(Oxford) Diploma in : Global Economics
What you'll learn
- An overview of global events for a particular month
- Through discussion, an update on global events
- Practical application of Economics through looking at global events
- An understanding of the economic role of their own country
Requirements
- Patience
- Willingness to do own research
- Willingness to fully participate in discussions
- An interest in the economies of other countries
Description
Update June 2025
Now including a brand new collection of Case Studies that examine the economic policies of President Trump following his election on November 6th 2024. These look in particular at:
· Tariffs
· China’s growth
· World Economy
· Tax cuts
· Exporters
· Impact on seniors
· Exchange rate
UPDATE
Case Studies (November 5th 2024) now uploaded to include:
1. India's growth in world economy
2. China's position
3. Trumponomics
Current (Nov 2024) state of the world economy
All Case Studies include discussion questions and links for further research.
Welcome to Global Economics! (This is a course that is regularly updated)
The approach of this course is to include ALL facets of the course. Therefore to gain the most of the course it is important you:
Closely watch the lectures, following up on any resources given
Complete any manuals/workbook
Involve yourself in discussion in the Q/A
Complete all Case Studies
Regularly check your Inbox for responses
Regularly read Educational Announcements
Keep yourself up to date through reading newspapers/blogs etc.
The course includes:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Trade Balances and Current Account
Inflation Rates
Employment Data
Monetary Policies
Fiscal Policies
International Investment Flows
Exchange Rates
Socioeconomic Factors
Global Risks and Uncertainties
Technological Advancements
Supply Chains
Market Sentiment and Consumer Confidence
Sustainable Development
Beginner’s Guide to Economics
Globalisation
The Great Reset
Europe
Ukraine economy
China
Japan
India
Covid impact 2023/2024
Current economics
Trump economic legacy
The impact of War
Note: this course is very, very up to date but a problem with having an up-to-date course is keeping it up to date. this is why sauch importance is given to the Q/A section and Educational Announcements. It is hoped that students will participate - a lot - in the Q/A, sharing ideas, data, links and other resources.
Who this course is for:
- Students worldwide who are interested in discussing global economics
Instructors
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 10,371 Reviews
- 252,065 Students
- 144 Courses
Studied at:
· University of Oxford (Philosophy and Economics)
· Oxford Brookes (Teacher training)
· University of Glamorgan (Business and Economics)
Qualifications
· Professional qualifications at Masters level
· Business and Economics degree
· Examiner for four major examining boards, at ‘O’ and ‘A’ level.
· Three teaching diplomas plus CELTA
· Qualified fitness trainer
Key academic positions held:
· Principal Oxford School of Learning
· Director of Studies: St Joseph’s Hall, Oxford
· Head of Economics: Cherwell Tutors
· Head of Business and Economics: Pipers Corner School, Buckingham
· Founder: Almost Random Theatre
I have experience in four main areas:
a. Teaching (40+ years of face-to-face experience)
b. Running businesses and conferences
c. Acting in films and theatre
d. Volunteering for a number of charities
Teaching/Instructor experience
Face-to-face: MBA students on a 1-1 basis; at University; Grammar, Comprehensive and F.E. College. This has included being Principal, Director of Studies; Head of Business and Head of Economics at various times in the past 40 years!
I have taught: Economics, Business, Sociology, Politics, English Literature and Psychology.
I have also run seminars for Teachers of |Psychology, Sociology, Businessman Economics.
I have run Therapeutic Art groups at Care Homes.
The success of my Business and Economics students has been featured in several newspapers plus I have appeared on BBC.
Running businesses and conferences.
I started Oxford School of Learning in the 1980s. From the college came Marketing Education Services, OSL Training and Saturday tutors.
In 201 I started Almost Random Theatre and have taken actors to Poland and the Czech Republic as well as running Drama days at schools.
Writing: my plays are sold to schools; I have 100+ books on Amazon; I used to write a regular column for The Guardian and BBC Bitesize.
Acting in films and theatre
My plays are sold to schools. I have performed at Oxford and Brighton Fringes as well as appearing in 100+ films, national TV advertising campaigns and role-played a hospital patient for Buckingham University’s medical degree students.
Volunteering
I have worked/am still working for Care Homes, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dystonia Society, Stroke Association, Stroke Club, Talkback, Oxford Recovery College, Tandem, Age UK and Sport in Mind. I’ve given my tutorial fees to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Dystonia Society. I currently have a GoFundMe page to help lonely elderly people.
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 7,596 Reviews
- 182,942 Students
- 52 Courses
Oxford School of Learning was set up in 1986. It became a limited company which was then closed down around 2018 as there was no need to keep it going. The School kept going though, writing/providing books, online courses and issuing the Oxford School of Learning Diploma to those who met difficult criteria.
As the name suggests, Oxford School of Learning is based in Oxford, UK. The original Principal was Chris Sivewright who now delivers various Economics and Business courses for us.