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2014/2015  BA-BSOCU1006U  Introduction to Economic Sociology

English Title
Introduction to Economic Sociology

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Business Administration and Sociology
Course coordinator
  • Steen Andersen - MPP
For a description of the integrated exam, see the entry for Fundamentals of Social Theory (BA-1FST)
Main academic disciplines
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Economic and organizational sociology
Last updated on 12-08-2014
Learning objectives
On successful completion of this course, the student should have acquired basic knowledge about the development of capitalism from 1750 until today
More specifically, the student should be able to:
  • account for the different approaches within the field of economic sociology and economic history covered in the course curriculum
  • describe important aspects of the development of capitalist systems from about 1750 and up to today,
  • account for important characteristics of different capitalist systems and how these systems influence socioeconomic conditions and strategic actions of different actors
Course prerequisites
The courses BA-BSOCU1004U The Art and Practices of Business Accounting, BA-BSOCU1005U Fundamentals of Social Theory, BA-BSOCU1006U Introduction to Economic Sociology, and BA-BSOCU1007U Managerial Economics I have one intergrated exam. You can only participate in BA-BSOCU1006U Introduction to Economic Sociology if you also register for the other courses: BA-BSOCU1004U The Art and Practices of Business Accounting, BA-BSOCU1005U Fundamentals of Social Theory, and BA-BSOCU1007U Managerial Economics I.
Examination
The course shares exams with
BA-BSOCU1005U
Course content and structure

The objective of this course is to provide the student with knowledge about how economic sociology describes the fundamental principles and the historic development of capitalism. In addition, this introductory course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the variation and the complexity of the contexts BSc Soc graduates may find themselves in. There will be two assignments during the semester: one wrtitten in groups of max 10 pages (ungraded) for which feedback is offered, and one individaul paper of max. 5 pages, which is graded and will coutn towards 10% of the final grade for the interdisciplinary exam.
 
Teaching methods
The course is based on a combination of lectures, case-based teaching (the Harvard BS method), written assignments and student group work including presentations. The course will actively employ e-learning aspects through a virtual debate forum and student expert groups.
Last updated on 12-08-2014