Course Details

Course Code(s):
EC5004
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Spring
Course Start Date:
27th 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 September, 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

 The Global Economy

 EC5004 9 9 Spring 2025

 €800

The programme associated with this MicroCred is: 

This Micro-credential applies macroeconomic principles to the international economy. Identifies the consequences of extending national macroeconomic models to allow for international interdependencies. A focus on key global dynamics, in the context of increasing global economic integration.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical economic context and rationale leading to the creation of international institutions such as the World Bank, The International Monetary Fund, and European institutions as well as the factors driving their evolution.
  • Discuss global interconnectivity of the effects of short-term events (e.g. political instability, wars, humanitarian and climate disasters) and longer-term trends (e.g. climate change, migration, globalisation).
  • Explain, in terms of theory and data, why so many poor countries failed to prosper for so long and why many eventually grew.
  • Judge alternative ways of coping with the significant change induced by global economic trends.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the complexity of global economic problems and why they are so difficult to remedy.
  • Value different perspectives of globalisation.

Assessment

Continues assessment (problem sets and 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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