Ekonomispelet in English for researchers and research leaders

Target group

Researchers with a leadership position and other researchers with a doctoral degree in charge of research projects.

Aim

The aim is to help participants understand the financial language and to explain basic financial concepts. The overarching aim is to equip the participants with the knowledge they need to make the best possible decisions. Ekonomispelet isn't about winning – it's about using your resources intelligently.

Objectives

After the course we hope the participants will:
• have an overview and an understanding of the financial workings of Uppsala University ant their own departments
• understand the language of financies
• find ways to plan and follow these operations

Content

Basic financial concepts, such as income statement, revenue, expenses, joint costs, net income, balance sheet, fixed assets, capital brought forward and prepaid grants are given concrete meaning by simulation events in a board game, translating them into financial terms and interpreting them in reports.

Course leaders

Maria Andersson, Lyceum, and colleagues from the Accounting Office at the Financial Administration and Procurement Division and Career and Leadership Development Centre.

Course offered by

Karriär & Ledning – Career and Leadership Development Centre
Uppsala universitet – Uppsala University