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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. This course is also an AICTE-approved Faculty Development Programme (FDP).

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
AICTE-approved FDP course
Self-directed learning
Offline exam
Certification available
Humanities and Social Sciences subject
Online course

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

Knowledge of Economics

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/noc21_hs53/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

The Global North & Global South Divide

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)

1: Which institute accredits the Economic Growth and Development course?

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati accredits the Economic Growth and Development program.

2: Do I need to pay for the Economic Growth and Development course?

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.

3: Will I receive the course completion certificate in hard copy format?

No, a digital copy (e-certificate) of the Economic Growth and Development certification will be provided.

4: Are there any prerequisites to join the Economic Growth and Development course?

No, there are none.

5: Who will be my instructor for the Economic Growth and Development course?

Prof Rajshree Bedamatta, Associate Professor of Economics at IIT Guwahati will be your instructor for the Economic Growth and Development course.