HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
COURSE OUTLINE
1. COURSE TITLE
Graduate Workshops & Seminars
2. COURSE CODE
ECON7100
3. NO. OF UNITS
3 Units
4. OFFERING DEPARTMENT
Master of Science in Applied Economics
5. PREREQUISITES
Nil
6. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English
7. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
This course aims at providing students fundamental knowledge on conducting economic
research work and applications of economics knowledge in the business sector. By means
of lectures, seminars and workshops, the course provides students an understanding of
doing applied research in the areas of Economics. By participating learning activities such
as guest talks/ lectures provided by business professionals, industry leaders and
government officials, career related workshops/ seminars, and company visits, students
will enrich their exposure to current issues in the economy as well as the applications of
economic knowledge in the business world.
8. COURSE CONTENT
I. Lectures and seminars on doing research.
II. Workshops, seminars, guest talks, and company visits.
III. Group project and presentation.
9. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILOs)
CILO By the end of the course, students should be able to:
CILO 1 Develop a framework for conducting research or applied research work.
CILO 2 Apply economic knowledge in analyzing issues in the business world or world
economy.
10. TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLAs)
CILO Type of TLA
alignment
1 Lecture, Guest Speakers, Student Presentation, Project
2 Lecture, Guest Speakers, Student Presentation, Project, Company Visits
11. ASSESSMENT METHODS (AMs)
Type of Weighting CILOs to be Description of Assessment Tasks
Assessment addressed
Methods
Class 30 % 1,2 Student Presentation, Group Project/ Paper
Participation
/ Discussion
Assignments 70 % 1,2 Student Presentation, Group Project/ Paper
Last Update: 2020-06-18
Published Date: 2023-07-11
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