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General information

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Vladimir Bellavista Parent

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Núria Sánchez Guillem

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 2

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan

 

 

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • B3_Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues

  • B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

Specific skills

  • EFB6_Adequate knowledge of the concept of company, institutional and legal framework of the company. Organization and management of companies

  • ESI1_Ability to integrate Information and Communications Technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of organizations, enabling them to achieve their goals effectively and efficiently, thus achieving competitive advantage

  • ESI4_Ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of organizations, so that they can act as a link between the technical and management communities of an organization and actively participate in user training

Transversal competences

  • T1_That students know a third language, which will be preferably English, with an adequate level of oral and written form, according to the needs of the graduates in each degree

Presentation of the subject

The subject Economics and Business for Engineers is a compulsory subject within the subject of Business. It aims to familiarize students with the most basic economic concepts that govern our economic and social environment, as well as introduce them to the functioning of the business world. It consists of two well-differentiated parts: Part I Economy and Part II Business.

This subject is related to Entrepreneurship and Innovation, previously studied, and Business Administration taught in the following quarter.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others. 

Contents

1. Introduction to economic theory.

  • Scarcity and choice: Frontier of production possibilities.
  • Economic objectives.
  • Economic agents.
  • Economic sectors.
  • Economic systems.

2. Microeconomics: The market.

  • Demand and supply: Seeking balance.
  • Buyer and seller reactions.

3. Macroeconomics: National Accounting.

  • Macroeconomic indicators: Advantages and disadvantages.
  • Economic policies: Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy.
  • Positive and negative effects of Economic Policy.

4. The company as an organization.

  • Concepts: Company - entrepreneur - entrepreneur.
  • Types of companies.
  • Functional areas.
  • Organizational principles

5. The company and the environment.

  • The business environment: PEST and SWOT.
  • Basic concepts of Strategic Management.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility. 
  • Business Ethics.
  • Organizational Culture.

6. The company and economic information.

  • Balance: Heritage Photography.
  • Operating account.

Activities and evaluation system

The final grade of the course will be calculated by applying the following weights to the activities:

  • Activity 1: Homework - 20% Minimum three activities per student. Individual or small group work.
  • Activity 2: Infographic  - 20%. Work in group.
  • Activity 3: Final Exam - 60%. Individual examination.

This subject has scheduled evaluation activities with mandatory attendance.

In order to pass the subject (and apply the previous weighting) a minimum grade of 5 will be required in the Final Exam.

Recovery: Students with a grade of less than 5 in the final grade, will be able to recover the subject by conducting a single exam that will collect all the content of the same (Economics and Business). This exam will be worth 80% of the final grade of the subject and a minimum grade of 5 will be required to be able to average. The grades for activity 1 (Homework) and activity 2 (Infographics) are not recoverable and will contribute the other 20% to the final grade, 10% each. According to the current regulations of the center, only those students who have participated in a significant number of the evaluation activities of the course and have not reached the 5 final average mark will be able to appear in the resit exam.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

Identification of plagiarism is considered a serious circumstance that may lead to a failing grade in the subject. If plagiarism is detected, the Degree Coordination will be informed so that the corresponding disciplinary measures can be taken.

 

 

Bibliography

Basic

Cepeda González, María Isabel; Lacalle Calderón, María Cruz and others. (2004). Economy for engineers. Thomson.

Maynar Mariño, Pilar (2009). The economy of the company in the space of higher education. McGrawHill.

Núria Sánchez Guillem (2025). Dossier of exercises for the subject. Tecnocampus University Center.

Complementary

Amat Salas, Oriol (2008). Understand accounting and finance. Management 2000.

Lacalle Calderón, María Cruz; Cepeda González, María Isabel and others (2005). Basic economics lessons. Paraninfo.