Economics Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON3038 | Economics | 3 | 30 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- ECON3038
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
An independent research project, involving the application of techniques of economic analysis to a self-chosen research topic and the presentation of a written report.
Target Students
Available to Final Year Economics students only. This module cannot be taken with L13520 Econometrics Project.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 5 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 9 weeks
- One 1-hour computing each week for 3 weeks
Initial Supervision.
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Proposal (2000 words)
- 80% Coursework 2: Dissertation (7500 words)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Learning Outcomes
Specific dissertations will cover different learning outcomes depending on the topics chosen. Key learning outcomes which will apply to all dissertations are as follows:
Knowledge and Understanding
A4 Demonstrate understanding of verbal, graphical, mathematical and econometric representation of economic ideas and analysis, including the relationship between them.
Intellectual Skills
B3 reason logically and work analytically
B4 perform with high levels of accuracy
B5 understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed
Professional/Practical Skills
C3 justify conclusions using economic arguments with appropriate rigour
Transferable/Key Skills
D2 communicate effectively and clearly in written and oral formats
D5 undertake independent study of a problem or subject
Conveners
- Dr Wing Leong Teo