Micro and Macro Economics Course
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics gives learners a foundation in basic economic concepts essential to understanding consumer, business, and public policy decision making. Microeconomics areas of study include the market forces of supply and demand, competition, business organization, and consumer behavior. Macroeconomics areas of study include measuring the strength of a nation's economy, international trade, and the appropriate level of government interaction with the economy.
This course addresses the knowledge necessary for successful functioning in today's challenging economic times. Economic growth, development, and sustainability is needed at a global level. Micro and Macro economic principles impact emerging and developing markets in different ways than they do for developed countries. This course addresses the knowledge necessary to function successfully as a professional in today's challenging economic times.
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
Statistics
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
Economists, Financial traders
Micro and Macro Economics Course Overview
Explain the concepts of opportunity cost, trade-offs, and the benefits of exchange
Apply the supply and demand model to analyze market responses to external events
Explain the concepts of gross domestic product, inflation, and unemployment, and how they are measured
Describe the laws of supply and demand and equilibrium
Apply supply and demand model to analyze to the impact of government regulation
Micro and Macro Economics Course Skills
How will I learn?
Learning Experience
Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.
Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars.Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
Course Outline
| Modules |
|---|
| 1: Supply and demand analysis, and its applications |
| 2: Deep dive into economic concepts such as opportunity cost, trade-off |
| 3: Application of supply and demand model in competitive and monopolistic markets |
| 4: Application of supply and demand models for factors of production and aggregate demand and supply |
| 5: Concepts of money, price level and inflation |
| 6: The role of central banks |
| 7: Final Project |
How will I be graded?
View the catalog to learn about how this course is graded.
What will I get after completing the course?
You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away.
Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.
If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
While you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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Micro and Macro Economics Course Testimonials
My weekly reflective journal is my Nexford highlight. Thanks to faculty support, I continually apply principles to my enterprise – and I've been able to scale beyond considerable measure.
