Our Courses

Foundations of Strategy

Strategy is a complex field and intrinsically related to economics. In this first week of this course you will learn the basic logic of how firms and markets function by using economic logic from a distinctly strategic perspective. The economic logics discussed in the first week have shaped the field of strategic analysis from very early on.

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• 9 hours
• English

Capstone Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy

This capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters® Program Economics and Policies for a Circular Economy. Interdisciplinarity is central in this part, linking the various sections in this MicroMasters Program.

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• English

Energy Economics and Policy

Learn the economics of real-world energy markets, and how various policies can address the impact of rising global energy demand on the environment and climate.

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• English

Policy and Management of Modern Energy Systems

Gain insight into the technology, economics, governance and management of the energy system and its current transitions to combat climate change so you can take appropriate decisions and design feasible policies.

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• 30
• English

Macroeconomics - The Basics

Explore macroeconomics and its current and future trends.

This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

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• 15
• English

Healthcare Finance, Economics and Risk

Gain the knowledge of financial systems needed to be a leader or administrator in the healthcare industry and how they impact strategic planning, quality assurance and risk management initiatives.

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• 23
• English

Environmental and Natural Resources Economics

Economic analysis of agricultural problems associated with use of renewable and nonrenewable environmental and natural resources.

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• 8
• English

Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy

This course provides a basic understanding of the overall components of economies which tend to be the key factor for taking decisions in a large scale. The course deals with theoretical models of Consumption, Savings, Investment alongwith key economic concepts like Inflation and Unemployment. This course will discuss the unique economic terms which dictate the working of economies all over the world.

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• 15
• English

Behavioral Economics and Public Policy

This course provides a perspective to understanding decision making. It will equip the learners with tools to better understand these deep psychological processes. It will discuss the topics like loss aversion, nudges, some notions of fairness and will also deal with practical examples which will help to form strategies in real life work environment.

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• 20
• English

Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet

Is it possible to develop a thriving global economy in an equitable and environmentally-resilient way?

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• 24
• English

Strategic Decisions for Project Leaders: Exploiting Risk and Opportunity

Project management executives and project owners can exploit risk to their advantage and find opportunities. Learn how to leverage the decision-making tools using Bayesian thinking, utility theory, and behavioral economics.

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• 13
• English

Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy

Lead your company to make the switch to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. Learn how to deal with the economics and policies governing this transition and the implementation and learn how to measure the outcome.

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• 35
• English

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective

Learn about the basic consumer science, business, logistics, supply chain, and economic principles that are essential for a successful transition from fossil resources to renewable biomass resources in a biobased economy.

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• 18
• English

Platform Business Models

This course provides a strategic perspective to understanding platform business models. In contrast to traditional pipeline businesses, platform business models need different treatment, both in terms of strategies and operations. This course will discuss the unique economics of platform businesses, and the specific decisions leaders in platform firms need to take.

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• English

Epidemics III

Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this free online course. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this course will feature a supplementary module on COVID-19 and panel discussions with world-leading experts in epidemics.

This is the third (control of infectious diseases) of the four courses, covers these topics:

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• English

Quantitative Foundations for International Business

This course provides the essential mathematics required to succeed in the finance and economics related modules of the Global MBA, including equations, functions, derivatives, and matrices. You can test your understanding with quizzes and worksheets, while more advanced content will be available if you want to push yourself. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study.

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• 10 hours
• English

Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

Thinking critically about today's economy can help you understand the world around you. Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality will pique your curiosity and inspire you to learn more about the power dynamics that determine how people and resources are valued, how goods move around the world, and how we manage our planet and the future. Your understanding of economics will make you a better advocate, voter, investor, consumer, and citizen.

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• 24 hours
• English

Alternative Mobility Narratives

Ready to imagine a radically different mobility future? This course is about the stories that we tell ourselves about why and how we move. By critically examining our current narratives, we help you think about mobility in a new way. Using systems dynamics modelling, we explore how a mobility innovation (of your choice) impacts our mobility system as a whole, for better or for worse. This course will invite you to reflect on our mainstream mobility narrative built on engineering and economics. But warning: you may end up never looking at mobility in the same way again!

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• 25 hours
• English

Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

Have you ever wanted to invest in financial markets, but were always afraid that you didn’t have the proper tools or knowledge to make informed decisions? Have you ever wondered how investment management companies operate and what fund managers do? AXA Investment Managers, in partnership with HEC Paris, will introduce you to the most important ideas and concepts in investment management, to help you better understand your financial future. This course will enable you to: • Define what type of investor you are, your investment objectives, and potential constraints.

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• 18 hours
• English

Banking and Financial Institutions

The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of the connections between money, the financial system, and the broader macroeconomy. We will examine the economics of modern financial institutions (e.g. banks), including how they are organized, the products and financial services they offer, the risks they take, why and how they are regulated, and how this has changed over time.

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• 16 hours
• English

Econometrics for Economists and Finance Practitioners

This Specialisation provides rigorous training in econometric methods, via the exploration of theoretical concepts, real-data examples and the application of econometric techniques to industry relevant questions. The methodologies in this Specialisation are an important part of an informed economics and financial decision-making process. You will learn: - How to test economics and finance theories, as well as hypotheses on the relationships between variables. - Study the behaviour of prices, returns, growth and unemployment.

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• English

Writing Skills for University Success

Writing is a vital skill in university classes, whether you’re majoring in history or business management, economics or engineering. In this course, you’ll learn how to write effectively in different academic formats, especially essays and longer research papers. You’ll learn how to choose a topic for a paper, how to find reliable resources for writing it, and how to organize your ideas in a way that communicates clearly and fits the expectations of your professors. You’ll learn about the importance of correctly citing sources in your writing and university norms regarding academic honesty.

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• 7 hours
• English

Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

In this course, the instructor will discuss various uses of regression in investment problems, and she will extend the discussion to logistic, Lasso, and Ridge regressions. At the same time, the instructor will introduce various concepts of machine learning. You can consider this course as the first step toward using machine learning methodologies in solving investment problems. The course will cover investment analysis topics, but at the same time, make you practice it using R programming.

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• 18 hours
• English

The Rooseveltian Century

This course uses the lives, ideals and achievements of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt to create the idea of a Rooseveltian century. It is about doing research, analyzing primary sources, and connecting all this information with a coherent and logical interpretation. It is an invitation to think critically and historically, and it wants to give you a glimpse of what it means to be a historian at work. We are convinced that the three Roosevelts – the 3Rs, as we will refer to them throughout this course – profoundly shaped the twentieth century.

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• 16 hours
• English

Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

Interested in learning how to solve partial differential equations with numerical methods and how to turn them into python codes? This course provides you with a basic introduction how to apply methods like the finite-difference method, the pseudospectral method, the linear and spectral element method to the 1D (or 2D) scalar wave equation. The mathematical derivation of the computational algorithm is accompanied by python codes embedded in Jupyter notebooks. In a unique setup you can see how the mathematical equations are transformed to a computer code and the results visualized.

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• 35 hours
• English