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Manifesto · Vol. II
Est. 2010
Economics and Finance Bachelor.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working profes…
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The catalog entry
A standard built for working learners.
Everything you need to budget your time, your tuition, and your transcript before you apply.
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Degree Level
Bachelor
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Duration
4 years
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Total Courses
38
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Total Credits
117
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ECTS Credits
237
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Delivery
Online · Asynchronous
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Language
English
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Intakes / year
3
Programme overview
What you will study — and how.
A self-paced syllabus with weekly checkpoints, asynchronous lectures, and live cohort rooms across timezones.
This online program is delivered fully asynchronously to learners worldwide. Coursework blends recorded seminars, live cohort sessions across timezones, and project-based assessment, so working professionals can balance study with their existing responsibilities.
Faculty are drawn from partner institutions across multiple continents. Every term opens with a syllabus, a clear assessment ledger, and direct access to academic advising — no commute required, no campus assumed.
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Chapter III · The curriculum ledger
Course breakdown, semester by semester.
38
courses · 117 Credits
Across 8 semesters
Across 8 semesters
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Semester 1 · term 1
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG101
Academic English I
University-level reading, writing, and presentation skills.
Core
3
0
3
5
MAT101
Calculus for Economists
Single-variable calculus and optimization for economic models.
Core
3
0
3
7
ITS101
Introduction to Information Systems
Spreadsheets, databases, and statistical software for economists.
Core
2
2
3
5
ECO101
Microeconomics
Demand, supply, market structures, and welfare analysis.
Core
3
0
3
7
MGT101
Principles of Management
Foundational management concepts and the role of the firm.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 2 · term 2
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ENG102
Academic English II
Argumentation and academic writing for economics.
Core
3
0
3
5
COM101
Communication for Economists
Data storytelling, charts, and policy briefs.
Core
3
0
3
5
ACC101
Financial Accounting
IFRS-based recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Core
3
0
3
6
MAT102
Linear Algebra & Statistics
Matrices, vector spaces, and probability foundations.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO102
Macroeconomics
GDP, unemployment, inflation, and policy responses.
Core
3
0
3
7
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Semester 3 · term 3
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ECO202
Intermediate Macroeconomics
IS-LM, AD-AS, growth models, and open-economy macro.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO201
Intermediate Microeconomics
Consumer theory, production, and game-theoretic strategic interaction.
Core
3
0
3
7
ACC202
Managerial Accounting
Cost analysis and budgeting for decision making.
Core
3
0
3
5
FIN201
Principles of Finance
Time value, valuation, and an intro to capital markets.
Core
3
0
3
6
STT201
Probability & Statistics
Distributions, hypothesis testing, and inference.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 4 · term 4
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
FIN212
Corporate Finance
Capital budgeting, capital structure, and firm valuation.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO211
Econometrics I
OLS regression, diagnostics, and applied empirical work in R or Python.
Core
3
0
3
7
FIN211
Financial Markets & Institutions
Money markets, banks, central banks, and capital markets architecture.
Core
3
0
3
6
ECO212
International Economics
Trade theory, exchange rates, and global imbalances.
Core
3
0
3
6
ECO221
Public Economics
Taxation, public goods, externalities, and welfare programs.
Core
3
0
3
5
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Semester 5 · term 5
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ECO331
Behavioral Economics
Bounded rationality, prospect theory, and field experiments.
Elective
3
0
3
5
ECO301
Econometrics II
Time-series, panel data, and instrumental variables.
Core
3
0
3
7
FIN301
Investments
Portfolio theory, CAPM, fixed income, and derivatives basics.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO302
Monetary Economics
Money supply, inflation targeting, and unconventional monetary policy.
Core
3
0
3
6
FIN331
Risk Management
VaR, hedging, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Elective
3
0
3
5
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Semester 6 · term 6
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
FIN312
Banking & Financial Intermediation
Bank balance sheets, credit risk, and Basel regulation.
Core
3
0
3
6
FIN311
Derivatives
Forwards, futures, options, and structured products.
