Syllabus:

1- Analyze the contextual context of the company and its articulation with the
internal and external environment
2- Recognize the companies forms of organization
3- Recognize the importance of human resources
4- Evaluate planning and development strategies
5- Recognize the importance of management
6- Identify and recognize the importance of corporate social responsibility and the green economy.

CONTENTS

1 Research
2 Management theories
3 Organizations and internal environment
4 Human resources – an initial approach
5 Organizations and the external environment
6 Strategy – an initial approach
7 Planning
8 Management in the 21st Century: Trends

After the curricular unit, the student should be able to:
1) Understand both the national and international economic systems;
2) Understand the theoretical concepts underlying the functioning of economies and Economic Growth;
3) Analyze the expected effects of government policies;
4) Be able to infer the expected effects of the various economic policies;
5) Characterize the Portuguese and European economies, in particular.

CONTENTS

1. Macroeconomic aggregates
2. National Accounting
3. The basic Keynesian model
4. Income and Expenditure: Public Sector and Foreign Trade Model
5. The Money Market: Money Supply and Demand
6. Currency, Interest and Income
7. Macroeconomic Policy
8. The labour market and aggregate demand and supply
9. Open Economy Macroeconomics

Syllabus:

Obj.1 – To translate problem situations through real functions of real variable.
Obj.2 – To analyze a real function of real variable and draw conclusions in the context of the problem in question.
Obj.3 – To apply differential calculus to study the variation of real functions of real variable and interpret the results.
Obj.4 – To define and calculate the primitive of a real function of a real variable.
Obj.5 – To distinguish the various types of integrals and choose methods of integration appropriate to their resolution.
Obj.6 – To apply the definite integral in the calculation of areas.

CONTENTS

Chap.1 – Algebric concepts (Review)
Chap.2 – Real Functions of Real Variable
Chap.3 – Differential Calculus in IR
Chap.4 – Differential Calculus in IR^n
Chap.5 – Integral Calculus

Syllabus:

General objectives:
Provide skills for students to operate in the scope of financial management.

Specific objectives:
After concluding this Curricular Unit, the student should be able to:
1 – Assess the companies’ economic and financial situation;
2 – Analyse and discuss options regarding financial structure tailoring the financing to investments;
3 – Develop and evaluate operational and strategic decisions according to companies’ objectives, contributing to maximizing company value and economic growth of organizations.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to financial analysis
2. Basic documents for financial analysis
3. Main methods and techniques for financial analysis
4. Analysis of the financial balance
5. Analysis through ratios
6. Financial analysis
7. Economic analysis
8. Risk analysis
9. Market ratios
10. Cash-flow analysis
11. Structure of a financial analysis report
12. Capital sources

*English* The courses available in English depend on the number of attending students

Syllabus:

General Objectives:
To demonstrate knowledge and ability to understand the economies and
business in an international context;
To discuss policies to support internationalisation
To understand the mechanisms that influence business operating on an
international scale.

Specific Objectives:
Understand the workings of international markets;
Identify the theories that explain international trade;
know in depth the mechanisms that are associated to international negotiation;
to operate at an international level both within firms and on the development of policies to support the internationalization of business.

CONTENTS

I. Introduction
1. Globalization and the evolution of international trade
2. Supranational institutions: Objectives and functions
4.Trade blocks and international trade agreements
II. Theories of International Trade
1.Adam Smith
2. David Ricardo
3. Hecksher-Ohlin
III. International Trade Indicators
IV. The International Financial System
1. The Evolution of IMS
2. Exchange rate determination
V. Commercial Policy
1. Policies in promotion of international trade
2. Trade barriers
VI. Business internationalization strategies

*English* The courses available in English depend on the number of attending students

Syllabus:

1. To develop a critical culture and problem-solving skills in the field of business management;
2. To develop the ability to implement cost accounting in industrial, and service companies;
3. To identify, interpret and solve accounting problems in the context of decision-making.
4. To understand the functions of cost accounting and its relationship with financial accounting and business management;
5. To apply accounting knowledge to solve business problems;
6. To use cost accounting information as a source for analyzing business data.

