Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A1.   Concepts and theories:

Inculcate knowledge that convers and integrates key areas in economics (involving both macro and micro economic, public policy and globalization). Endow students with a critical understanding the theoretical fundamentals in economics and and in several specialisms in the field

A2.  Contemporary trends, problems and research:

understanding contemporary trends, issues and problems related to economics and finance through the execution of a defined research project. Also to help students identifying the major of area of research in

A3. Professional responsibility:

Practice in a range of professional level contexts in the fields of economics and finance. Understanding and applying the professional best practices in the day-to-day activities of the economist with particular emphasis in the context of economists working in banking.

B. Subject-specific skills

B1. Problem solving:

Use a range of problem-solving skills, including some advanced quantitative skills drawing on cognate disciplines (statistics/operations research) to solve problems in the sphere of economics and finance given insight into optimal decision-making

B2. Modeling and design:

Construct and employ models utile to explain and predict economic phenomena

B3. Application of methods and tools:

Use of a range of software in a range of applications applicable to economics and statistics

C. Critical-Thinking Skills

C.1. Analytical skills:

Interpret a range of economic and financial results especially in the context of identifying optima and as a basis for managerial decision-making; interpret divergent output  and make judgments where data/information is limited or characterized by gaps

C.2. Synthetic:

Put together divergent theories or empirical results to render a conclusion; identify linkages between sectors;   resolve, where possible, apparent contradictions in economic and financial theories

C.3. Creative:

Demonstrate originality and creativity in the application of theories and techniques to generate unanticipated economic and financial results

D. General and Transferable Skills (other skills relevant to employability and personal development)

D.1.  Communication:

Develop facility to communicate, in writing and orally, with professional level peers, senior colleagues and specialist in the field of economics and finance well as with customers, government officials and publics of varied levels of sophistication; hone capacity to render formal presentations in specialized topics in economics and finance

D.2.  Teamwork and leadership skills:

Inculcate people skills enabling students to lead multiple complex and heterogeneous teams tackling problems in economics and finance while being good team-members following instructions under guidance from expert practitioners.

D.3.  Organizational and developmental skills:

Impart to students how to manage learning tasks independently and professionally with a view to inculcating into students how to learn independently and to instill the intellectual drive and motivation for life-long learning in the field of economics and finance

D.4. Ethics and social responsibility:

Instill into students a comprehensive, internalized world-view of the role of ethics in the profession of economics in general and in the context of banking in particular.  Be aware of the social responsibilities of corporate and governmental organizations in which the economist is employed. Understand principles of accountability for decision-making involving the conduct of international and local business according to ethical norms.