Core
3
0
3
7
ECO311
Development Economics
Growth, poverty, and institutional approaches to development.
Core
3
0
3
6
FIN341
Fintech & Digital Assets
Payments, digital currencies, and DeFi from an economics lens.
Elective
3
0
3
6
ECO341
Industrial Organization
Market power, antitrust, and platform competition.
Elective
3
0
3
5
VII
Semester 7 · term 7
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
ECO471
Health & Labor Economics
Earnings, healthcare, and policy evaluation.
Elective
3
0
3
6
INT401
Internship in Finance/Policy
Supervised placement at a bank, regulator, or research institute.
Core
0
6
3
7
ECO401
Public Finance & Fiscal Policy
Government budgeting, debt, and fiscal multipliers.
Core
3
0
3
6
RES401
Research Methods in Economics
Causal inference, RCTs, and replication standards.
Core
3
0
3
6
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Semester 8 · term 8
Code
Course
Type
Theory
Practice
Credits
ECTS
CAP402
Capstone Thesis
Empirical or theoretical thesis defended before a panel.
Core
0
8
6
12
ECO482
Economic Forecasting
ARIMA, VAR, and machine-learning approaches to forecasting.
Elective
3
0
3
6
ECO481
Environmental Economics
Carbon pricing, externalities, and green finance.
Elective
3
0
3
6
FIN481
Quantitative Finance
Stochastic calculus basics, Monte Carlo, and pricing models.
Elective
3
0
3
6
Chapter IV · What graduates leave with
A degree built to be used.
Every outcome below is part of the program contract — not a marketing add-on.
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A global cohort
Study alongside peers from dozens of countries — every cohort is intentionally international.
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Async & live blend
Recorded seminars you watch on your timezone, plus optional live rooms each week with faculty.
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Transferable credit
ECTS-aligned credits accepted by partner institutions for transfer or further graduate study.
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Career-aware mentoring
Every program pairs you with an academic advisor and access to the alumni mentoring network.
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Accredited and audited
Curricula reviewed annually against accreditation standards listed on our charter page.
Chapter V · Admissions snapshot
Tuition, intakes, and the paperwork.
Numbers you can budget against. Every figure routes through admin settings — what you see here is what the bursar publishes.
$20 / cr
Per-credit rate
Locked for the length of your degree at admission.
$50
Application fee
Non-refundable; waived for partner-agency referrals.
3 / yr
Intakes per year
Rolling admissions, three terms a year.
60 days before each term
Application window
Apply early to lock the published rate.
Chapter VI · Common questions
Before you apply.
The answers most working learners ask first — collected and updated by admissions.
Is the degree fully online — or are there required visits?
Every part of this program is delivered online. Lectures are recorded for asynchronous study, live cohort rooms run across multiple timezones, and assessments are completed through the student portal. No in-person attendance is required to enroll, study, or graduate.
How is the diploma issued and verified?
A physical diploma is mailed to the address on file once the degree is conferred. A verifiable digital credential is also published to our certificate verification portal — anyone can confirm authenticity using the document number and the student’s name.
Can I transfer credits in or out?
Yes. Credits earned at accredited institutions are evaluated against the curriculum on a course-by-course basis. Outgoing credits are ECTS-aligned and accepted by partner universities for graduate study or transfer.
What is the time commitment per week?
A typical full-time term load is 12 credit hours and runs about 18–22 hours of study per week, including recorded lectures, readings, and assignments. Part-time pacing is supported — you set the load each term within your degree window.
What support do online students receive?
Each student is paired with an academic advisor at admission. You also have access to the digital library, an alumni mentor network, and admissions video sessions across timezones for any administrative question — every channel is online.
Is the program accredited?
Yes. The full list of accrediting bodies and partner memberships is maintained on our accreditation page and reviewed annually. The page is the canonical source — please refer to it for the most current accreditors.
Closing · Vol. II
Begin the next chapter — on your timezone.
Submit an application for Economics and Finance, or speak to admissions in a video session at a time that suits you.