CONTENTS

I – Introduction to Management Accounting
Framework of MA
Management and Financial Accounting;
Regulatory framework
Basic concepts;
Scope, objectives and characteristics of MA

II – Costs and Results
Classification of costs
Allocation Forms;
Production costs: Materials, Work, Indirect Costs

III – MA Models
Manufacturing schemes;
Cost of production and its components;
Allocation rates;
Non-industrial costs;
Accounting entries
Monist System; Dualist System;
Costing Systems: Total, Variable, Rational and ABC; ABM; TD ABC; Backflush Costing, Target Costing, Kaizen Costing, Life-Cycle Costing;
Direct Method and Indirect Method.

IV – Production
Joint products
Common costs allocation
Zero Cost and Zero Profit; Accounting entries in Joint Production.
Waste and Defective Products
The Equivalent Units Method

Syllabus:

General objectives:
– Select the most appropriate statistical methods for solving concrete problems;
– Processing and managing information on statistical data;
– Possess critical culture and ability to solve problems within the economic-business area.
Specific objectives:
– Understand the difference between descriptive statistics and inductive statistics, identify them and apply them in specific situations, especially the problems on economic field;
– Handle a statistical software (JASP and/or Microsoft Excel, among others);
– Analyze and interpret a sample data using a statistical software.

The objectives are mainly aligned with SDGs 4, 8, 9, and 12, as they promote education through the development of statistical skills, contribute to sustainable economic growth with data-driven solutions, foster business innovation and modernization through the use of methodologies and software, and support responsible decision-making.

CONTENTS

1. Descriptive Statistics: Introduction and Terminology; Data Organization; Graphic Representations; Descriptive Measures of Location and Dispersion; Association Measures.
2. Probabilistic Models
2.1. Probabilistic terms and concepts, random variables and probability distributions.
2.2. Discrete models: introduction; general definitions; Bernoulli distribution; Binomial distribution and Poisson distribution.
2.3. Continuous models: Normal and Exponential distribution.
3. Statistical Inference: Parametric Hypothesis Tests; Introduction, Notation and Terminology; Normal Populations and Bernoulli Populations; Association Testing; one way ANOVA.
4. Simple Linear Regression: Nature of the relation between variables; Simple Linear Regression Model. Residues analysis and assumptions verification.

Syllabus:

1. Understand the mechanisms and economic policies of Portugal and the European Union, and how they shape business activity and economic growth.
2. Summarize the key historical milestones in the evolution of the Portuguese economy, with particular emphasis on the transformations that took place during the 20th century, fostering a critical understanding of the national economic trajectory.
3. Understand the origins and motivations behind the creation of the European idea, as well as the challenges currently faced by Europe, emphasizing the role of institutions and international cooperation.
4. Assess the current state of the Portuguese economy and understand the scope of European and international policies, fostering the training of professionals prepared to contribute to inclusive economic growth and institutional effectiveness.

CONTENTS

PART I – Portuguese Economy
1. Evolution of the Portuguese economy
1.1. From the 1st Republic to stabilization
1.2. From stabilization to the creation of preconditions for growth
1.3. The “golden period” of growth
1.4. From the Revolution to the introduction of Democracy and imbalances
1.5. Portugal’s accession to the EEC and the euro
PART II – European Economy
2. History, institutions, and decision-making process in the European Union
2.1. Stages of European integration
2.2. European institutions and their competences
2.3. Objectives and challenges of European integration
3. European policies
3.1. Commercial policies
3.2. Social and environmental policies
3.3. Legal policies
PART III – International Economy
4. International economy
4.1. Mundell-Fleming model
4.2. Fixed exchange rate regime
4.3. Flexible exchange rate regime

Syllabus:

– Provide students, as part of their future professional activities, competencies and skills necessary to organize and implement quality and environmental in the organizations. Specific Objectives:
– Define and understand the vocabulary relating to Quality and Environment;
– Identify and outline the main legal aspects for the Environment Management;
– Identify and outline the main principles and frameworks for the quality management;
– Design, develop and implement an Environmental Management System, according to NP EN ISO 14001;
– Design, develop and implement a Quality Management System, according to NP EN ISO 9001.

