Code: | EIG0055 | Acronym: | MACRO |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Economics and Management |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | https://www.fe.up.pt/si/disciplinas_GERAL.FormView?P_ANO_LECTIVO=2007/2008&P_CAD_CODIGO=EIG0012&P_PERIODO=2S |
Responsible unit: | Department of Industrial Engineering and Management |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Engineering and Industrial Management |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIEGI | 119 | Syllabus since 2006/2007 | 1 | - | 4,5 | 42 | 121,5 |
Main aims
1. To be capable of solving problems and justify arguments
2. To be capable of dealing with new and unfamiliar situations in different and multidisciplinary contexts
3. To be capable of collecting, selecting and interpreting relevant information to justify solutions and opinions
4. To be capable of integrating knowledge, dealing with complex subjects and developing solutions with limited information, by reflecting on ethic and social responsibilities
5. Continuous assessment; group assignment; presentation and discussion;
6. To be capable of communicating conclusions (knowledge and reasoning related to them) to specialists and non-specialists in a clear and objective way.
7. To be capable of taking a long-life learning in a self-oriented and autonomous way by showing a proactive attitude
At the end of the first month of classes, students should be capable of: - applying the general principles of Economics; - interpreting economic mechanisms in a macroeconomic level, in order to interpret and comment on the country situation based on macroeconomic variables. At the end of the semester, students should be capable of: - applying their knowledge.
Theoretical classes will be based on the presentation of concepts. It will be made an interpretation of the economic reality whenever possible, and it will be based on several analysis tools. Practical classes will be based on the application of economic theory, both at macro and micro level.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Teste | 90,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 10,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 65,50 |
Frequência das aulas | 42,00 |
Trabalho de investigação | 18,00 |
Total: | 125,50 |
To be admitted to exams, students cannot miss more classes than allowed by the rules.
Final grade: 0.4*test1+0.5*test2+0.1*essay
A group assignment (4 students) on a theme of the program.
Final grade: 100% Exam
Students can improve their grades by attend to an exam, which will cover all the program of the course unit. Students have to enrol at FEUP’s secretariat.