I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
MACROECONOMICS
ID (subject code)
BMEGT35ML53
Type of subject
Contact lesson
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
1
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
exam grade
Number of credits
3
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Bethlendi András
Position
associate professor
Contact details
bethlendi.andras@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Finance
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: Marketing MSc from 2017/18/Term 1

Subject Role: Elective

Recommended semester: 0

Programme: Accounting Master’s Programme from 2019/20/Term 1

Subject Role: Compulsory

Recommended semester: 2

Programme: Master of Business Administration MSc from 2017/18 Term 1

Subject Role: Compulsory for the specialisation

Recommended semester: 2

Programme: Master of Business Administration MSc from 2018/19 Term 1

Subject Role: Compulsory for the specialisation

Recommended semester: 4

Programme: MBA Master’s Programme - Finance specialisation

Subject Role: Compulsory for the specialisation

Recommended semester: 4

Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description

Objectives

The main objective of the course is to acquaint students with the main areas of macroeconomic finan-ce (fiscal policy, monetary policy, fiscal stability, and their contexts. Besides, the course provides such a general knowledge and practices which are indispensable to deeply understand the news and to find appropriate and credible sources of information. The focus of the course is on the fiscal policy, but other topics are covered as well.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. The students are aware of
  2. i) The roles of the state and the functions of the state
  3. ii) The main features of the tax systems
  4. iii) The political economy background of the fiscal policy
  5. iv) The financial systems
  6. v) Monetary policy
  7. vi) Financial stability
Skills
  1. 1. The students are able to analyze the most important macro-financial processes and develop-ments in practice from economic aspects
  2. 2. The students are able to use the relevant and credible data sources to answer any macroeco-nomic question.
  3. 3. The students are able to understand and follow the important discussions and arguments re-lated to the topic of the course.
  4. 4. The students are able to grasp the professional language in writing and speech.
Attitude
Independence and responsibility
  1. 1. The student is confident and constructive in regards to solve any macroeconomic issue
  2. 2. The student is able to formulate own his or her opinion

Teaching methodology

Lectures

Materials supporting learning

  • Az előadásokon bemutatott slide show.
  • Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester

General Rules

A tanulási eredmények értékelése az év végi vizsga alapján történik.

Performance assessment methods

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények értékelése félév végi írásbeli vizsga alapján tör-ténik. A vizsga 100%-ban számít bele az értékelésbe.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

  • Év végi írásbeli vizsga: 100

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

Az aláírás megszerzésének feltétele, hogy a 3.4. pont szerint megszerezhető pontszám legalább 50%-át elérje a hallgató.

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 100-100
Very good <87
Good 75-86
Satisfactory 63-74
Pass 50-62
Fail >50

Retake and late completion

A vizsgaidőszakban lehetséges.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
Tevékenység óra/félév
részvétel a kontakt tanórákon 6x2=12
vizsgafelkészülés 78
összesen 90

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Topics covered during the term

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények eléréséhez a tantárgy a következő tematikai blokkokból áll. Az egyes félévekben meghirdetett kurzusok sillabuszaiban e témaelemeket ütemezzük a naptári és egyéb adottságok szerint.

Lecture topics

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
Dr. Tóth G. Csaba toth.csaba@gtk.bme.hu

Approval and validity of subject requirements