PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
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Program Qualifications |
1 | To know the fundamental concepts in economics and associated social sciences, and relate these concepts to each other. |
2 | To know the quantitative and qualitative methods and computer skills necessary for testing hypotheses derived from economic theories for the purpose of contributing towards the solution of economic problems. |
3 | To acquire the necessary knowledge for gathering and processing data, and for building up the scientific research capacity to guide economic policy. |
4 | To specialize in some of the sub-disciplines of economics, and to gain interdisciplinary analytical skills by making connections between those sub-disciplines and other social sciences. |
5 | To have the ability to question, interpret, and analyze the findings of economic studies. |
6 | To develop the ability to present in writing as a report and verbally as a presentation the knowledge acquired through education. |
7 | To be able to work in teams, and when necessary to rise up to the challenge individually. |
8 | To gain life-long learning and study skills. |
9 | To be able to assess one’s need for advanced study and to make plans accordingly by using the critical and analytical thinking skills gained during undergraduate studies. |
10 | To gain the ability to use a language at least at the Level B1 of the European Language Portfolio to follow economic news and developments, and to communicate with colleagues. |
11 | To maintain scientific, social, and ethical standards when collecting, interpreting, and disseminating economic information, and in application of economic ideas. |
12 | To be conscious of social and environmental needs. |
13 | To develop an open-minded attitude towards new ideas and developments. |