IBDP – ECONOMICS

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous assessment programme for students aged 16-19. This course is well respected by universities worldwide and provides high quality education to students. It encourages students to be curious, knowledgeable, open minded, empathetic while inculcating values and attitudes in them.

IBDP offers over 30 courses from six subject groups, from each of these subject groups; students have a choice to pick subjects that interest them.Generally, three subjects are taken at the Higher Level (HL) and others are taken at the Standard Level( SL). HL subjects are studied in greater depth than SL subjects.

In addition, three core elements, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service are compulsory and central to the programme’s philosophy.

The economics IBDP course uses economic theories, models and key concepts to examine concepts of microeconomics, macroeconomics and the global economy.

IBDP – ECONOMICS

Unit – Introduction to Economics

Unit – Microeconomics

Unit – Macroeconomics

Unit – The Global Economy

 

Curriculum overview

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Assessment Objectives for Economics (HL & SL):
  1. Knowledge and understanding
  2. Application and analysis
  3. Synthesis and evaluation
  4. Selection, use and application of appropriate skills and techniques

    Assessment Summary

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The aims of the DP economics course are to:

  1. Develop a critical understanding of various economic theories, models and ideas etc.
  2. Apply these economic theories, models, ideas and analyse economic data to focus on  real economic issues and problems faced by individuals and societies
  3. Develop a conceptual understanding of individuals’ and societies’ economic choices and interactions, the challenges they face and   consequences of economic decision-making.Curriculum overview