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Course Unit Description

BUSINESS ECONOMY

Course 2026-27

  • On-site

1.Subject data

Name: BUSINESS ECONOMY

Code: 510201002

Type: Basic

ECTS: 9

Length of subject: Yearly

Semester and course: 1st Year - Yearly

Speciality:

Language: English

Mode of study: On-site class

2. Lecturer data

Lecturer data: OLMEDO CIFUENTES, ISABEL

Knowledge area: Organización de Empresas

Department: Economía de la Empresa

Telephone: 968325790

Email: isabel.olmedo@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 10:30 / 12:30
EDIFICIO CIM - FCCE, planta 2, Despacho 2.23
Se recomienda enviar correo electrónico previo. A pesar del día indicado, las tutorías podrán realizarse a demanda del estudiante mediante solicitud remitida al correo isabel.olmedo@upct.es

Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in PhD in Economics and Business Management from Technical University of Cartagena (SPAIN) - 2011

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Contratada Doctora

Number of five-year periods: 3

Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

Responsible for the groups: G1, G2

Lecturer data: MARTÍNEZ LEÓN, INOCENCIA MARÍA

Knowledge area: Organización de Empresas

Department: Economía de la Empresa

Telephone: 968325902

Email: ino.martinez@upct.es

Office hours and location: Tutorials will be carried out by request of the student sending an email to ino.martinez@upct.es

Qualifications/Degrees:

Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Titular de Universidad

Number of five-year periods: 5

Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación y 1 de transferencia

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

3. Competences and learning outcomes

3.1. Basic curricular competences related to the subject

3.2. General curricular competences related to the subject

3.3. Specific curricular competences related to the subject

Specific topic competences (for elective topics which have them)



3.4. Transversal curricular competences related to the subject

3.5. Subject learning outcomes

1. Identify the fundamentals of the administration and management of organizations.
2. Describe and differentiate the different organizational functions: planning, organization, direction, and control.
3. Identify the essential elements, skills, and attitudes required for effective business management and organization.
4. Apply different criteria to classify a company.
5. Differentiate the company's environment and its market.
6. Apply the acquired knowledge to practice.
7. Apply different alternative approaches to decision-making.
8. Argue orally and in writing opinions and deductions in business administration and management.

4. Contents

4.1 Curricular contents related to the subject

The company as a socioeconomic reality. Business theory and types of companies. The company and market environment. The entrepreneur and the managerial function. Thinking in business administration. Administrative functions. Planning and controlling. The leading function. Decision-making. Theory of organization and organizing function. Organizational design. Organizational models.

4.2. Theory syllabus

Teaching modules

Units

Introduction to business administration

Topic 1. The company
Topic 2. Business theory and types of companies
Topic 3. The environment of the company and the market
Topic 4. The entrepreneur and the managers
Topic 5. Thinking in business administration

Management functions

Topic 6. Planning and controlling
Topic 7. The structure of the organisation
Topic 8. The organising function
Topic 9. Simple and complex organisational models
Topic 10. Variable shape models: virtual organisation
Topic 11. The leading function
Topic 12. Decision making

4.3. Practice syllabus

Name

Description

Individual activities

At the end of each topic, students must complete an activity related to what they have learned.

Team project

Students must prepare a written report and deliver an oral presentation, using visual aids, based on a business idea and following the guidelines provided in the Aula Virtual.

Risks prevention

Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual") under the "Act in an Emergency" section, "Technical Guides" tab, with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find, in the "Act in an Emergency", sectionrecommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.

4.4. Comments

EVALUATION REGULATIONS FOR THE OFFICIAL DEGREE AND MASTER'S TITLES OF THE UPCT (https://lex.upct.es/download/48b262d2-e0b0-4132-a127-da1758d3b8b9)

Article 5. Special adaptations: 1. Students with special educational needs, duly accredited, will have the right to have adaptations adjusted to such needs to complete evaluation activities. More information:https://igdi.upct.es/informacion/acciones-de-apoyo-al-alumnado

If you have specific learning needs or a disability, you have the right to make the necessary non-significant adaptations to take the subjects appropriately.

To do this, contact saed@upct.es and inform them. They will contact all your teachers.

5. Teaching method

Name

Description

Hours

In-class

Name

Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc

Description

Explanation of the theoretical and practical contents in class, encouraging interaction with students.

Resolution of doubts and questions raised by students.

Encouragement of debates.

Student participation in the resolution of individual activities.

Group and cooperative learning with a team project.

Hours

84

In-class

100

Name

Continuous assessment activities during class hours.

Description

- Written exam 2, as outlined in the assessment system.

- Multiple-choice tests at the end of each topic, as described in the assessment system.

- Team project and two oral presentations, as described in the assessment system.

Hours

6

In-class

100

Name

Final and ongoing assessment activities outside class hours.

Description

- Carrying out of written exam 1 and the global written exam, as described in the assessment system.

- Making up of tests and team activity, as described in the assessment system.

Hours

5

In-class

100

Name

Tutorials

Description

Resolution of students' doubts and questions about the content and activities.

Hours

2

In-class

50

Name

Student work: study or individual or group work

Description

Study and application of the theoretical and practical content.

Preparation of the written assignments and oral presentations for the team activity.

Hours

128

In-class

0

6. Assessment method

6.1. Continous assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Spoken or written exams

Description and criteria

There will be three written exams covering the course content: two partial exams (35% + 35%) and one global exam.

The partial exam 1 and the global exam will take place during the official evaluation period. The partial exam 2 will take place during the teaching period.

Each exam will consist of theoretical and practical essay questions (of medium to long length). These exams will assess theoretical concepts, the practical application of knowledge, and analytical skills.

