autumn 2014
SOK-3050 Advanced topics in economics - 10 ECTS

Type of course

This course can not be taken as a singular course.

Course content

The course is an in-depth study and integration course for students at Masters level in Economics. The course is a preparation for thesis writing. For that reason, the course will give practical advices in terms of writing a thesis as well as facilitate the students to present their own thesis proposals. The intention is that the thesis proposals will be used as a basis for the Master thesis which will be written the following semester

Objectives of the course

Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and comprehension: •

  • Theoretical concepts and ideas relevant for later work on the master thesis •
  • Empirical applications relevant for later work on the master thesis

Skills:

  • The course should prepare the student to work independently on the master thesis in economics

Competence:

  • The student should be able to read, understand and present relevant economic models and results

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

The course has multiple teaching approaches

Assessment

Exam:

Termpaper (100 %). Grading A-F.

 

Work Requirement:

Presentation of the thesis proposal

 

There will be no re-sit exam arranged for this course.


Recommended reading/syllabus

Literature will be announced in Fronter at the beginning of term or may be obtained by contacting the bookstore Akademisk Kvarter (Tromsø).

Error rendering component

  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: SOK-3050
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