KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The aims of the course are to:

• Develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of economic terminology and  principles, and elementary economic theory; basic economic numeracy and literacy and their ability to handle simple data including graphs and diagrams; use the tools of analysis in particular situations;

• Show candidates how to identify and discriminate between differing sources of information, and use economic skills to imrove their understanding of the economies of developed and developing nations.

• Enable candidates to participate more fully in decision making processes as both consumers and producers and as citizen of the local, national and international community.