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Economics at QLS Level 5

Level 5 Advanced Diploma with FREE Endorsed Certificate of Achievement | 150 CPD Points | Audiovisual Lessons


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Summary

Price
£100 inc VAT
Or £33.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
600 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

If you are looking to start a career in the widely applicable field of economics, our Economics at QLS Level 5 course will be the perfect choice for you. Enrol right away to learn everything you need to know about Economics at QLS Level 5, as well as the skills to develop your abilities in this sector and to be confident in your knowledge bucket with One Education by your side!

If you want to learn more about economics but don't know where to start, this course will provide you a solid foundation to help you advance your profession and develop more applicable skills. This descriptive, instructor-led economics course is aimed to provide you with a thorough grasp of the nature of the connected sector and your primary duties within it. Our Economics online program provides a wealth of information regarding cost-effectiveness and market strategies in all dynamic business areas.

After completing this complete Economics course, you will have all of your questions addressed. Taking an economics course has various benefits that will make studying more enjoyable and less stressful while also preparing you for success. Add this course to your shopping cart to improve your skills. Your future should not be determined by chance or luck. Learn how to become a money-making genius and grasp opportunities as they arise.

This course will enable you to -

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of micro and macroeconomics, including supply and demand, market structures, and economic growth.
  • Learn about the different economic systems and theories, including classical and Keynesian economics, and how they are applied in the real world.
  • Gain an understanding of the role of government in the economy, including fiscal and monetary policy, and their impact on economic growth and stability.
  • Learn how to analyse and interpret economic data, including GDP, inflation, and unemployment, to make informed economic decisions.
  • Understand the global economic environment and how different countries and regions are interconnected, including trade, international finance, and globalisation.

Key Benefits

  • Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
  • Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
  • Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Achievement

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Course Curriculum:

Module 01
An Introduction to Economics

  • Basic Definitions to Start With
    • Scarcity and Choice
    • Goods and Bads
    • Ceteris Paribus
    • Definition of Economics
  • Factors of Production
  • Categories of Economics
  • Production Possibilities Frontier Framework
  • Law of Increasing Opportunity Costs
  • A Budget Line

Module 02
The Market System and the Circular Flow Model

  • The Market System
  • Characteristics of the Market System
    • Private Property
    • Freedom of Enterprise and Choice
    • Self-Interest
    • Competition
    • Markets and Prices
    • Specialisation
    • Use of Money
    • Active but Limited Government
  • The “Invisible Hand”
  • The Circular Flow Model

Module 03
Supply, Demand and Prices

  • What Is Demand?
  • The Demand Curve
  • Individual Demand Curve vs Market Demand Curve
  • Factors Causing the Demand Curve to Shift
  • What Is Supply?
  • The Law of Supply
  • Factors Causing the Supply Curve to Shift
  • A Change in Supply vs a Change in Quantity Supplied
  • A Few Important Terms Related to Supply and Demand
  • Equilibrium Price and Quantity
  • Equilibrium in Terms of Consumers’ and Producers’ Surplus

Module 04
Prices

  • Two Major Jobs of Price
  • Price Controls
  • Effects of Price Ceiling
  • Effects of a Price Floor
  • Absolute Price and Relative Price

Module 05
Elasticity

  • Price Elasticity of Demand
  • The formula for Calculating Price Elasticity of Demand
  • From Perfectly Elastic to Perfectly Inelastic Demand
  • Price Elasticity of Demand and Total Revenue
  • Determinants of Price Elasticity of Demand
  • Applications of Price Elasticity of Demand
  • Cross Elasticity of Demand
  • Income Elasticity of Demand
  • Price Elasticity of Supply
  • Price Elasticity of Supply and Time

Module 06
Market Failures

  • Market Failures in Competitive Markets
  • Demand-Side Market Failures
  • Supply-Side Market Failures
  • Efficiently Functioning Markets
  • Public Goods
  • Externalities
  • Internalising Externalities
  • Asymmetric Information
  • Government’s Role in the Economy