CONTENTS

1- Environmental Aspects
1.1 – Introduction to Environmental Management
1.2 -Solid waste management
1.3 – Atmospheric pollutants emission
1.4 – Water and wastewater Management
1.5 – General noise regulation
2- Management Systems
2.1 – Approach and interpretation of the NP EN ISO 14001
2.2 – Principles of Quality Management;
2.3 – Approach and interpretation of the NP EN ISO 9001
2.4 – Quality Tools
2.5 – Main documentation to implement a Quality and Environmental Management System
2.6 – Integration of Quality and Environmental Management Systems

Syllabus:

After concluding this Curricular Unit, the student should be able to:
– Identify and understand the mechanisms of the main market structures;
– Analyse the manner in which the market structures interact with the situations of equilibrium in the economy;
– Understand the mechanisms of games and apply them to the business context.

CONTENTS

1. Market Definition
2. Horizontal Concentration and Barriers to enter
3. Vertical Integration
4. Diversification
5. Perfect Competition
6. Monopoly
7. Monopolistic competition
8. Oligopoly
9. Game Theory

Syllabus:

1 – Understand the importance of strategic management for organizations.
2 – Understand and know how to use techniques of analysis of the environment and the company.
3 – Apply the appropriate concepts to develop and implement a strategy at corporate and business levels.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to the study of strategic management
1.1. The Nature of Strategy
1.2. Strategic management levels
1.3. Evolution of strategy and main concepts
2. The strategic management process
2.1. Different perspectives on strategy
2.2. From thinking to strategic planning
2.3. Strategy and competitiveness
3. Strategic Positioning Analysis / Strategic Diagnosis
3.1. Analysis of the environment
3.2. Analysis of the company and strategic capability
4. Basis for Strategic Choice and Strategy Formulation
4.1. Business level strategies
4.2. Corporate strategies
4.3. Strategic development
4.4. Innovation and strategic change
5. Implementation of the strategy
5.1. Planning
5.2. Implementation and Control

*English* The courses available in English are depending on the number of attending students

Syllabus:

General Objectives
The primary objective of the Technical English course is to equip students with the linguistic and communicative skills required to utilise English effectively as a professional tool in the business world, with a particular emphasis on the field of Accounting.
Specific Objectives
Understand and produce oral and written statements in the fields of management and accounting, within a business context.
Use accurately and proficiently the main grammatical structures and the specialised terminology of the accounting field.

CONTENTS

1. Personal and professional Introduction and presentation.
2. Oral presentation and communication
3. English in the informal context of economics and management;
4. English in the formal context (professional and academic) of economics and management;
5. Numbers, simple equations and mathematical symbols;
6. Accounting principles
7. Main accounting documents; Balance sheet; profit and losses; cash flows;
8. Revision of the main grammar structure.

Syllabus:

To succeed in this Curricular Unit (CU), at the end of the semester students must be able to:
OB1. Understand the scope of information systems in organisations
OB2. Acquire sensitivity to the organisational aspects involved in the introduction of new information systems and technologies and their impact on organisations
OB3. Analyse information systems in the context of the organisations they support, separating technological aspects from organisational and management aspects
OB4. Know the factors involved in the use and impact of information systems and determinants of their success or failure
OB5. Model business processes using BPMN (Business Process Modeling Notation).

CONTENTS

CP1. Fundamental concepts of information systems.
CP2. Information systems planning.
CP3. Information systems architecture.
CP4. Organisation and inter-organisational environment.
CP5. Information systems in organisations.

*English* The courses available in English depend on the number of attending students