BYVE3300 Statics Course description

For this class, it is recommended to have a general knowledge of basic statistics and basic data analysis skills. Introductory knowledge of basic programming can be also beneficial to implement more advanced/sophisticated investigation of datasets.

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has knowledge of:

• the role of economics in contemporary societies

• the accessibility of economic and financial information in both the public and the private sector

• basic accounting and economics

• basic economic theory

Skills

The student can:

• identify newsworthy information in budgets and financial statements

• find and access sources of economic and financial information

• present economic and financial information in an accessible way

General competence

The student can:

• critically reflect upon the impact and role of economy in contemporary society

• critically reflect upon the role of journalism for public understandings of economic and financial mechanisms

The course is organized in gatherings of tuition, with lectures, workshops, group presentations and discussions.

The exam in the course is an individual home exam over a period of 3 days. The exam paper must have a scope of 3000 to 4000 words. Font and font size: Arial / Calibri 12 points. Line spacing: 1.5

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner. At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Target group

This continuing education course is aimed at working journalists.

Admission

Admission requires Higher Education Entrance Qualification to Norwegian Universities, including proficiency in English (generell studiekompetanse). Norwegian language proficiency is not required.

Admissions are conducted in accordance with Regulations relating to Admission to Studies at OsloMet. Qualified applicants will be admitted continuously until the course is full. Some study places may be reserved for students recruited by or through partners of OsloMet.

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One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

The master’s thesis must be an independent and supervised research or development work.The students choose their own thesis topics. Students can initiate theses based on their own academic background and interests. Theses relating to research projects at OsloMet or external Norwegian and foreign partner institutions may also be relevant.