Programme: BA in Management and Business Administration
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 2
Programme: BA in International Business
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 2
Objectives
The course’s main goal is to familiarize the students with the definition and the functions of money, fundamentals of universal money history, and the main events of Hungarian economic history. The latter topic requires to review common historical knowledge via economic or political aspects. It is also the goal of the course that the historical events and data-like parts are not only to be acquired as individual encyclopedic knowledge, but the real purposes of the historical events would become understandable. The material is built on chronological logic.
Academic results
Knowledge
- the definition and attributes, basic function and history of money,
- the main events in the history of finance,
- the main events (concerning the economic history) of Hungarian history,
- the economical aspect of the latter.
Skills
- plan and organize independent learning,
- comprehend and use the professional literature of the topic,
- grasp the professional language in writing and speech,
- logical interpretation of the events of history
Attitude
- are open to learn and adapt the methodology of historical science
- collaborate with their instructors and fellow students during the learning process,
- gain knowledge and information,
- are open to critical thinking.
Independence and responsibility
- are open to accept reliable critical remarks
Teaching methodology
Lectures and written communication, use of ICT tools and techniques.
Materials supporting learning
- Az előadások prezentációinak anyaga, ami a félév során folyamatosan kerül feltöltésre.
- a félév során ismertetésre kerülő szakkönyvek és folyóirat cikkek.
- Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester.
- The textbooks and journal articles that will be presented during the semester.
General Rules
Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based on one written final exam test.
Performance assessment methods
A. Detailed description of assesments during the exam period: 1. Written exam test: on the exam period, 60 minutes, 100 points. The test consists of multiple choise questions, definitions and short essays.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
- Multiple choise questions: 30
- Definitions: 40
- Essay: 30
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
According to CoS
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 90-100 |
| Very good | 86-90 |
| Good | 71–85 |
| Satisfactory | 58–70 |
| Pass | 40–58 |
| Fail | 40 |
Retake and late completion
According to CoS
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| Participation in contact lessons | 28 |
| Preparing for the exam | 62 |
| total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.11.2024.
Topics covered during the term
Subject includes the topics detailed in the course syllabus to ensure learning outcomes listed under 2.2. can be achieved. Timing of the topics may be affected by calendar or other circumstances in each semester.
| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to the course. Definition and functions of money. |
| 2. | History of Money 1. |
| 3. | History of Money 2. |
| 4. | History of Money 3. |
| 5. | Hungarian economic history 1. (beginnings, conquest) |
| 6. | Hungarian economic history 2. (century of invasions, founding of the state) |
| 7. | Hungarian economic history 3. (Árpád period until the Tatar period) |
| 8. | Hungarian economic history 4. (late Árpád period, Anjou rulers) |
| 9. | Hungarian economic history 5. ( the 15th century) |
| 10. | Hungarian economic history 6. (The Turkish age) |
| 11. | Hungarian economic history 7. (the 18th century) |
| 12. | Hungarian economic history 8. (Reformation period, revolution, neo-absolutism) |
| 13. | Hungarian economic history 9. (Compromise, First World War, period between the two world wars) |
| 14. | Hungarian economic history 10. (the Second World War, the early years of the socialist system) |
| 15. | Buffer Week |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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