Getting Started

Recommended Background:

This introductory course is designed for those are interested in business, management or economics, and does not require a background in business or any specific area. No particular economics or mathematics background is required. A motivation to learn economics is the only requirement for entry.

Suggested Readings:

No textbook is required to follow this course. Some recommended readings are detailed within the course slides.
 
The class will consist of lecture videos, generally between 5 and 10 minutes in length. At the end of the week, there will be an online quiz with up to 10 questions.

 Points and Scoring:

There are 100 available points for this course, broken down as follows:

Quiz 1: 15 points
Quiz 2: 15 points
Quiz 3: 15 points
Quiz 4: 15 points

For each quiz, you have three times to answer the questions.

Individual Video Pitch: 40 points

!! To pass you need 55% of the points. (According to the Dutch education system, 5.5 is the passing grade). Then you will receive a certificate from Hanze University of Applied Sciences.

!!For students who score above 80% of the points, they will receive a certificate with distinction.

FAQ:

-- Will I get a statement of accomplishment after completing this class? Yes. Students who successfully complete the class will receive a statement of accomplishment signed by the dean of International Business School of Hanze University of Applied Sciences. For those who score higher than 80 points will receive a certificate with distinction. 

-- How can I receive my certificate?

Your digital certifate (pdf) will be emailed to you right after you fulfilled all requirments. If you need a hardcopy certificate, please feel free to contact the course designer, n.ding@pl.hanze.nl.

-- What is the format of the class? The class consists of lecture videos, which are broken into small chunks, ranging from five to ten minutes. There will also be standalone quizzes by the end of the week. There will be approximately 1.5 hours worth of video content per week.

-- Can I really do this course if I don’t know anything about business? Yes, this is an introductory course for those who have no or weak knowledge about economics, or those who haven’t got much experiences in business.

-- How much does it cost to fulfill the four-week courses? As an online course open to the public, this course is all for free for participants. 

-- How much time do I need to spend in order to accomplish the course? As an introductory course, we expect you to spend 3 hours per week. 

Unique Features of this MOOC: