1. Define, collect, organize, and visualize data.
2. Understand basic probability concepts (such as joint probability, marginal probability, and conditional probability).
3. Understand various probability distributions (including discrete and continuous distributions).
4.Construct and interpret point and interval estimates.
5.Conduct one-sample and two-sample hypothesis tests.
6.Conduct simple linear regression analysis.
1. To understand the factors that lead to persistence of poverty and underdevelopment in the empirical context of Asia.
2. Learning how to examine the evidence on policy relevant interventions.
This will involve looking at tables with statistical output. By the end of the course you should be more comfortable making inferences based on statistical output that is presented to you.
3. To develop and sharpen your analytical and presentation skills by participating in class discussions and group debates.
4. To acquire an appreciation of the issues involved in designing and evaluating developmental policies.
This course enables students to learn from and interact with the partners on real-world issues, problems,
and policies related to the family and the society at large, especially for the case of Singapore. Starting
with some economic theories, students will explore quickly other disciplines such as sociology, social
work, psychology, law, and politics, and hence inter-disciplinary in nature. The topics to be covered are
experiential and evolving, according to the current issues or challenges faced by the partners. In essence,
students learn not just theories, but also have an opportunity to contribute to actual research and practices
of the partners.
SOME SPECIFIC COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
CLO1: Analyze issues related to family and the society using economic models
CLO2: Interact with partners and classmates on real-world issues and policies
CLO3: Practical experience in collecting and/or analyzing data, quantitative and/or qualitative, primary
and/or secondary
CLO4: Identify research gaps, formulate hypothesis, design questionnaire and in-depth interviews
CLO5: Communicate ideas and present findings and conclusions effectively
CLO6: Be resilient, creative, and overcome challenges in teamwork and demands from partners
This course aims to help students:
- Understand the key theories and strategies in Monetary Policy and Financial Markets Management, especially from the Central Bank's point of view.
- Solve real-world problems with a project partner (related to Monetary Policy or Financial Markets) and learn how to work in a project group.
- Gain insight into financial markets as well as the business environment and culture in Vietnam through mini cultural activities and Vietnam theme presentations.
- Develop potential networking, and other life skills through the study mission and by interacting with business leaders in Vietnam (through guest speaker sessions) as well as local students.