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Economics is subject within social sciences whose objective is to study how to allocate scarce resources, such as oil fields, bread, cars, haircuts, and financial capital. If there was an unlimited amount of resources, then economics would not be needed. Among other things, financial assets are scarce resources as well. That is one of the reasons why finance is relevant to economics. Conversely, economics is relevant to finance as it enables us to better understand how financial markets function. The objective of this course is to provide you with a sound understanding of the main economic theories and to demonstrate their relevance to finance.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Economics is subject within social sciences whose objective is to study how to allocate scarce resources, such as oil fields, bread, cars, haircuts, and financial capital. If there was an unlimited amount of resources, then economics would not be needed. Among other things, financial assets are scarce resources as well. That is one of the reasons why finance is relevant to economics. Conversely, economics is relevant to finance as it enables us to better understand how financial markets function. The objective of this course is to provide you with a sound understanding of the main economic theories and to demonstrate their relevance to finance.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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Online feedback will be provided to students adhering to the Institutional Framework for the Provision of Feedback. |
Word Count | 2400 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Feedback |
1,000-word reflective report Online feedback will be provided to students adhering to the Institutional Framework for the Provision of Feedback. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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2,400-word research essay |
Word Count | 2400 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Evaluate | A breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills beyond their chosen discipline(s) |
| Reflection | Evaluate | An awareness and appreciation of ethical and moral issues |
| Reflection | Evaluate | An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to question accepted wisdom and to be open to new ideas |
| Reflection | Evaluate | A capacity for attentive exchange, informed argument and reasoning |
| Reflection | Evaluate | In-depth and extensive knowledge, understanding and skills at internationally-recognised levels in their chosen discipline(s) |
| Reflection | Evaluate | A capacity for independent, conceptual and creative thinking |
| Reflection | Evaluate | An understanding of social and civic responsibilities, and of the rights of individuals and groups |
| Reflection | Evaluate | A contextual understanding of past and present knowledge and ideas |
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