Master
2022/2023
Mentor's Seminar "Academic"
Type:
Compulsory course (Financial Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
International College of Economics and Finance
When:
1 year, 1-4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Master’s programme:
Financial Economics
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
8
Course Syllabus
Abstract
MSc Mentor’s seminar is a compulsory part of the curriculum of the ICEF master’s programme “Financial Economics” for the 1st and 2nd year students. The main goals of the seminar is to develop students' critical and analytical skills, acknowledge them with the modern trends in the sphere of Economics and Finance, to help them in their professional orientation. It is built on interactive learning approaches, where the audience is constantly involved in the discussion process. The seminar is conducted in English during the academic year. It consists in a series of round tables on modern economic and financial topics with visiting experts’ participation and mentor’s meetings with students.
Learning Objectives
- The student should be able to apply professional knowledge and skills acquired while studying the course in practical areas, including academic research, work in financial institutions, industry, and public governance.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- - to acquaint students with contemporary topics in Finance and Economics,
- - to assist students in Professional orientation
- - to develop students' critical and analytical thinking and ability to express their ideas
- - to develop students’ academic writing skills
- - to develop their presentation skills and abilities to participate in the discussions
Assessment Elements
- Round table discussion
- essays1 page essays with the critical analysis on one of the Round tables
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 4th module0.5 * Round table discussion + 0.5 * essays
- 2023/2024 3rd module0.5 * essays + 0.5 * Round table discussion
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. J. (2018). International Economics: Theory and Policy, Global Edition (Vol. Eleventh edition). New York: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1649946
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Steve Blank, & Bob Dorf. (2020). The Startup Owner’s Manual : The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company. Wiley.