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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video Based |
Course Overview
The Foundations of Development Policy online course is a part of MIT’s MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). And the DEPD MicroMasters is part of the Workforce Recovery Acceleration program. It is an eleven-week course, and candidates can complete it comfortably if they study 12-14 hours per week.
The Foundations of Development Policy program studies the different aspects of human development, including health, education, gender, family, risk, land relations, formal and informal norms, institutions, and public policies. It attempts to answer questions like - What factors affect the decisions that low-income households in developing countries make? What are the constraints within which low-income families have to make do?
The Foundations of Development Policy training also covers the scope for intervening policies implemented by governments, international organizations, and NGOs. You will learn which policies have been implemented, and how successful they have been, if at all. The training also includes weekly assignments wherein you will work with real data.
Besides, you can choose a verified certificate path by paying the required certification fee and avail of a shareable certificate on course completion.
The Highlights
- Part of the DEDP MicroMasters programme
- Instructor-led scheduled programme
- Course preview available
- Video lectures in English
- Transcripts in English
- Weekly assignments
- Eleven-week course
- 12-14 hours/week
- Advanced course
- MIT programme
Programme Offerings
- Instructor-led scheduled programme
- Part of the DEDP MicroMasters programme
- Course preview available
- Advanced course
- Video lectures in English
- Transcripts in English
- Eleven-week course
- 12-14 hours/week
- MIT Programme
- Weekly Assignments
Courses and Certificate Fees
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| no |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying to the Foundations of Development Policy course by edX should be familiar with high-school level calculus. They should also have a working knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and microeconomics.
What you will learn
After completing the 11-week Foundations of Development Policy training, learners should be proficient in:
- Building and applying economic models relevant to developmental situations
- Designing and conducting randomized control trials
- Managing and analyzing data using the software R
Admission Details
Step 1: Click on the link below to access the Foundations of Development Policy course landing page, on the edX website.
https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-of-development-policy
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enrol’ button on the course page.
Step 3: You can either create an account on edX, or register using your existing account on Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple. If you already have an edX account, sign in by entering your credentials.
Step 4: Keep following the on-screen instructions and complete the application process.
Application Details
There is no dedicated application form to apply for this program. All applicants need to do, is go to the official edX website, create an account, or use their existing account on Google/Facebook/Apple/Microsoft to register. They can then apply to this course and start learning.
The Syllabus
Instructors
MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is a part of MIT’s MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP).
You should be familiar with high-school level calculus. You should also have a working knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and microeconomics.
No. You are ready to apply if you score 60% or more. If you score less than 60% in these exercises, you should review the relevant topics before signing up for the course.
Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and Benjamin Olken, Professor of Economics at MIT, are the instructors for this course.
Yes. The only regions where this course is not available are Crimea (Ukraine), Cuba, and Iran.