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Basics of Business

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:24.04.2023 16:41:48
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_697LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:6.00ECTS:9.00
Branch of Science:ManagementTarget Audience:Medical Services
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, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours18
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours18
Full-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours14
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basics of economics at the secondary school level.
Objective:
Create an understanding of the nature and forms of business, marketing activities and the basics of management, analysis of the company's operation, principles of planning, record keeping, basic principles of accounting, project preparation, development and successful implementation, build the professional competences of the organization and management, according to the professional activity of the masseur.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Basic concepts of economics and business.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Economic policy. Economic system of Latvia. The role of entrepreneurship in the development of the national economy. Nature and functions of business.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Business forms. Commercial law, legal aspects. Business registration.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Nature of leadership, decision-making, leadership functions, levels and styles. The influence of the internal and external environment on business.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Content 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.Classes2.00auditorium
6Content of the business plan, its development. Business plan presentation.Classes1.00auditorium
7Organization of accounting work, regulatory documents. Accounting for long-term investments. Inventory of current assets. Equity accounting, changes.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
8Inventory accounting, creation criteria. Classification and accounting of creditors. Recognition of income and expenses. Balance sheet and income statement.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
9Introduction to record keeping. Record keeping terms. Regulations.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Legal force of documents. Development of documents, design.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
11Document circulation, archiving, storage.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
12Project development and management. Description of objectives, environmental analysis, project discussion, project expenditure evaluation, SWOT analysis. Organization of project work, project documentation, risk analysis, delegation of powers. Project work planning, software, time and goals.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
13Project control, communication basics, conflict management techniques, project crises, motivation.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
14Project management in business. Compliance with the norms of the "Medical Treatment Act" and "Patients' Rights Act" in the work of a masseur. Creation of a cabinet activity project related to health care. Choice of business form. Employment relationship.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent preliminary preparation on the relevant topic using e-study materials, recommended literature and Internet resources, with subsequent evaluation and practical application in classes.
Assessment Criteria:
Cumulative rating. In practical lessons, independent work on topics - Economics and business basics 35%, Accounting, Record keeping 30%, Project preparation and management, presentation, solving situational tasks - assessment 35%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Will be able to explain basic concepts and terminology in economics, accounting, project management and business. Will be able to define the essence of business, development perspectives and responsibility.
Skills: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 business, its effective implementation, as well as plan and analyze the company's main financial flow indicators.
Competencies:Will be able to plan and organize your work and workplace, working independently or in a team. Will be able to comply with the requirements of regulatory acts in the medical field. Will be able to professionally organize their activities, according to the professional standard.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Bikse, V. 2015. Makroekonomika. Liepāja: LiePa.
2Leibus, I. 2016. Pirmie soļi komercdarbībā. SIA vai IK: darbības uzsākšana, grāmatvedība, nodokļi. Lietišķās informācijas dienests, Rīga.
3Nešpors, V. 2015. Mikroekonomikas teorijas pamati. Rīga: RTU.
4LR Komerclikums
Additional Reading
1Babris, S., Kaļķis, H. u. c. 2016. LEAN risinājumi efektīvākam biznesam. Rīga: Madris.
2Drukers, P. F. 2014. Efektīvs vadītājs. Rīga: Zoldnera izdevniecība.
3Kjells, G. H., Alsiņa, R. 2019. Biznesa ekonomika 3.izd. Rīga: RTU.
4Leibus, I. 2018. Pašnodarbināto grāmatvedība un nodokļi. 10.izd. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests.
5Zelmenis, D. 2019. Valsts loma tirgus ekonomikā. Rīga: RSU