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About Study Course

Department: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Anita Kokarēviča
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Economics; Economic Theories

Objective

To develop an understanding about the main areas, which are within the scope of economics at micro and macro levels as well as to promote the knowledge about the role of entrepreneurship in economics, forms of entrepreneurship, legal aspects, work organization and financial planning.

Prerequisites

Economics – Latvian high school programme.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students will have the knowledge to explain the essence of basic economic issues, - to define the main economic goals and problems, - to assess the role of the state in the economy. Students: - will know the difference between economic, entrepreneurial and commercial activity, - will be able to name the main legislative acts that regulate business, - explain the need for accounting of economic activity, - define the basic principles of accounting.

Skills

Students will be able to compare the common and the different in the micro and macro economy, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of economic systems, analyze the actions of market subjects, compare the economic indicators of Latvia and other countries, explain the role of the state in the economy.

Competence

Students will be able to discuss the basic issues, goals and problems of the economy, will be able to distinguish between economic activity, entrepreneurial activity and commercial activity, will be able to name the main legislative acts that regulate business. Students will be able to explain Latvia's tax policy.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Dental Hygiene, ZFH1First levelRequiredAnita Kokarēviča