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Overview
This module can be taken as standalone or as part of building up to a certificate, diploma or master's degree. You can take up to three standalone modules before deciding whether you want to work towards any of these.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Ecological Economics module at the University of Surrey, you will be able to:
- Make sense of the claims made by those who invoke economic concepts and arguments in debates over ecological and social issues
- Understand the basic principles of cost-benefit analysis, investment appraisal, macro-economic theory, systems analysis and ecological economics
- Understand the dilemma of growth in advanced economies and engage in debates about growth, prosperity and sustainability
- Participate in case study discussions relating to ecological economics.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The history of economic ideas
- The challenge of achieving a sustainable prosperity
- Microeconomics - investment appraisal, cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, internalisation of external costs
- Macroeconomics – the principles of demand and supply, consumption, investment, labour demand and productivity in an ecological context
- Investment, debt and money creation
- Growth theory and the dilemma of growth in advanced and developing economies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Ecology View 100 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no entry requirements if you are taking this as a standalone module.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- Fees to be confirmed.
Living costs
Guildford
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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