Applied Economics Westminster International University in Tashkent

Overview

Students of the Applied Economics course from Westminster International University in Tashkent develop the ability to understand contemporary economic problems in micro and macroeconomics, development economics, and finance, as well as learning to apply advanced knowledge to analyse policy measures and their impact on government, businesses, and citizens’ welfare. 

Additionally, students learn to effectively communicate the outcomes of econometric analyses and give advice to policymakers and business leaders to assist them in making better decisions.

The philosophy of the course emphasises:

• the application of economic theories and methods to solve economic problems;

• the behavioural analysis of economic agents;

• the development of policy appraisal and evaluation skills;

• how to put the acquired skills into practice to advise governments and businesses on what actions they should to take (i.e. appraising alternative strategic options or using econometrics to evaluate the effectiveness of previous decisions).

Careers

Graduates of the Applied Economics course can work as professional economists in governments, international organisations, and academia, or launch a career in the private sector as managers, business data analysts, or consultants who require a strong, practically focused knowledge of economics.