choice models.
3. Models with selection of observations; the dependent variable is > 0 and beyond.
4. Survival (or duration) analysis.
5. Panel data analysis: combining time-series and cross-sectional data.
6. Simulation-based econometrics.
7. Non-linear panel data models.
To estimate the models we use:
1. Maximum Likelihood (ML) estimation, and
2. Generalized Method of Moments (GMM)estimation.
We discuss these methods while going on. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | A. Postepska, PhD. | | Docent(en) | A. Postepska, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Statistics and mathematics at the intermediate level, econometrics at the introductory level. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Agnieszka Postepska, phone: +31(0)50 36 37164, e-mail: a.postepska@rug.nl
Secretary: Kimberley Vudinh, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail: k.m.vudinh@rug.nl |
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| 73 | Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | EBB067A05 |
| This course takes a second look at microeconomic theory. We focus on the strategic interaction between firms. When firms set prices or quantities, they have to take into account how other firms may react to such choices. We study such interactions, using the tools of game theory. Amongst others, we study the strategies firms could use to gain an advantage over their competitors; how and when firms may be able to fix prices and how they may keep potential competitors out of their market. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. M.A. Haan | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. M.A. Haan N.E. Stoffers M.J.W. van Megen, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coördinator: Prof. Marco Haan, m.a.haan@rug.nl, kamer 5411.0703. Secretary: Kim Vudinh, k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, kamer 5411.0734 |
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| 74 | Monetary Macroeconomics | EBB130A05 |
| This course builds upon the basic macroeconomic concepts and the simple macroeconomic models developed as part of the first-year course Macroeconomics for E&BE to touch upon a whole new set of issues related to macroeconomic analysis and policy. It introduces students to macroeconomic analysis in open economies, and the role of expectations, it explains the various ways in which financial markets influence the macro-economy, it discusses the objectives and trade-offs that policy-makers are subject to, and it provides insight into the contemporary macroeconomic challenges faced by European economies. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. G.H. Kuper | | Docent(en) | M.D.B. Katz, BA.dr. G.H. Kuperdr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The course assumes that the students are familiar with the concepts and models discussed in the first-year course Macroeconomics for E&BE (EBP812B05) | | Opmerkingen | Info: dr Gerard Kuper, email: g.h.kuper@rug.nl
Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 75 | Numerical Methods for EOR | EBB115A05 |
| Improvements in data storage and computing power enable researchers to address economic and econometric issues that were impossible to address ten years ago. Also, numerical methods and simulation enable theorists to understand their models better. In this course, we focus on data, numerical methods to answer questions relevant to these data, and (econometric) analysis of these data. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.H. Koning | | Docent(en) | V. Chatzikonstanti, PhD.prof. dr. R.H. Koning student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -computer practicum, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Introductory econometrics, statistics, basic programming skills in R | | Opmerkingen | Info: Prof. Ruud Koning, phone +31(0)50 36 37192, e-mail r.h.koning@rug.nl
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl |
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| 76 | Operations and Logistics Management | EBB068A05 |
| Nowadays, no organization operates in isolation: contemporary organizations are part of (often global) networks of suppliers, producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers that make up a'supply chain'. The fundamental objective of this course is to help students understand the role of companies in such a network consisting of (international) suppliers and buyers. The main topics treated are supply strategy, outsourcing, characteristics of both service and manufacturing operational processes, distribution and after sales operations, and the various decision-making processes concerned with these topics. In addition to these aspects, a number of decision support tools will be introduced which are used to assess the supply chain performance and analyze and design flows of goods and services. Hence, this course intends to provide basic knowledge of operations and global supply chains management. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. X. Tong | | Docent(en) | dr. X. Tongdr. C. Xiao | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -actieve deelname, -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The contents of this course are at the basis level of operations and supply chain (logistics) management. However, some prior knowledge of statistics (e.g., understanding of normal distribution, simple probability theories, random distributions etc.) is required. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary Operations, Room: 5411-0634, Phone: +31(0)50 3632731, email: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl |
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| 77 | Operations Strategy and Technology | EBB109A05 |
Starting from the notion that many disciplines relate to the operations function of companies, this module provides an in-depth analysis of the operations management function of companies including the associated (theoretical) approaches. The course supplies the general approaches on an advanced level necessary to describe and understand practical operations management problems. In doing so, the module covers three main areas: the role and nature of operations, the planning and control of the operations process and the organizational setting of the operations function. These areas will be analyzed from different perspectives including topics like:
a. the strategic role of operations (operations strategy),
b. the reconciliation between market requirements and operations resources;
c. the impact operations have on performance objectives.
In doing so, the focus will be on the role technology plays in achieving long term competiveness.
