Introduction to the European Union
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Course informations
| Study program level |
Undergraduate |
| Study program |
Entrepreneurship |
| Study program direction |
Entrepreneurship |
| Course year |
3. |
| Course semester |
V |
| Course status |
Elective |
| ECTS |
5 |
| Lectures (h) |
30 |
| Excercises (h) |
- |
| Seminars (h) |
30 |
Course objectives
- Familiarise the students with the key EU institutions and the key elements of EU’s cohesive policy.
Course outcomes
The name of the learning outcome set: The development of the European union
Level: 6
- Describe the process of the emergence of the present EU
- Identify the purpose of the emergence and expansion and all the opportunities that the EU provides
- Identify key EU institutions and the decision making process
The name of the learning outcome set: The basic common EU policy
Level: 6
- Identify the way and areas of EU influence
- Analyze the Single EU market
- Compare economic and monetary union
The name of the learning outcome set: Key elements of the EU cohesion policy
Level: 6
- Identify the types of EU funds available for Croatia
- Assess the possibilities of exploiting individual EU funds
- Analyze the fundamentals of the fundraising process
Course content
EU data and indicators. Development of EU systems and institutions. EU members and candidates - differences in development. Demographic picture and natural resources of the EU. European market potentials and EU position in global competitiveness. EU: freedom of the arket and market competition. State aid control and tax harmonization in the EU. The Europe 2020 Strategy. Common EU policy. European funds and programs. EU - Challenges of technological and industrial development. Agriculture issues in the EU. European transport corridors and development of transport infrastructure. Challenges of the development of the circular economy. Social inclusion and the fight against poverty. Youth issues - education and employment. EU energy policy and renewable energy sources. Entrepreneurship development - new initiatives in the EU. European monetary union and the EU budget. The role of EU financial institutions. Common foreign and security policies of the EU. EU business and application information for EU funds. EU business experience (guest-lecturer). Applying for EU funds and programs.
