SØK700 Global Economic Development (Autumn 2024)

About the course

The course gives the student an opportunity to delve into selected topics related to global macro development trends, including:

• economic growth
• structural transformation
• global trade
• economic inequality
• population growth and demography
• urbanization
• migration
• human capital
• agriculture and the food system
• climate and environment
• the sustainable development goals

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master in Change and Management
• Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

Recommended requirements

BSc in Economics and Business Administration or equivalent

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

The student shall after completing the course have this total learning outcome:

Knowledge

• Have advanced knowledge about theories for economic development processes at the societal level, locally and globally
• Be able to apply knowledge about economic development in analysis

Skills

• Can analyze growth- and tranformation processes at the macro level
• Can carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision complying with established research ethical norms

General competence

• Can apply this knowledge when participating in public debate
• Can communicate comprehensive independent work on social economic development
• Can communicate about academic issues related to global development trends

Forms of teaching and learning

The class is divided into groups, where each is allocated up to 2 hours of group supervision per week, either in a classroom or in Zoom. Timing of this weekly supervision is decided by the group and the superviser jointly. The group supervision will be conducted in a manner that makes it possible for all group members to participate, if necessary in Zoom and/ or outside normal working hours.

The class will be gathered for joint sessions 2-3 times during the course of the semester, each lasting 3 hours, within normal working hours. The first day of class is one of those sessions. Then, presense is mandatory. 

It is emphasized that group work is the core of the teaching arrangements, and all participants must be prepared to participate in group supervision and contribute to the group work.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

• Mandatory coursework: Ingen

Examination

• Form of assessment: Home assessment

• Proportion: 33%

• Duration: To be announced

• Grouping: Indivdual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material

 

• Form of assessment: School assessment

• Proportion: 67%

• Duration: 4 hours

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material

Course evaluation

According to faculty routines

Syllabus

The current reading list for 2024 Autumn can be found in Leganto