The course covers the fundamental questions of economics as well as the basic microeconomic decisionmaking by households and companies and the macroeconomic relationships and interdependencies.
Business & Management Distance Learning Introduction to Economics
- Certificate
- 3 Months
- Distance study
- 6 ECTS
- €840.00 in total
- English
- monthly intakes
The contents of your certificate course
In this certificate course, you will learn to incorporate micro- and macroeconomic conditions into operational decisions, to develop positions based on current economic choices and policy issues and to represent them independently.
- Degree: University Certificate in Introduction to Economics
- Examination: Submission Tasks (15 pages)
- Credit points: 6 ECTS
- Learning duration: approx. 150 hours (incl. self-study and exam)
- Regular certificate duration: 3 months
- Access from date of purchase: 3 months + 15 months free support period
- Certificate start: on the first day of each month
- Certificate fee: EUR 840
- Certification: submitted for state approval in accordance with the German Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG)
After active participation, you will receive an official certificate of attendance.
Participants who optionally complete the certificate with a successful exam performance receive 6 ECTS credits and a certificate of completion for the university certificate.
Your content
- Introduction into economic thinking
- Consumer behavior and market demand
- Producer behavior and market supply
- Market structures, market power and market failure
- Economics of government
- Sources of market inefficiency
- Economics of factor markets
- Economics of international trade
- Macroeconomic theories
- World Trade Organization (WTO) and European Union (EU)
- Sustainable international economic development
Your advantages
- Understand the fundamentals of economic decisions as they relate to individuals, businesses, and governments
- Develop suitable solutions in a methodological manner
- Secure long-term business success
How to achieve your goals
Price fluctuations, economic cycles, inflationary trends: economic variables are ever-present in the business landscape. The role of a skilled economist is to analyse these factors, distinguish between short-term volatility and long-term trends, and integrate these insights into strategic business decisions. Skilled economists are highly sought after in financial planning, market analysis, policy advice and strategy development roles, as well as on corporate boards and management teams.
You meet these requirements
Do you want to shape the future of your business by identifying the economic forces that drive growth or hinder progress? Do you want to influence change and develop strategies that ensure your organisation is well positioned to meet economic challenges and seize new opportunities? Then this certificate course will equip you with the skills to work as an economist in organisations of all sizes - a qualification that will make you a valuable asset across industries, functions and sectors, in both the private and public sectors.
Recognition for a later course of study
Academic and non-academic achievements can be credited/recognised upon request. You can have successfully completed modules of the certificate course recognised in the degree programmes of the SRH Fernhochschule if there is a corresponding match in content. Please contact your student advisor for more information.