Course objectives
Provide insight into the use of IT tools as a means for faster and more effective problem solving in business. Provide insight into the basic concept and techniques of electronic data processing by using MS Excel. Enable students to understand and use computer spreadsheets to resolve basic financial calculations and present the results of business activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Identify the areas of application of computer spreadsheets.
Demonstrate the basic elements of the advanced use of MS Excel tools.
Link knowledge in the field of finance and business mathematics to the use of IT tools.
Apply spreadsheets for arithmetic and financial calculations.
Explain the concepts data referencing and its use.
Use spreadsheets to analyse and solve numerical tasks.
Use spreadsheets to present financial and operating results.
Present the repayment plan in MS Excel.
Course objectives
Develop basic vocabulary, structures and functions necessary to understand simple situations in accommodation and food and beverages industry, e.g. in a hotel or a restaurant in Italian language. Train students in basic communication skills when talking to foreign visitors while ordering food and beverages, making reservations in hotels, taking and giving messages, expressing agreement and disagreement appropriately. Develop linguistic skills (speaking, reading with comprehension, listening, writing) as well as fluency and accuracy at the A2-B1 level according to the CEFR.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Describe the most important types and categories of accommodation.
Explain contents and services commonly provided in hotels and use the most important terms related to accommodation.
Describe facilities, departments and typical duties and tasks in large and small hotels.
Present Croatian attractions and manifestations in a case study of Croatian tourist destinations.
Apply basic functions used for booking a table and ordering food and drinks in the context of national and international cuisine.
Identify the specifics of the customer relations with restaurant guests.
Describe and present the main features of a tourist destination with the emphasis on local gastronomy.
Use general italian language at level b1 of the common european framework of reference for languages (CEFR).
Course objectives
The course objective is to develop vocabulary and structures needed for understanding the most common situations in a tourist destination, hotel and hospitality industries, i. e. in a hotel or a restaurant in German. Enable students to communicate in basic terms with German speaking visitors when ordering food and beverages, making hotel reservations, a sightseeing event or asking for a service, taking and giving messages, expressing agreement and disagreement appropriately. Develop linguistic skills (speaking, reading with comprehension, listening, writing) as well as fluency and accuracy at the A2-B1 level according to the CEFR.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Describe the most important types and categories of accommodation.
Explain contents and services commonly provided in hotels and use the most important terms related to accommodation.
Describe facilities, departments and typical duties and tasks in large and small hotels.
Apply basic concepts regarding table reservations, ordering food and drinks in context of national and international cuisine.
Identify the specifics of management and customer relations of a restaurant.
Present Croatian attractions and manifestations on a case study on a Croatian tourist destination.
Describe and present the main features of a Croatian tourist destination with the emphasis on local gastronomy.
Demonstrate general language competence at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in German language.
Course objectives
Introduce students to the main research areas of organizational behaviour which study the impact that individuals, groups and structures have on the behaviour of people in the organization in order to improve its effectiveness. Emphasize the importance of understanding themselves and others in the workplace and the impact of human behaviour in organizations on the success of the organization.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Identify interindividual differences that affect work performance.
Describe the components of emotional intelligence and emotional competence .
Differentiate theories of (working) motivation.
Analyse the teamwork principles and characteristics.
Explain creative ways of thinking and creative techniques.
Apply the basic principles of successful time management.
Compare basic styles of leadership.
Present the results of a simple research assignment in the field of organizational psychology.
Course objectives
Introduce students to the conceptual framework and analytical tools of strategic management to identify key drivers of organizational performance. Explain how to formulate, implement and monitor strategies in a changing business environment. Provide the understanding of the basic concepts of strategic management: environment monitoring, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategic control.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Explain the basic terms and fundamental concepts of strategic management.
Interpret the role of corporate governance and the importance of managerial ethics in the organization.
Synthesize key factors of the external environment (PESTEL, industry, competition, opportunities and threats) and internal environment (management, resources, structure, culture, strengths and weaknesses) of the companies as well as their impact on development and implementation of the strategies.
Evaluate the mission and vision of the company which are led by company values, and short-term and long term objectives.
Apply situational (SWOT) analysis for generating, valuation and selection of the optimal strategies.
Create and integrate action plans in a practical framework for the formulation and implementation of strategies.
Monitor (control and undertake corrective action) action plans implementation for carrying out the chosen strategy.
Describe challenges of international strategic management and the influence of information technology on strategic management.
Course objectives
To point out the knowledge and the skills relevant to the effective management of business finances, or for the preparation, adoption and implementation of optimal financial decisions on investments, financing and asset management of the companies. Refer to the application of the principles, concepts, methods and techniques of business finance. To encourage the development of personal analytical approach as a key prerequisite for the timely and reliable identification of changes in the environment and the company. Provide that achieved learning outcomes lead to acquisition of competences for professional management of business finances.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Explain the concepts, methods and techniques for managing business finances and determinants of financial policy.
Perform an assessment of the riskiness and profitability of investment and choose the optimal investment.
Carry out a method of assessing portfolio risk.
Implement a method of managing financial resources, marketable securities, receivables and inventories.
Carry out the EBIT - EPS analysis with the aim of selecting the optimal structure of long-term corporate financing.
Choose and apply risk management procedures in international business.
Show the financial aspects of mergers, acquisitions and take-overs.
Apply financial analysis and planning techniques with an aim to efficiently manage business finance.
Course objectives
Provide insight into basic business categories related to commercial entities in economy and the principles which operate in the complex system of international trade. Refer students to the possibilities of practical use of acquired competences in the field of trade in every-day business activities and as the basis for the study of other related disciplines.
Expected learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
Explain the basic concepts, business processes and strategies related to domestic and international trade.
Specify the tasks of procurement and inventory management, procurement policy and objectives.
Describe how policy on sales and management of receivables affect the company's business.
Interpret the essential components of trade analysis and planning.
Interpret the features of business and companies in international trade and international commercial clauses.
Identify the risks in foreign trade and use appropriate hedging methods.
Assess the role of a payment insurance instrument for a certain type of business.
Present the specifics of different competitiveness forms in international trade.