- Partial exam 1 (35%): This written exam will cover topics 1-6. It will include between 5 and 10 theoretical and practical questions to assess acquired knowledge. A minimum score of 4 out of 10 is required to hold the mark until ordinary and extraordinary final assessment periods and to average it with the partial exam 2.

- Partial exam 2 (35%): This written exam will cover topics 7-12. It will include between 5 and 10 theoretical and practical questions to assess acquired knowledge. A minimum score of 4 out of 10 is required to hold the mark until ordinary and extraordinary final assessment periods and to average it with the partial exam 1.

- Global exam: If one or both of the previous exams are not passed, they can be retaken in the ordinary and extraordinary final assessments through an equivalent global written exam with the same assessment criteria, learning outcomes, and weighting. This exam will include 5-6 theoretical and practical questions related to Partial Exam 1 (topics 1-6), and 5-6 theoretical and practical questions related to Partial Exam 2 (topics 7-12). Students who have passed either of the previous exams (Partial Exam 1 or Partial Exam 2) will only need to complete the section in which they did not achieve the minimum mark of 4.

If students wish to improve their mark, they must explicitly waive their previous mark and accept the mark obtained on the global written exam or any of its parts, even if it is lower than their previous mark.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Percentage

70 %

Name

Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process

Description and criteria

At the end of each topic, there will be a 10-question multiple-choice exam on the content, which will account for 0.1 points of the final mark.

These activities will take place during the class period. If a student cannot attend due to a justified absence, he/she may request to do them in class on another day. Marks will be saved until the extraordinary final assessment period.

Students who have not completed this activity during the academic term may make it up in the ordinary and extraordinary final assessments through multiple-choice tests or equivalent activities, using the same assessment criteria, learning outcomes, and weighting. If students wish to improve their mark, they must explicitly waive their previous mark and accept the most recent one, even if it is lower than the previous mark.

There is no minimum score for these activities.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Percentage

12 %

Name

Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)

Description and criteria

Two oral presentations of the teamwork project.

These activities will take place during the teaching period.

The materials will be defined in advance and available in the Aula Virtual, including the rubric that will be used for evaluation.

The marks are saved until the extraordinary final assessment period.

Students who did not complete this activity during the academic term may make it up in the ordinary and extraordinary final assessments through an equivalent presentation and defense, using the same assessment criteria, learning outcomes, and weighting.

If students wish to improve their mark, they must explicitly waive their previous mark and accept the most recent one, even if it is lower than the previous mark.

There is no minimum score for this activity.

Learning outcomes assessed: 6, 8.

Percentage

8 %

Name

Presentation and defence of assignments

Description and criteria

Development of a team project consisting of two deliverables on a business idea based on the guide published in the Aula Virtual.

These activities will take place during the teaching period.

All necessary materials, including the assessment rubric, will be provided in advance and made available in the Aula Virtual.

Marks are saved until the extraordinary final assessment period.

Students who have not completed this activity during the academic term may make it up in the ordinary and extraordinary final assessments by submitting equivalent assignments or practical activities, using the same assessment criteria, learning outcomes, and weighting.

If students wish to improve their mark, they must explicitly waive their previous mark and accept the most recent one, even if it is lower than the previous mark.

There is no minimum score required for this activity, but the oral presentation of each deliverable is mandatory for marking the reports.

Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Percentage

10 %

6.2. Final assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Information

Comments

Continuous assessment activities (tests, teamwork and oral presentations) will have an equivalent make up activity in the ordinary and extraordinary final assessment periods, maintaining the same assessment criteria, learning outcomes and weighting. Students will only have to make up the activities not passed or not completed, and will be eligible for 100% of the final mark without repeating the activities already passed. Passed activities will be retained throughout the academic year. In the event of a retake of an assessment activity, the mark obtained on the last attempt will be considered.



EVALUATION REGULATIONS FOR THE OFFICIAL DEGREE AND MASTER'S TITLES OF THE UPCT (https://lex.upct.es/download/48b262d2-e0b0-4132-a127-da1758d3b8b9)

Article 5. Special adaptations: 1. Students with special educational needs, duly accredited, will have the right to have adaptations adjusted to such needs to carry out evaluation activities. More information: https://igdi.upct.es/informacion/acciones-de-apoyo-al-alumnado

If you have specific learning needs or a disability, you have the right to make the necessary non-significant adaptations to take the subjects appropriately.

To do this, contact saed@upct.es and inform them. They will contact all your teachers.

7. Bibliography and resources

7.1. Basic bibliography

Author: Olmedo Cifuentes, Isabel
Title: Business economy
Editorial: Universidad Politécnica
Publication Date: 2014
ISBN: 9788494256271

7.2. Supplementary bibliography

Author: Martínez León, Inocencia María
Title: Economía de la Empresa
Editorial: Universidad
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN: 9788496997936

Author: Stoner, James A.F.
Title: Administración
Editorial: Prentice-Hall Hispanoamericana
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 9688806854

Author: Robbins, Stephen P.
Title: Management
Editorial: Englandb:Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN: 9781292090207

Author: Gómez-Mejía, Luis R.
Title: Management: people-performance-change
Editorial: Pearson
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN: 0132604337

Author: Martínez Martínez, Aurora
Title: Introducción a la economía de la empresa
Editorial: Pirámide
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN: 9788436836394

Author: Taylor, Bernard W.
Title: Introduction to management science
Editorial: Pearson
Publication Date:
ISBN: 9789332579422

7.3. On-line resources and others

Slide presentations of the topics and activities of the course will be in the Aula Virtual.

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