Course unit title

Regional Planning Economics

Course unit code

EKP 622

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Optional

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

Second cycle Master

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

Year 1

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

Semester 2

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8 ects

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Rumayya, Ph.D.
  2. Dr. Nurul Istifada

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After taking this course students are able to:

  1. Review and develop the analytical framework and context of Regional Planning Economics
  2. Develop and address issues in regional planning economics using relevant analytical tools

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

- Face to face (offline) using LCD, White Board, problem set, and or 

- Distance learning (online)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

No

Course content

The learning of this course generally presents the concept of 'region' to solve the problem of regional development disparities. In addition, the learning materials also introduce theories, models and main strategies for regional development, changes in regional development policy paradigms, as well as several approaches to strategic planning and regional development programming.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools
  1. Svetikas, KZ 2014. Strategic Planning for Regional Development: An Introductory Textbook. Mykolo Romerio university.
  2. Fujita, M. & Thisse, J.F. 2002. Economics of Agglomeration Cities, Industrial Location, and Regional Growth. Cambridge. University Press.
  3. Fujita, M., Krugman, P. & Venables, A. J. 1999 The Spatial Economy Cities, Regions, and International Trade. MIT Press. Cambridge.
  4. Abegov, M., Enderson, K. E & Isard, W. (Eds.). 1982. Regional Development Modeling: Theory and Practice. North-Holland
  5. Glasson, J & Marshall, T. 2007. Regional Planning. Routledge

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching (Classical Method), Presentation, Discussion, case/problem-based method

Language of instruction

In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English

Assessment methods and criteria

- Mid Exam (15%)

- Final Exam (15%)

- Task of Problem set (research paper) (70%)