Course syllabus adopted 2026-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameEkonomi och organisation i byggsektorn fortsättning
- CodeTEK527
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTAFFS
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 60126
- Maximum participants65
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0126 Project 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0226 Project 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0326 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Carl Sjöberger
- Lecturer of the Practice, Innovation and R&D Management, Technology Management and Economics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the courseApplicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements
Course specific prerequisites
BOM225 - Management and organisation in the construction sector or equivalent knowledge / abilities.Aim
The purpose of the continuation course Economics and Organization in the Construction Sector Advanced is to deepen and broaden the students knowledge and skills within the field of business economics.The course focuses on understanding bookkeeping, financial statements and accounting (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow), the function of budgeting, as well as introducing methods for valuing projects and assets.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Explain the purpose, structure and main components of the annual report, and describe the process from source documents to the completed annual report, including the application of key accounting principles.Carry out basic financial statement analyses and interpret key financial ratios to assess a companys financial position and performance.
Explain and apply budgeting methods based on operating, liquidity and balance budgets, understand the role of budgeting in management control, and discuss alternative approaches such as beyond budgeting.
Calculate and apply discount rates in investment appraisals and analyse investment decisions using economic models.
Apply day to day bookkeeping in accordance with current regulations and practice, and analyse its significance in different types of organisations, with particular focus on the architecture and civil engineering sector.
Content
Introduction to business administration, accounting, fundamental concepts, and the purpose of financial reporting.Annual reporting and the year‑end closing process, including the structure, workflow from source documents to financial statements, and key accounting principles.
Day‑to‑day bookkeeping in theory and practice, covering relevant regulations, manual and digital methods.
Financial statement analysis and key ratios, including the income statement and balance sheet, and interpretation of financial reports.
Budgeting and management control, including budgeting methods, the role of budgets, and alternative approaches such as beyond budgeting.
Investment appraisal and calculations, such as the investment process, discount rate and decision support.
Methods for valuing projects and assets (market comparison, income/capitalisation method, and cost approach).
Use of digital tools for financial calculations, analyses and reporting.
Ethics and sustainability in relation to economics and entrepreneurship.
Organisation
The courses learning activities consist of lectures, seminars, exercises and project work.The projects include both theoretical and practical elements.
Mandatory components may be included, as learning through interaction and exchange with others is essential in several areas of the course.
Literature
Brunes, F. (2025). Fastighetsvärdering i praktiken. Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Berggård, J. (2024). Företagsekonomi: från begrepp till beslut. Sanoma utbildning, Stockholm.
Examination including compulsory elements
Projects, the written exam and all compulsory course components must be passed in order to obtain a passing final grade.The written exam covers the entire course content, and the exam result determines the level of the final grade.
Alternative forms of assessment for the whole course, or parts of it, may be used in special cases.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.