Development Economics I

Course unit title

Development Economics I

Course unit code

EKP201

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course unit (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

First cycle Bachelor

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

Year 2

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

Semester 3

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 credits (4.8 ECTS)

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. Nurul Istifadah

Fithriyah, Ph.D

Atik Purmiyati, Ph.D

Widya Sylviana, Ph.D

Wahyu Wisnu Wardhana, S.E., M.Sc

Dr. Bustani Berachim

Drs.Ec., Achmadi, MS

Erlangga Agustino Landiyanto, S.E., M.A., M.Sc., MPAID., Ph.D

Mukhammad Fajar Rakhmadi, S.E., M.Ec

Ratih Twi Septiriana, S.E., M.Ec.ECC

Wirya Wardaya, S.E., M.Si

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students are able to explain problems and strategies for economic development in developing countries.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face to face (offline) and or distance learning (online)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

None

Course content

1.              This course discusses all issues that exist in the scope of development economics.

2.              This course aims to provide a complete understanding and basic knowledge of various issues that fall within the scope of development economics.

3.              Starting with material on the historical concept of economic development, then learning continues on discussing different topics for each meeting, which include regional development planning, human resources, environment and energy, industry, cooperatives and entrepreneurship, as well as politics and institutions.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

1.              Todaro, M.P and Smith, S.C, 2012. Economic Development, 11th Edition Edition, Addison Wesley, Boston (TS).

2.              Berg, Hendrik V.D, 2005. Economic Growth and Development, McGraw-Hill International, New York (Berg).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching, discussions, and problem based learning.

Language of instruction

In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English

Assessment methods and criteria

Mid-exam, final-exam, and assignment