Applied Microeconomics
Exam number: 6074
Semester: from 4th semester (Schwerpunktbildung)
Duration of the module: One semester
Form of the module (i.e. obligatory, elective etc.): Elective
Frequency of module offer: once a year
Prerequisites: Successful completion of basic courses :Mathematik / Mathematics, Mikroökonomie / Microeconomics, Statistik / Statistics.
Applicability of module for other study programmes:
Obligatory or elective in other study programmes. For further information check regulations of the study programme.
Person responsible for module: Prof. Ingo Geishecker, PhD
Name of the professor: Prof. Ingo Geishecker, PhD
Language of teaching: English
ECTS-Credits (based on the workload): 6
Workload and its composition (self-study, contact time):
Contact time (lecture, tutorials, seminar etc.) 33,75 h; self-study: 146,25 h
Contact hours (per week in semester): 3
Methods and duration of examination:
There are a number of small home assignments. Students are expected to be able to present and comment on their home assignment solutions in class. The average points across all assignments constitute bonus points to students’ exams. The final written exam lasts 120 minutes yielding a maximum of 120 points.
Emphasis of the grade for the final grade: Please check regulations of the study programme
Aim of the module (expected learning outcomes and competencies to be acquired):
Knowledge of relevant microeconomic theories
Contents of the module:
The course covers selected topics in Applied Microeconomics.
Teaching and learning methods:
Lecture with tutorial, self-studies
Literature (compulsory reading, recommended literature):
A compulsory reading list will be published on Moodle prior to the start of the course.
Further information:
Registration in Moodle Viadrina required.