Economic Growth and Development
Explore the hotly debated theories of economic development and economic growth by joining the Economic Growth and Development online course by Swayam.
Online
8 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Economic Growth and Development program is an introductory-level course that aims to teach you significant ideas related to economic development and growth. You will study theories, concepts, indices, and debates about economic growth and development. This eight-week-long online course is developed by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
During the Economic Growth and Development certification course, you will become familiar with many topics like economic development indices, inclusive growth, distinctions between underdeveloped and developed countries, contemporary controversies on economic growth versus development, and more.
The Economic Growth and Development online course will discuss many major models and theories of economic growth, such as the Solow growth model, the Big Push theory, Harrod-Domar model, Schumpeter’s analysis, and the critical minimum effort’s thesis. You will also learn about the gender development index, multidimensional poverty index, and gender empowerment measure.
The Highlights
- Elective course type
- Eight-week course duration
- An offering of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati
- Undergraduate/postgraduate level program
- Self-directed learning
- Offline exam
- Certification available
- Humanities and Social Sciences subject
- Online course
Important dates
Certificate Exam Date
Start Date : 29 Mar, 2026
Programme Offerings
- Industry-Expert Instructor
- Up-to-date syllabus
- Free program access
- video lectures
- An offering of IIT Guwahati
- Digital learning platform
- Eight weeks of training
- Examination
- A shareable certificate
- assignments
- Self-paced learning.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
- The Economic Growth and Development program provides free access to its content
- The exam fee (voluntary) is Rs 1,000
Economic Growth and Development fee structure -
Course option | Fee |
Economic Growth and Development (Access only) | Free |
Economic Growth and Development (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
There will be a written exam and a total of eight assignments during the course duration. You have to get at least 10/25 marks in assignments (best six out of eight) and 30/75 marks in the written exam. Therefore, a minimum of 40% overall final score is required to achieve the Economic Growth and Development certification.
What you will learn
The Economic Growth and Development syllabus includes all the major concepts of development and growth economics. After the completion of this online course, you should be completely familiar with:
- Subtleties related to the issues of economic development
- Foundational concepts of economic growth and development
- Theories, indices, and debates surrounding economic development and growth
- Inequality concerns all across the globe
Who it is for
The Economic Growth and Development online program is primarily intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students in streams of Humanities and Social Sciences and Sciences and Engineering.
Admission Details
Get admission to the Economic Growth and Development training by Swayam with the help of these steps.
Step 1 – Tap or click the link given below.
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_hs11/preview You will directly land on the official course page of the Economic Growth and Development at Swayam’s website.
Step 2 – You will see a ‘Sign-in/Register’ button near the top of the course page. Go to the registration page by clicking on it.
Step 3 – Log in to the Swayam portal. You can do so by linking either of these accounts – Microsoft, Google, or Facebook. Another way to do so is by creating a new account by clicking the ‘Sign up now’ button.
Step 4 – To finally enroll in the Economic Growth and Development course, hit the ‘Join’ button on the course page.
NOTE – You should read the enrolment details on the Swayam web-portal and check the final date for admission.
Application Details
You do not have to fill any type of application form to apply for admission to the Economic Growth and Development online course. Just visit the Swayam website, register for an account, enter basic info like email ID, educational background, name, etc., to enroll in the course.
However, there is an online registration application form that you must fill and submit if you want to sit in the Economic Growth and Development course exam.
The Syllabus
- Concepts of economic growth & development
- The Global North & Global South Divide
- Indices of economic development and contemporary controversies
- Strategies of economic development-I
- Strategies of economic development-II
- Growth and Inequality
- Introduction to Human Development
- Human Development Indices
- MDGs, SDGs & gender budgeting
Evaluation process
The written test for the Economic Growth and Development certification will be held on some designated exam centers on the date specified on the Swayam portal. The exam shall be conducted in two different sessions, a morning and an afternoon session.
You have to fill an online registration form and pay the exam fee amount to sit in the Economic Growth and Development course written examination. Further details about the exam will be made when the registration form URL goes live.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati accredits the Economic Growth and Development program.
The Economic Growth and Development program is free to enroll in. However, an exam fee of Rs. 1,000 has to be paid if you want to take the written exam.
No, a digital copy (e-certificate) of the Economic Growth and Development certification will be provided.
No, there are none.
Prof. Rajshree Bedamatta, Associate Professor of Economics at IIT Guwahati will be your instructor for the Economic Growth and Development course.