D.9. Key Learning Outcomes

1. To develop and deepen the knowledge of economics to an expert level, building on the competencies of the undergraduate education.

2. To comprehend the interaction between related disciplines and economics.

3. To be able to apply the advanced level knowledge acquired in economics.

4. To create new knowledge by combining the knowledge of economics with the knowledge coming from other disciplines.

5. To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge in economics, to lead learning and carry out advanced level research independently.

6. To be able to develop new strategic approaches for unexpected, complicated situations in economics and take responsibility in solving them.

7. To possess the communication network to bring up the economic and social needs of the region of residence on the agenda.

8. To have sufficient social responsibility and awareness about the needs of society

9. To be able to think analytically to identify problems in economics and to be able to make policy recommendations in economics based on scientific analysis of issues and problems.

10. To protect the social, scientific and ethical values at the data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages.

11. To be able to use the skills of modeling, empirical analysis and formulating policy options that are developed for economics in interdisciplinary contexts.