HB2504
University Of Houston-Victoria
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Course Online Syllabus
Fall 2011
| Department | EDEN | Course Number | 6356 | Section Number | 25086 |
| Name of Course | Methods in Economic Developmnt | ||||
| Name of Instructor | Kagochi,John M | ||||
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this course, students will
- Assess the role of research in the process of initiating, growing, and sustaining economic development and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Plan research efforts in the process of initiating, growing, and sustaining economic development and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Apply quantitative research methods, analyze results, and synthesize results with data from qualitative research.
- Apply qualitative research methods, analyze results, and synthesize results with data from quantitative research.
- Synthesize research and leadership knowledge and skills in the decision-making and continual assessment of economic development and entrepreneurial ventures.
Major Assignments/Exams
| Discussion Board | 25 | ||
| Exams | 50 | ||
| Weekly Assignments | 25 |
Required Reading
Avrom Bendavid-Val, Regional and Local Economic Analysis for Practitioners,4th ed., ISBN 0275937518.
Richard Florida, Who is Your City,1st ed. ed., ISBN 9780465003525.
Recommended Reading
No additional readings have been recommended for this course.
List of Discussion/Lecture Topics
Course topics have not been submitted.