Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Multiple locations
Cambridge , Massachusetts , United States
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Overview
In order for contemporary organizations to remain competitive, executives must account for the impact in their strategic decision-making. This Economics for Business short course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers you the opportunity to explore economics from a business perspective, guided by renowned economist Professor Roberto Rigobon.
You’ll be exposed to an engaging mix of case studies, narratives, and problem-solving activities designed to build your understanding of macroeconomics. On completion, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to interpret and manage economic change within your organization.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- Tools and frameworks to navigate the economic forces affecting your business
- The ability to identify and evaluate macroeconomic variables, policies, and financial indicators, and account for these events in your decision making
- A critical intuition for macroeconomic trends developed through problem-based learning and led by world-renowned economist, Professor Roberto Rigobon
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Global Economy
- Consumer Confidence and Policy Effects
- Currencies, crises, and cryptos
- Measuring Economic Health: The Current Account
- Measuring Economic Health: The Labor Market
- Economic shocks
- Social and Political Factors
- Creating economic sustainability
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 6 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced, Semi-structured
Disciplines
Economics Mathematics Business Administration View 48 other Short Courses in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No formal requirements necessary.
- Participants do however need access to a computer and the internet, as well as have an active email account.
Tuition Fee
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International
2800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2800 USD per year during 2 months. -
National
2800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2800 USD per year during 2 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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