Course Description
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Course Name
Integrative Practical
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Economics, Management, Mathematics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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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
Course Objective
In this course, students learn how to apply basic techniques from Econometrics, Operations Research and Mathematical Economics to problems taken from real life. For this, they first have to model the problem in mathematical terms, and afterwards decide what techniques are relevant for the specific problem. How to work efficiently in a randomly assigned group. To communicate results in a scientific presentation. How to use scientific language to write a report. To give constructive feedback to peers.
Course Content
In this course, students work in groups on a practical case involving Econometrics, Mathematical Economics and Operations Research. The first week is intended to introduce the projects, the required literature and the data. In weeks 2 and 3, there will be meetings to report the progress and to ask questions. The presentations and hand-in of the final reports will take place in week 4.
Teaching Methods
Working groups of at least two and at most four students. Weekly meetings.
Method of Assessment
Presentation and written report.
Recommended background knowledge
The contents of the three courses Econometrics I, Operations Research I and Mathematical Economics I.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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