Finance

Economics and Costing, 30 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UPIND19JÖN.

Economics and Costing gives you knowledge of the importance of financial management for achieving various organisational goals. You learn to apply methods for budgeting, financial planning, costing and follow-up, and to understand the importance of a profitability mindset. The course gives you an understanding of traditional key figures, annual reports and life cycle analysis. The course is part of TUC's YH programme Public Procurement Officer/Buyer and gives you financial tools for making well-founded purchasing decisions.

Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Jönköping
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: 30 YH credits, about 6 weeks of full-time study

About the course.

Purpose and goal of the course The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge of the importance of financial management for achieving various organisational goals. The student should be able to apply methods for budgeting, financial planning, costing and follow-up, and understand the importance of a profitability mindset. The student should gain an understanding of traditional key figures, annual reports and life cycle analysis.

Purpose and goal of the course The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge of the importance of financial management for achieving various organisational goals. The student should be able to apply methods for budgeting, financial planning, costing and follow-up, and understand the importance of a profitability mindset. The student should gain an understanding of traditional key figures, annual reports and life cycle analysis.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • Can apply methods for budgeting and financial planning
  • Can carry out costing and financial follow-up
  • Understands the importance of a profitability mindset in business management
  • Has an understanding of traditional key figures and annual reports
  • Can apply life cycle analysis in financial assessments
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Budgeting and planning

    Methods for budgeting and financial planning in an organisation.

  2. Costing and follow-up

    Practical costing and how financial follow-up is carried out.

  3. Key figures and annual reports

    Interpreting traditional key figures and the content of an annual report.

  4. Life cycle analysis

    Assessing costs and profitability over the life cycle of a product or investment.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at students on TUC's YH programme Public Procurement Officer/Buyer who want to build financial skills for purchasing and procurement work.

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