Introduction to the Economics of Education (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites Basic studies

Recommended optional programme components Course is part of subject studies in education

Having completed the course, the student perceives the connection between pedagogical institutions on the one hand, and work, division of work and labour markets on the other. The student identifies the stressed relationship between the thinking represented by modern educational theory and economic thinking. The student knows how to evaluate the fundamental theories and models related to the relationship between pedagogical institutions and labour markets as the basis for educational planning, and gets to know the main research areas in educational economics.

Mode of delivery Online teaching Contact teaching 24 h.

Participation in seminar work and preparing a seminar work/ exam. Read more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.

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Language of instruction Finnish

Timing 1st and 2nd year

Target group Open University students, classroom and subject teachers, health professionals

Person responsible Kimmo Kontio