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Course Description
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Course Name
Foundations of Microeconomics
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Host University
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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Area of Study
Economics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The purpose of this course is to allow students to master some of the central concepts of economics. The course deals with microeconomics and so it aims to understand the behaviour of consumers, of companies and the functioning of markets. Primary emphasis is placed upon acquiring tools with which students become able to analyze current economic issues, including the understanding of everyday economic problems.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.