The Landscape Firm - From Market to Business Idea
Entry Requirements
Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
Science Studies 2\*
Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
or:
Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
Science Studies level 2
Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Course facts
FÖ0464, The Landscape Firm - From Market to Business Idea, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-LT, 2023-04-27
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)
Level
First cycle (G1N)
Main field of study
Business Administration, Landscape Architecture
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
Mathematics 2a or Mathematics 2b or Mathematics 2c
Science Studies 2\*
Social Studies 1b or Social Studies 1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1 + 1b2
or:
Mathematics level 2a or Mathematics level 2b or Mathematics level 2c
Science Studies level 2
Social Studies level1b or Social Studies level1a1
\* The requirement Science studies 2 may be substituted with Biology level 1 and Chemistry level 1 and Physics level 1a1 + 1a2 or Physics level 1b.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give an understanding for entrepreneurship and management within the green sector, with a special focus on firms working with construction of outdoor environment and landscape. The course provides the students with knowledge for basic business administration, management and corporate governance.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- establish and assess a business plan based on a business idea, a market-oriented approach and business models
- describe, explain and apply different tools within financial control; product calculation, investment calculation, financial accounting, liquidity budget and economic key figures.
- give an account of and apply basic theories of leadership and organizational theory, with a focus on groups way of functioning.
- know and explain basic business law concepts and rules with emphasis on agreements.
- know and be able to explain central concepts within marketing and be able to apply basic marketing tools and market research tools in order to understand and explore end users´ needs, wants and demand.
Content
The course focuses on the preparation of business plan, basic business administration and marketing with application in the landscape company: marketing and strategies for sustainable business, external analysis, organization and leadership, financial management, liquidity planning, cost and revenue analysis, external accounting, closing and taxation, product calculation and pricing in service business, investment calculation and financing and contract rules. Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory
Scheduled exercises, seminars and study visits are compulsory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
To pass the course, passed written and oral assignments as well as participation in the compulsory activities are required.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of People and Society
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp
- Trädgårdsingenjörsprogrammet - design
- Horticultural Management Programme - Garden Design, Bachelor's Programme
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing and leadership | 3.0 | 0010 |
| Business administration assignments | 4.0 | 0020 |
| Business administration exam | 4.0 | 0030 |
| Business plan | 4.0 | 0040 |
The Course Replaces
FÖ0432