Business Basics and Project Development

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:1.00

Study Course Accepted:02.05.2023 08:57:49

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LF_689		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Economics		Target Audience:		Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Dita Role
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Liepaja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lfrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Not required.
Objective:
To create understanding and provide theoretical knowledge about types of business, the nature and forms of business, marketing activities and the basics of management, the principles of analysis and planning of the company's operations, as well as the basic principles of project development and management.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Basic concepts of economics and business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Economic policy. Economic system of Latvia. The role of entrepreneurship in the development of the national economy. Nature and functions of business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Business forms. Commercial law, legal aspects. Business registration.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Nature of leadership, decision-making, leadership functions, levels and styles. The influence of the internal and external environment on business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Content of the business plan, its development. Product or service description. Analysis of the market situation and competitors. Developing a marketing plan. Description of required technical and human resources.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Content of the business plan, its development. Prepare and present a business plan.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
7	Types of projects, idea, goals, connection with the industry.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	SWOT, project risk determination, management.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	Personnel involved in the project, responsibility, duties, project manager.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
10	Project structure, time and activity planning.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Project evaluation criteria, conclusion.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
12	Project analysis.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Basic concepts of economics and business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Economic policy. Economic system of Latvia. The role of entrepreneurship in the development of the national economy. Nature and functions of business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Business forms. Commercial law, legal aspects. Business registration.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Nature of leadership, decision-making, leadership functions, levels and styles. The influence of the internal and external environment on business.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
5	Content of the business plan, its development. Product or service description. Analysis of the market situation and competitors. Developing a marketing plan. Description of required technical and human resources.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Content of the business plan, its development. Prepare and present a business plan.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
7	Types of projects, idea, goals, connection with the industry.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	SWOT, project risk determination, management.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	Personnel involved in the project, responsibility, duties, project manager.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
10	Project structure, time and activity planning.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Project evaluation criteria, conclusion.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
12	Project analysis.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the implementation of the study course, students independently, outside of lectures, additionally study literature on relevant topics that are discussed in lectures and classes. After that, in the classes, students take a test to confirm the knowledge they have acquired. Work with literature and lecture materials, prepare a question, perform tasks independently in groups, prepare an individual project application and present it.
Assessment Criteria:
Independently prepared (70%) and presented (10%) project application, ability to justify and argue your point of view, answer the questions asked (20%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		After completing the study course, students will know basic concepts and terminology in economics. Will be able to understand the basic concepts and forms of business, define the principles of company establishment and registration procedure, explain the essence of company management, the content and necessity of business plans. Explain the importance of the market in the economy and distinguish between different types of markets, as well as the causes and socio-economic consequences of the cyclical development of the economy. Students will be able to explain basic concepts and terminology in project management, will be able to evaluate the main competencies of project management.
Skills:		As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to navigate the basic indicators of Latvian economic development, explain the role of entrepreneurship and accounting in the company. Will be able to discuss and navigate the Latvian tax and fee system. Make decisions that affect the business, its effective implementation, as well as plan and analyze the company's main financial flow indicators. After completing the study course, students will know how to work in a team. Will know how to determine project quality criteria, evaluate the general situation and data of the industry, define the justification of the need.
Competencies:		After completing the study course, students will be able to use the basic knowledge of regulatory legal acts in Latvia, the legal force of the document, its design and use. Use marketing to promote the company's economic processes. Discuss the most effective management styles in successful business. Students will be able to independently develop a project application according to the idea of the project and the set goals and scope.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Ņešpors V. Ievads ekonomikā. R.: Multineo, 2008 (akceptējams izdevums)
2	Kumerdanka A. Biznesa ekonomiskie pamati. 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)
3	Forands I. Biznesa vadības tehnoloģijas. R.: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2009 (akceptējams izdevums)
4	Jakovļevs P. Ekonomikas uzdevumi un lietišķās spēles. R.: RaKa, 2004 (akceptējams izdevums)
5	Uzulāns J. Projektu vadīšana mūsdienu apstākļos. – R.: Drukātava, 2007, 102 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
6	Projektu vadīšanas rokasgrāmata. – R.: Dienas Bizness, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
7	Forands, I. Projekta menedžments - Rīga: Latvijas Izglītības fonds, 2006. - 258 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
8	NCB - Projektu vadīšanas nacionālās kompetences vadlīnijas, versija 3.1. LNPVA, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Uzulāns J. Projektu vadīšana mūsdienu apstākļos. R.: Drukātava, 2007
2	J.Pildavs. „Kvalitātes vadīšanas teorijas pamati” R.: Kamene, 2004
3	Forands I. Personālvadība.- R.: SIA „Biznesa augstskola Turība”, 1999, 68 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	Bibliotēkā pieejamās zinātniskās datu bāzes
2	http: // www. linc.lv
3	http://www. kis.gov.lv
4	http://www.vvk.lv