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Short Overview
The aim of this program is to present and analyse the basic principles of Economic Science, such as the process of economic decision making, cost, production, market mechanisms, the price determination process, demand and supply, GDP, unemployment, among others. The presentation and analysis of the concepts takes place through a series of theoretical presentations, practical numerical examples, exercises, technical analysis graphs, multiple choice questions, etc.
Learning Goals
After the completion of the course students should be able to understand the basic principles of economic theory.
Program Value
The presentation and analysis of the concepts takes place through a series of theoretical presentations, practical numerical examples, exercises, technical analysis graphs, multiple choice questions, etc.
Evaluation Method And Final Grade Computation
There will be a final exam test with multiple choice questions. Successful completion of the program and award of a training certificate requires a final grade of at least 50%.
Learning Method Description
The program uses the eLearning educational method: learning takes place purely asynchronously (that is, on days and hours that serve the trainee, without mandatory attendance at a specific time or day), exclusively remotely (using a special educational platform via the internet from the trainee's area) and using digital educational tools such as video lectures, interactive self-assessment exercises, and other elearning tools that ensure effective and flexible individual self-learning. The program's training material becomes available at specific time periods, based on the training path followed, and then remains available on the training platform without restrictions throughout the duration of the program.
Teaching Language
Greek
Application deadline: 16/10/2024
Program start: 23/10/2024
Program completion: 19/01/2025
Scientific area
Way to follow
ECTS units: 2,5
Hours of asynchronous training: 60
Includes training hours (indicative) using an asynchronous distance learning (eLearning) platform.
Includes training hours (indicative) using an asynchronous distance learning (eLearning) platform.
Additional hours of employment: 15
Additional hours of work are included (indicative) and may include individual study, writing assignments, participation in field visits, participation in exams, etc.
Additional hours of work are included (indicative) and may include individual study, writing assignments, participation in field visits, participation in exams, etc.
Total hours: 75
The total hours include hours of synchronous and asynchronous training, as well as additional hours of employment.
The total hours include hours of synchronous and asynchronous training, as well as additional hours of employment.
Weeks of training: 12
Weeks in which activities of any kind are planned are included.
Weeks in which activities of any kind are planned are included.
Vocational Education and Training Certificate
Trainees who successfully complete the program are granted a Vocational Education and Training Certificate of the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the Athens University of Economics and Business, which is accompanied by a Supplement to the Certificate, detailing the subject of the program, the thematic units attended by the trainee , as well as the training methodology followed.
Target Audience
- School teachers who teach the course Principles of Economic Theory
- First year university students from departments with similar programmes
- Professionals from various background who want to obtain basic knowledge in the principles of economic theory
Prerequisite Knowledge
There is no formal prerequisite knowledge.
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Program Tutors
Mode And Frequency Of Communication
Communication between instructors and trainees is purely asynchronous, via e-mails and/or personal messages through the training platform.
Cost
ELEARNING: 250€
Installements
The total amount of tuition is €250 and is paid in two installments. The first installment, of €120, is paid as an advance before the start of the courses, to secure the place, and the second, of €130, is paid before the program is half completed. In the event of a discount, the above amounts are reduced proportionally. Especially in the case of a 20% discount, the above amounts are set at €200 (total amount), €120 (first installment - advance payment) and €80 (second installment). Trainees are informed of exact deadlines and installment amounts upon acceptance into the program via email.
Trainees are informed of the installment amounts and related deadlines via email upon their acceptance into the program.
CONTACT
46, Kefallinias Str., 11251, Athens
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For the in Class programs:
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For the eLearning Programs:
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