Course Curriculum Overview:
In rating the BA Economics (Hons) curriculum at USME, DTU on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being excellent and 1 being poor. Based on relevance and coverage of content, I would give this program a score of approximately 7.5. The most exciting feature of the curriculum is the number of core courses offered (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics and Public Policy) combined with some interdisciplinary and management orientated papers. The syllabus is progressive in structure which allows for increased clarity as you progress through your studies. As a result, I feel that students preparing themselves for postgraduate study/ research/ competitive exams will find this information helpful as they prepare for this phase of life.
While on the topic of preparation for both academic study and future job roles, I believe this course provides a solid base of theoretical knowledge on which to build. The analysed knowledge base obtained through courses such as Statistics and Applied Economics provides students with analytical and problem-solving capabilities that will be applicable in both postgraduate academic work and job opportunities in related fields. That said, there is limited opportunity for students to have a practical experience of their theoretical studies and therefore I believe that the course could have significantly more value if it included more examples of how to apply the theory in real-world situations. For instance, students are currently assessed through the use of assignments (paper based), presentations and so forth. If the course were able to include Case Studies, Data Analysis Tools, Internships etc., it would add more real-time experience and value to the student.
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