COURSE CURRICULUM

In the first year, you are introduced to fundamental economic principles and essential statistical techniques. The Decision Making in Economics module focuses on microeconomic concepts, market operations, resource allocation, and decision-making under risk. Economic Applications develops your understanding of applying economic and statistical theories to real-world issues, improving analytical and problem-solving skills. The Financial Markets, Institutions, and Banking module provides an introduction to financial markets, monetary policy, and the role of financial institutions, preparing you for more advanced studies in later years. The Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance module focuses on statistical methods and computer software used to analyze economic data, emphasizing the interpretation and presentation of quantitative results.In the second year, you build upon foundational knowledge with a focus on more advanced topics in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as statistical analysis. Data Science for Forecasting introduces you to tools for analyzing time-series economic data and forecasting, while Macroeconomics delves deeper into macroeconomic models and current policy issues. Microeconomics enhances your understanding of consumer behavior, firm decisions, and pricing strategies. The Survey Methods and Economic Analysis module teaches social survey research principles and econometric techniques for analyzing survey responses using software like Excel and Stata.In the final year, you specialize in advanced economic topics with a focus on macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied economics. Business Cycles and Monetary Economics advances your understanding of macroeconomic analysis and business cycle formation using advanced macroeconomic theories and Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium models. Data Science for Policy Evaluation teaches you to analyze economic data to evaluate policies using econometric models. Game Theory and Behavioural Economics provides insight into strategic decision-making and human behavior through game theory and experimental economics. The Applied Trading and Fintech module introduces you to developments in automated trading, blockchain, and financial technology applications. Finally, Contemporary Topics in Economics explores cutting-edge research in economics, enhancing your analytical skills and preparing you for graduate studies or careers in economics-related industries.