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Course Details
Course Code(s):
EC5004
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
Spring 2026
Duration:
12 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty:
Kemmy Business School
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees:
For Information on Fees, see section below.
Contact(s):
Read instructions on how to apply
for more information or to be notified when applications are open.
Brief Description
As globalisation continues to shape the world, understanding its drivers, challenges, and impacts is vital for informed decision-making.
This 12-week, Level 9 micro-credential explores how global economic integration affects national economies, institutions, and long-term development. You’ll examine critical issues such as global inequality, political instability, and climate-related disruption, learning how nations cope with and adapt to major economic shifts.
Ideal for professionals looking to build expertise in global economic policy, this module also supports progression toward postgraduate study in economics or public policy.
This module is associated with the Economics and Public Policy - Postgraduate Diploma. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
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During this module, you will:
Explore the historical and economic context that led to the creation of institutions like the World Bank, IMF, and key European bodies.
Analyse how short-term shocks (such as political instability or climate disasters) and long-term trends (like migration and globalisation) impact national economies.
Evaluate why some countries have prospered while others have not, using data and economic theory.
Prepare for further postgraduate study in economics by developing a critical understanding of complex global issues and how to navigate them.
Key Information:
Delivered online over 12 weeks, with a weekly commitment of approximately 3-5 hours.
You will be assessed using continuous assessment methods, including problem sets and essays.
Part-time considerations:
Designed for working professionals
Evening or recorded lectures
Additional prep and group work time
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code EC5004. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.
EU and Non- EU - €900
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).
Other funding
Find further information on funding and scholarships.
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Policy and advisory roles in government departments or international institutions
Research and analysis roles in economic consultancy, think tanks, or NGOs
Strategy or development roles in multinational organisations responding to global market trends
Further postgraduate study in economics, public policy, or international development
Graduate and Professional Studies
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