Additionally, some specific approaches to operations like Lean Operations, Agile Operations, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) will be discussed and the practical value of these approaches will be considered. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J. de Vries | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. J. de Vries H. Dittfeld | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | The results of the final exam and the group project can compensate each other. However, the minimal grading for the group project needs to be a 5; the minimal grading for the final exam also needs to be 5.
Contents of the course Operations Management (mandatory course of the bachelor Bedrijfskunde) are supposed to be known.
For more information please contact the coordinator Prof. Jan de Vries: jan.de.vries@rug.nl |
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| 78 | Organizational Change for Pre-MSc | EBB634B05 |
| Organizational life is characterized by change, both emergent and planned. A constantly changing internal and external context requires flexibility, adaptation and innovation. This can take the shape of organizational development and incremental changes, but also of radical change and redesign. In the Organizational Change course, attention will be paid to the nature of change, how change influences and is affected by organizational aspect systems, forms of change, leadership of change, and models for planned change. You will learn concepts and models to describe and theories to analyze change in terms of context, content and process. Next to theory, research findings and practical examples will help develop your understanding. In addition to diagnosing change, attention will be paid to designing or developing change strategies and to the corresponding roles of change agents. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. C. Reezigt | | Docent(en) | dr. C. Reezigtdrs. H.P. van Peetdr. J.F.J. Vos | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For more information please contact Dr Reezigt, e-mail: c.reezigt@rug.nl, phone: +31(0)50 3633858 or the secretariat +31(0)50 3637147 |
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| 79 | Political Economics | EBB886B05 |
This course provides an overview of the current state of affairs of scientific research in the field of political economy. Topics covered are: political accountability / voting models, central bank independence, political budget cycle- and partisan- theory, the impact of the political system on economic reforms (fiscal policy changes, market reform etc.), and the impact of democracy/autocracy on economic growth.
The course consists of two parts: 1) A lecture series where the topics are covered. 2) The students form groups in which they work on an empirical research assignment on a chosen specific topic. The lecturers provide data and important articles for each topic such that the task of making an empirical research assignment can be achieved in the limited time available. At the end of the course the groups will present the outcome of the assignment in class, this will be followed by discussions. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. R.M. Jong A Pin | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. J. de Haandr. R.M. Jong A Pindr. R.H.T. Wiese | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students should be familiar with the topics discussed in Econometrics for ECO, BE or IE&B. | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Dr Richard Jong-A-Pin, r.m.jong.a.pin@rug.nl
Secretary: Kim Vudinh, e-mail: k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 80 | Public Finance | EBB861A05 |
| What should be the role of government in a market economy? How can we predict whether a proposed government program is likely to improve welfare? How should tax systems be designed to promote economic efficiency and to be consistent with basic views of fairness? The first part of this course focuses on basic welfare economics and the theory of public expenditure (public goods, externalities, public choice). We then move on to the sources of government spending: taxation and debt financing. We analyse the distribution of tax burdens and the efficiency and equity aspects of taxation. We discuss the pros and cons of debt financing, the burden of government debt for future generations and the dangers of running a deficit. The last part is devoted to decentralization, the financial relation between different layers of government and local taxation. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. M.A. Allers | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. M.A. Allers | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coördinator: Prof. Maarten Allers, m.a.allers@rug.nl, room 5411.0729
Secretariat room 5411.0734, phone +31 (0)50 363 7018 |
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| 81 | Purchasing & Supply Chain Management | EBB742B05 |
| In today's business environment, most organizations are part of a chain or network in order to produce and deliver goods or services to the ultimate customer. As such, organizations have all kinds of relationships with one another and parties involved are connected through various business processes. The purchasing process is one of these business processes, linking needs and requirements of one organization with the supply of another. This course will focus on various concepts related to supply chains such as supply chain strategy, supply chain operations, outsourcing and relationship management between the focal firm, its suppliers and its customers. Moreover, purchasing is examined from a supply chain perspective and business functions related to both supply chain management and purchasing are explored. Attention will be paid to various working contexts and sectors (services, public sector) in order to clarify that common purchasing and supply chain management practices may not be used or applied in every context in the same manner. In this course, specific attention will be given to sustainability. Being of great importance in today's business environment, aspects of environmental and social sustainability and how these relate to supply chain management and purchasing will be explored and critically reflected upon. This course will allow students to become sensitive to sustainability issues and how these are dealt with, both in theory and in in practice. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. ir. S. Boscari | | Docent(en) | dr. ir. S. Boscariprof. dr. J.T. van der Vaart | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the secretary: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 3637020 |
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| 82 | Qualitative Research Methods for IB | EBB633B05 |
| Besides quantitative research which is extensively used, qualitative research is increasingly employed by business professionals. The challenge is to perform qualitative research in a systematic and methodologically responsible way. Therefore, knowledge of and skills for these methods and techniques is essential for a scientifically educated practitioner in the field of International Business. The knowledge and skills can be used to do sound (qualitative) research yourself, and for interpreting and judging (qualitative) research of others. In this course some frequently used qualitative methods will be covered (for example, interviewing, case study, content analysis), and for each method the pro's and con's will be discussed. There will be also a practical assignment meant to exercise all stages of a qualitative research project, such as formulating research objectives, performing interviews, analyzing texts, discussing the results and finally, reporting the complete research process in a scientific report. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. L. Maruster | | Docent(en) | drs. M.M. Kroesedr. L. Maruster student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -practicum, -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | This course builds upon the 1st year course Research Methodology. Students are expected to know already the basic notions of research steps (e.g. conceptual modelling, empirical and regulative cycle). | | Opmerkingen | Contact: Dr L. Maruster, +31 (0)50 363 7316, l.maruster@rug.nl. Secretary: Iris Neef-Huizinga, +31 (0)50 363 4111, i.b.a.neef@rug.nl |
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| 83 | Queueing Theory and Simulation | EBB074A05 |
Queueing systems pervade our society, at shops, supermarkets, call centers and so on. It is common in such systems to make trade-offs between the costs of operation, e.g., hiring personnel, and service as perceived by customers, e.g., mean waiting time.
