MSc Economics

1. the ability to apply advanced economic concepts to real-world situations
2. the ability to formulate, test and evaluate a wide variety of microeconomic, macroeconomic and econometric models

Lectures, meetings with advisor, and oral and written feedback from advisor and participants of the presentation 

ILOs 1-2: 

• Presentation 

• Dissertation proposal 

• Dissertation

3. construct a viable and original research dissertation proposal, within the context of existing literature.
4. assemble and synthesise a complex body of relevant, existing research.
5. utilise appropriate analytical or statistical techniques to reach an answer to a previously defined research question.
6. the ability to synthesise data from a range of sources
7. expertise across a wide range of research methods and statistical techniques, such that they are equipped to carry out good quality empirical research.
8. the ability to analyse and evaluate quantitative problems
9. the ability to use a number of statistical and econometric packages

Lectures, meetings with advisor, and oral and written feedback from advisor and participants of the presentation

ILOs 3-9: 

• Presentation 

• Dissertation proposal 

• Dissertation 

10. GLOBALLY ENGAGED: Able to recognise diverse individual and cultural perspectives, in order to communicate on interconnected world issues and sustainable decisions
11. CRITICAL THINKER: Able to proactively analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources to draw independent and well-founded conclusions
12. PROACTIVE COLLABORATOR: Able to actively build strong working relationships with others to have positive outcomes.
13. INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER: Able to confidently explore challenges from different perspectives, to creatively offer practical and timely solutions.
14. DIGITALLY FLUENT: Able to embrace a variety of digital technologies to critically source, process and communicate information.
15. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
16. RESILIENT SELF-ADVOCATE: Able to develop self-awareness through a commitment to learning from experiences and taking responsibility for personal growth.

10. GLOBALLY ENGAGED

      BEEM101 Microeconomics’ basic theory is applicable in every country, the examples used in this module can be applied in any firm.

      BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists module is built upon microeconomics which is relevant across countries as it is based on mathematical models.

     BEEM 115 Research Design and Dissertation utilizes the analytical skills developed and employed in this module will be applicable across institutions and countries and are multi-national in nature.

11. CRITICAL THINKER           

      BEEM100 Macroeconomics requires students to possess the ability to formulate and manipulate economic models, to place an economic problem in its broader social and political context, and develop as a logical thinker and analytical rigor, and inductive and deductive reasoning skills.

      BEEM101 In Microeconomics students are required to apply economic reasoning to decision problems, critically discuss the adequacy of the models, and engage in deductive and inductive reasoning.

      BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists equips students with logical thinking, numeracy and writing skills, as well as an understanding and theoretical knowledge of economic issues.

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability at identifying and analysing an economic problem using the techniques of economic and/or econometric analysis. They will acquire knowledge of the existing literature, identify the key economic trade-offs, acquire necessary tools to analyse these trade-offs, and analyse the economic problem.

12. PROACTIVE COLLABORATOR

      Technical modules such as BEEM100 Macroeconomics, BEEM101 Microeconomics, BEEM011 Applied Econometrics I and BEEM103 encourage students to solve and tackle their formative assessments collaboratively in order to learn from each other and solve problems together.

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation requires students to work collaboratively and manage a working relationship with their supervisor in order to advance their independent research.

13. INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER

      BEEM101 Microeconomics requires students to engage in abstract thinking, extracting essential features of complex systems to facilitate problem solving and decision-making; and engage in deductive and inductive reasoning to enhance problem solving and decision-making skills.

BEEM011 Applied Econometrics I requires students to solve analytical problems and provide appropriate interpretation of the outcomes for decision making. 

      BEEM100 Macroeconomics requires students to possess the ability to develop confidence in identifying, tackling and solving research problems, develop logical thinking and analytical rigor.

      BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists module requires students to acquire inductive and deductive reasoning skills to solve problems.

14. DIGITALLY FLUENT

      BEEM011 Applied Econometrics I requires students to acquire and exhibit technical expertise to analyse the data in R using different econometric packages.

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation requires students to use digital databases in order to carry out their research. Depending on the dissertation, most would require the use of statistical softwares.

      All core modules require students to present their work digitally (e.g. using word processors and/or LaTeX) as well as accessing digital materials..

15. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR

      BEEM101 Microeconomics requires students to communicate and present complex arguments in oral and written form with clarity and succinctness.

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation requires students to assemble, synthesise and communicate a complex body of existing relevant research

      BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists module requires students to present written and quantitative data effectively 

16. RESILIENT SELF-ADVOCATE

      BEEM103 Optimisation Techniques for Economists requires students to demonstrate independent learning and time management

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation requires students to pursue, under supervision, a sustained program of individual work outside of a classroom setting; and to complete, as an individual, a multistage task within a defined period, as assisted by the supervision process

10. BEEM101 –two Examinations

      BEEM103 – Exam, 4 problem sets

      BEEM115 - Proposal and Dissertation

11. BEEM100- Written Exam and Coursework

      BEEM101 – two Examinations

      BEEM103 – Exam, 4 problem sets

      BEEM115 – Proposal and Dissertation

12. BEEM101 – Problem Sets, exercises and discussions

BEEM011: Weekly exercises
BEEM103 – exercises
BEEM100 – Problem Sets
BEEM115 – Research Proposal

13. BEEM100- Written Exam and Coursework

      BEEM101 – two Examinations

      BEEM103 – Exam, 4 problem sets

      BEEM115 – Proposal and Dissertation

14 BEEM011 - Homework quizzes and Written Assignment

      BEEM115 –Dissertation

15  BEEM101 – three Examinations

      BEEM103 – Exam, 4 problem sets

      BEEM115 – Proposal and Dissertation

16  BEEM103 – Exam, 4 problem sets

      BEEM115 – Proposal and Dissertation