ECON2035 Economics Skills and Employability 2
Module Overview
The aim of this module is to equip you with some analytical and professional skills that will be useful in your economics degree and future careers. The module will also provide information about employability opportunities in your discipline, such as internships and careers fairs. It consists of three timetabled lectures per semester plus independent study via Blackboard at your own convenience. The average study time is 1-2 hours per week.
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to: 1. provide useful information about internships, job talks etc in your discipline; 2. offer on-line training opportunities useful for your Economics projects; 3. develop opportunities to enhance your professional skills, including presentation and writing skills.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- - Know where to go to find out about employability opportunities in your discipline
Syllabus
- Employability and Year in Employment Talks - Economics Study Skills - Programming and Bloomberg sessions
Special Features
No special features are envisaged for this module
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 150 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment Strategy
There is no assessment for this module.
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Attendance at all sessions | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External