Module 07
Production and Costs

  • The Market and the Firm
  • Two Sides to Every Business Firm
  • Explicit and Implicit Cost
  • Accounting Profit vs Economic Profit
  • Zero Economic Profit
  • Production
  • Long Run vs Short Run
  • Production in the Short Run
  • Some Economic Cost Concepts
  • Average Productivity
  • Costs of Production: Total, Average, Marginal
  • Sunk Cost
  • Economies of Scale, Diseconomies of Scale and Constant Returns to Scale

Module 08
Market Structure: Perfect Competition vs Monopoly

  • The Theory of Perfect Competition
  • Demand Curve for a Perfectly Competitive Firm
  • Marginal Revenue Curve of a Perfectly Competitive Firm
  • Profit Maximization in the Short Run
  • To Produce or Not to Produce
  • The Theory of Monopoly
  • Barriers to Entry
  • The Monopolist’s Demand and Marginal Revenue
  • Perfect Competition vs Monopoly
  • Price Discrimination

Module 09
Money, Banking and the Financial System

  • The Meaning of Money
  • Functions of Money
  • Defining the Money Supply
  • Commercial Banks
  • Central Bank
  • The Bank’s Balance Sheet
  • The Financial System

Module 10
Measuring GDP and Economic Growth

  • GDP Defined
  • The Circular Flow of Expenditure and Income Revisited
  • GDP Equals Expenditure Equals Income
  • Measuring UK GDP
  • Nominal GDP and Real GDP
  • Computing Real GDP
  • Limitations of Real GDP
  • Economic Growth
  • Calculating Growth Rates

Module 11
Unemployment

  • Why Unemployment Is a Problem
  • Who Are the Unemployed?
  • Three Labour Market Indicators
  • Frictional Unemployment
  • Structural Unemployment
  • Natural Unemployment

Module 12
Inflation

  • The Price Level
  • Why are Inflation and Deflation are Problems?
  • Computing the Price Level
  • Measuring the Inflation Rate
  • The GDP Deflator

Module 13
Income Distribution and Poverty

  • Economic Inequality
  • Measuring Income Equality
  • Factors Contributing to Income Inequality
  • Poverty

Module 14
International Finance

  • The Foreign Exchange Market
  • Appreciation and Depreciation of Exchange Rates
  • The Demand for, and Supply of, Currencies
  • Market Equilibrium
  • Flexible vs Fixed Exchange Rates
  • The Current System

Module 15
Fiscal Policy

  • Meaning of Budget
  • Income Tax Structures
  • Budget Deficit, Surplus, or Balance
  • Valued-Added Tax
  • Aggregate Demand
  • Aggregate Supply
  • Some Relevant Fiscal Policy Terms
  • Demand-Side Fiscal Policy
  • Supply-Side Fiscal Policy

Course Assessment

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the Economics at QLS Level 5, learners will get an endorsed certificate (included with the course) delivered right at their doorstep by post, without paying a single penny! Please note that learners residing outside the UK have to pay a £10 postage charge.

Accredited Certification from One Education
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this Economics at QLS Level 5, you will also qualify for a CPD Accredited Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.

For Additional Courses
For the Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificates from the additional courses, you have to pay the fees based on the level of each course:

  • Level 1 - £39
  • Level 2 - £69
  • Level 3 - £79
  • Level 4 - £89
  • Level 5 - £109
  • Level 6 - £119
  • Level 7 - £129

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for individuals who wish to start their economics education from the beginning, those who aspire to work in the corresponding field, those who want to progress in their current jobs, those who are interested in studying economics from other academic fields, and those who are searching for strategies to manage their financial resources or to launch a business.

Requirements

This Economics at QLS Level 5 course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

The field of economics is continually growing. Our courses will assist students in pursuing jobs in the following fields:

  • Economist - £40,000 - £70,000 per year.
  • Financial Analyst - £35,000 - £50,000 per year.
  • Investment Banker - £40,000 - £70,000 per year.
  • Data Analyst - £30,000 - £50,000 per year.
  • Economic Consultant - £40,000 - £60,000 per year.

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