Discipline ID
c25cc98e-a6d8-4735-9671-bdf8e98af8d9
COURSE DETAIL
LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES
Country
Taiwan
Host Institution
National Taiwan University
Program(s)
National Taiwan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
187
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES
UCEAP Transcript Title
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
For students to understand the job market and industry development, as well as establish career planning in advance, this course invites industry leaders to share their career experience. Students are expected to connect campus and industry resources and gain skills at various levels simultaneously. At the individual level, they must learn to train themselves to enter the workplace and strengthen various abilities to become leaders in the workplace. At the group level, they must learn how to cooperate with peers of different backgrounds and abilities in a team to become an important partner. Last, at the leadership level, they must learn how to pay attention to corporate culture and establish a friendly working environment.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Prog5251
Host Institution Course Title
LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Country
Germany
Host Institution
Free University of Berlin
Program(s)
Free University Berlin
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
109
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
DEVELOPMENT ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.70
Course Description
This development economics course focuses on these central questions: Why do some countries develop earlier than others? Why do some countries fail to develop while others are successful? This course provides an overview of the main topics in development economics. The course aims to a) trace the history of ideas in economic development, contrasting developmentalist theories and state-led industrialization strategies in the post-war era with market-led economic development; b) analyze the economic challenges in their quest for development; and c) cover a range of selected topics in development micro- and macroeconomics. The course consists of lecture classes and training units to discuss and deepen the lectured topics.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
33310/14166
Host Institution Course Title
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
LATEINAMERIKAINSTITUT
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Lateinamerikainstitut
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INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY
Country
Spain
Host Institution
University of Barcelona
Program(s)
University of Barcelona
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL ECON POLICY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the most important challenges facing our globalized society including inflation, unemployment, growth and sustainable development, environmental conservation, and international economic relations. It focuses on the economic principles that can be used to design, guide, and interpret economic and social policy. This course explores various instruments in economic policy including monetary policy, foreign policy, fiscal policy, and labor policy. It discusses current experiences in economic policy such as implementation of policies in the EU, transition countries, and underdeveloped countries.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
361836
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY
Host Institution Campus
Facultad de Economía y Empresa, Campus Nord
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Historia Económica, Instituciones, Política y Economía Mundial
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ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of Queensland
Program(s)
University of Queensland
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
16
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECOLOGICAL ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces basic economic principles and applies them to the management of the global economy-environment system. It provides a basis for further specialized study of agricultural, resource, or environmental economics within the agricultural science, environmental science, environmental management, resource management, economics, and other degree programs.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ENVM1512
Host Institution Course Title
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Queensland
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Environmental Management
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CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ECONOMY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
125
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ECONOMY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONTEMP JAPAN ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary Japanese economy, focusing on the economy's performance, changing characteristics and the challenges for the future. The class discussions often include comparison between the Japanese economy and the Chinese economy. The course covers basic concepts and analytical tools of economics which are applied to the Japanese economy, and how useful economics is in understanding the real world affairs. Text: THE JAPANESE ECONOMY-THEN, NOW, AND BEYOND by Mitsusru Taniuchi.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNA401L
Host Institution Course Title
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ECONOMY
Host Institution Campus
Commerce
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS
Country
Singapore
Host Institution
National University of Singapore
Program(s)
National University of Singapore
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECON ANALYSIS BUS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces managerial economics including the organizational aspects of business. Managerial economics extracts from microeconomic theory those concepts and techniques that enable managers to select strategic direction, to allocate efficiently the resources available to the organization, and to respond effectively to tactical issues. The course analyzes how the economist is able to provide valuable insights to managers on topics such as costs, prices, markets, mergers, divestitures, globalization, and personnel policies. The important role of the entrepreneur in the economy is examined and insight into the real world- functioning of business management is also provided.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EC2205
Host Institution Course Title
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ECONOMETRICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces econometric techniques and their applications in economic analysis. It covers basic statistical tools, linear regression with one regressor, linear regression with multiple regressors, and methods for analyzing experimental data. Course emphasis is on practical issues in econometric analysis of cross-sectional data. Microsoft Excel is used for computer-based calculation.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON3334
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS
Host Institution Campus
HKUST, Business
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Sussex
Program(s)
English Universities,University of Sussex
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
148
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
FINANCIAL ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course explores an advanced perspective on the microeconomic principles underlying financial markets and financial decision-making. Students learn key concepts including risk and return, asset pricing, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, financial market equilibrium, and efficient market hypothesis. Students looks at arbitrage pricing and pricing of options and futures, and how these can be used to understand investment decisions, and trends in financial markets.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
L1095
Host Institution Course Title
FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
University of Sussex
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of Business, Management, and Economics
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INTERNSHIP
Country
Thailand
Host Institution
Thammasat University
Program(s)
Thammasat University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
South & SE Asian Studies
Sociology
Education
Economics
Development Studies
Communication
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
187
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNSHIP
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNSHIP
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course is designed for students wishing to clarify and advance their career goals through a 16-week internship in Thailand. It provides a structured learning environment to help students make the most of their internship experience. While there are no regularly scheduled class meetings, internships are conducted under the close academic supervision of the Social Policy & Development department at Thammasat University. An assigned internship coordinator provides oversight and guidance for the duration of the internship. The course requires a minimum of 128 total work hours. To facilitate the completion of the internship and maximize skill acquisition, students are required to work at least one full day per week at their internships. Assessment: attendance, weekly journal, supervisor evaluation, final internship report. Graded Pass/No pass only.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SPD 339
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNSHIP
Host Institution Campus
Thammasat University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Social Policy & Development
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PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
Country
Korea, South
Host Institution
Yonsei University
Program(s)
Yonsei University Summer
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
86
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
PRINCIPLE MACROECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course introduces various topics in macroeconomics such as measurements, business cycles, effects of policies, and long-run growth to first year undergraduate students. In particular, this course develops basic but formal macroeconomic frameworks step by step. The ultimate goal of this course is to help students understand key macroeconomic questions such as “Why does an economy grow over time?” and “What happens and what should we do when the aggregate economy fluctuates?"
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECO1104
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
Yonsei International Summer School
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Business & Economics