To make such trade-offs one should be able to analyze the behavior of queueing systems and compute relevant key performance indicators. For this purpose we need models of queueing systems. The simple models can typically be solved with mathematical tools, but the analysis of difficult models requires simulation. However, even though simulation is very powerful, the development of useful simulators is based on profound insight into queueing systems in general, such as the dominating factors and aspects of the system’s behavior. Moreover, simulators require extensive testing, as bugs are easily made. Hence, mathematical models are also key ingredients in the development process of a simulator, to provide insight and a suitable testing ground.
The aim of this course is to equip a student with a set of tools to analyze and improve queueing systems by means of simple mathematical models on the one hand, and with simulation on the other. The student should realize that both approaches complement each other: the simulations to analyze realistic queueing systems, the mathematical models to provide intuition, insight and tests.
The course starts with providing a set of simple numerical models (recursions) to analyze and simulate realistic queueing systems. Then we develop mathematical models to analyse single server queueing systems and queueing networks, and show how simulation and analysis interact in the understanding of queueing systems and queueing networks. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. N.D. van Foreest | | Docent(en) | student-assistantsdr. N.D. van Foreest | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (mc vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Participants should have an understanding of basic probability concepts such as taught in the course Probability Theory for EOR. In particular:
*Probability density and distribution function
*Joint distribution and density, marginal distributions and densities
*Conditional probability for (mixtures of) discrete and continuous random variables (Condition distribution functions, conditional density functions)
*Expectation
*Conditional expectation
*Moment generation functions | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Nicky van Foreest, phone: +3150 36 35178, e-mail: n.d.van.foreest@rug.nl.
Secr: Operations, phone: +3150 36 37020, e-mail: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl. |
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| 84 | Risk Insurance | EBB863A05 |
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| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L. Spierdijk | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. L. Spierdijk | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Lecture notes will be made available on Nestor.
Info: Prof Laura Spierdijk, phone +31(0)50 36 35929, e-mail l.spierdijk@rug.nl.
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 85 | Sports Economics | EBB920A05 |
| This course consists of two parts. In the main lectures, a review is given of modern literature on the economics of sports. Important topics are: demand for sports, supply of sports, the outcome of sport events, the market for (top)talent, sport and the government, economic effects of major sport events, marketing of sports. Some lectures are more research oriented, when recent papers are discussed. Finally, students write a paper in teams on a topic of their choice. Of course, that topic should be related to sports economics. One or two guest lecturers will provide another perspective on current developments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.H. Koning | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.H. Koningdr. U.C.P. Schneider | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege , opdracht(en) | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (meerkeuze vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Prof Ruud Koning, r.h.koning@rug.nl
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, m.a.koolman@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 86 | Statistical Inference | EBB075A05 |
| Parameter estimation and hypothesis testing based on the likelihood function. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | N.W. Koning, MSc. | | Docent(en) | N.W. Koning, MSc. student-assistants D. Vullings, MSc. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Secr: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone: +3150 36 37018, e-mail: m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 87 | Statistics II for IB | EBB682B05 |
| The purpose of this course is to introduce students to advanced statistical techniques for the analysis of data in business applications. The course provides students with a background in multivariate statistics that will enable them to apply statistical techniques in real world problems where several variables and their interrelations are important. Several multivariate techniques will be taught: nonparametric tests, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA and time series analysis. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | A.L. Schippers | | Docent(en) | V. Chatzikonstanti, PhD.dr. L. Maruster Z. Rao, MSc. student-assistants | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -practicum, -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Knowledge about basic statistical methods and techniques with applications in the field of business administration. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Kimberley Vudinh, k.m.vudinh@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 88 | Stochastic Models | EBB878A05 |
| In statistics, econometrics, OR, insurance, marketing, logistics and finance stochastic models play an essential role. A number of standard models are treated in this course, and many examples are given. Topics dealt with include: Markov chains with discrete time parameter, Poisson processes, Markov chains with continuous time parameter, renewal theory, reliability. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. O.V. Iftime | | Docent(en) | dr. O.V. Iftime | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr Orest Iftime, phone: +3150 36 33485, e-mail: o.v.iftime@rug.nl.
