Course Details

Course Code(s):
EC5006
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Spring
Course Start Date:
23rd January 2025
Duration:
12 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Mauricio Perez Alaniz
Email: Mauricio.PerezAlaniz@ul.ie
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Brief Description

Course commencement is subject to minimum numbers.

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility. Applications for Spring 2025 will open in October, express your interest to be notified when the course opens for application. Please Note: Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.

Please ensure you enter the Module Code above when applying for this module. Applications without this cannot be processed. You may apply for more than one module under the same application.

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award.

Module Description

Module Code

NFQ Level

ECTS Credits

Start Date

Fee

  Contemporary Issues in Economics and Policy

 EC5006 9 9 23rd January 2025

 €800

The programme associated with this MicroCred is: 

This micro-credential brings together economic theories and pressing societal and economic issues of our time.  It will enable the student to develop a deep understanding of our world, though the lenses of applied economics.  This micro-credential is complementary to the Applied Economics and Public Policy Issues micro-credential.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, students will:

  • Appreciate the rationale for public policy interventions.
  • Describe the key issues involved in making informed evidence-based policy decisions, based on rigorous economic analysis.
  • Synthesise the positives and negatives of various policy interventions from both micro- and macro-economic perspectives.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of how economic research can affect public policy.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the merits and de-merits of economic analysis in informing contemporary policy issues.
  • Value the process of doing applied research in economics.
  • Have an increased awareness of the importance of evaluating the impacts of public policy interventions.

Assessment

Continuous assessment (Recorded presentations, contributions to debates, essays)

Weekly Time Commitment

3 Hours

Designed for people who want to study economics at postgraduate level, but do not have a strong background in the topic. The module is suitable for professionals who want to upskill in economics, and who already hold an honours degree or equivalent in a non-economic discipline. It will also benefit those who want to build up credits to seek a master’s degree in economics. Applications with a lower result or a Level 7 qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€800 EU

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. Subsidy is applied on application. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria

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