Secr: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone: +3150 36 37018, e-mail: m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 89 | Strategic Management B&M | EBB649C05 |
| This course examines a wide range of theoretical perspectives relevant to strategic management at several levels. For example, at the business level, a resource-based view is presented to complement Porter's industry analysis associated with IO economics. At the corporate level, a variety of roles are considered for the headquarters that would allow them to add value. Corporate strategies are also considered for changing and managing the mix of SBUs within the corporation. Notably, strategy is not confined to the boundaries of a single organization; network-level strategies are also considered. In addition to these diverse content areas, attention is given to process-related issues. The characteristics of the organization and the nature of the decision itself are considered. Several methods are discussed as aids for decision-making processes, such as scenario analysis and game theory. |
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| 90 | Success Factors of Econ. Growth in Korea | EBB122A05 |
| How Samsung and LG became one of the biggest producers of electronic goods in the world? How Hyundai survived in the world car industry? Why Walmart failed in the Korean market while Tesco survived? By exploring the case studies of South Korean multinationals and multinationals doing business in South Korea, this course wants to offer the students an opportunity to understand Korean economy and business environment. The course will also discuss the Asian economic crisis in 1997 and the corporate reform to understand the globalization of Korean economy and Korean multinationals. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S. Choi | | Docent(en) | dr. S. Choi | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Basic knowledge of economic principles and of international economics would be helpful. | | Opmerkingen | For more information contact the coordinator: s.choi@rug.nl |
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| 91 | Teamwork - Theories, Design and Dynamics | EBB110A05 |
| This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and appropriately respond to team dynamics in organizational contexts. As an HRM officer, you need to be aware of the complex relationships that affect processes in organizations. You also need to understand at which relationship level a problem is situated in order to address the problem appropriately. Therefore, team work is approached from a relational perspective, treating teams and organizations as dynamic entities. The lectures combine insights on organizational behavior with recent research from social and organizational psychology. The relevance of recent empirical findings will be illustrated relating them with theory and practice. Via lectures and reading of the literature, students will acquire advanced knowledge about the dynamics that unfold in organizational contexts. Through analyzing case studies and by working on assignments, students will learn to take into account different perspectives on critical situations in organizations. Working on the assignments will enable students to understand employees’ needs, team level variables, and organizational features and how these three levels interact. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. S. Täuber | | Docent(en) | dr. S. Täuber | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Students should be familiar with analysing case studies. If they are not, they should be willing to read additional literature preparing them to analyse case studies.
For more information contact the coordinator: s.tauber@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 3637302 or the secretary +31 (0)50 3634288 |
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| 92 | Topical Themes in Development Studies | EBB922A05 |
| This course aims at providing an in-depth understanding of a particular set of problems in development, working in a small-group setting with a mentor-lecturer. The course has two variants: 1) Writing a research essay, presenting and discussing essays in small-group setting, or 2) Participating in the ACE Intensive Programme at Mzumbe University in Tanzania including preparatory reading, field work and writing a research report. It features a number of theme groups (such as on economic development, democratization, education, or environmental issues) from which the student chooses one. Selected students can opt for this Intensive Programme in Tanzania, which involves covering their own costs by the student for travel and upkeep in Tanzania. |
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| 93 | Trade Policy and Economic Integration | EBB125A05 |
| We first focus on the theory of trade policies. What are the welfare implications of introducing quotas, tariffs and providing export subsidies? How are these welfare changes distributed among trade partners and groups of agents (such as producers and consumers) within these? Second, we focus on European economic integration. Which economic and political factors led to the European Union and its predecessors? How are decision-making processes designed, what are the main advantages and disadvantages of the increasing economic integration and what are the main aspects of EU trade policies? |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. M.D. Laméris | | Docent(en) | T.M. Harchaoui, PhD.dr. M.D. Lamérisprof. dr. B. Losdr. X. Ye | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -schriftelijk tentamen (open en mc vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (open en mc vragen), -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: M.D. Laméris, m.d.lameris@rug.nl
Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31(0)50 36 33458, room 5411.0538 |
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