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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video Based

Course Overview

The Foundations of Development Policy online course is a part of MIT’s MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). And the DEPD MicroMasters is part of the Workforce Recovery Acceleration program. It is an eleven-week course, and candidates can complete it comfortably if they study 12-14 hours per week.

The Foundations of Development Policy program studies the different aspects of human development, including health, education, gender, family, risk, land relations, formal and informal norms, institutions, and public policies. It attempts to answer questions like - What factors affect the decisions that low-income households in developing countries make? What are the constraints within which low-income families have to make do?

The Foundations of Development Policy training also covers the scope for intervening policies implemented by governments, international organizations, and NGOs. You will learn which policies have been implemented, and how successful they have been, if at all. The training also includes weekly assignments wherein you will work with real data.

Besides, you can choose a verified certificate path by paying the required certification fee and avail of a shareable certificate on course completion.

The Highlights

Part of the DEDP MicroMasters programme
Instructor-led scheduled programme
Course preview available
Video lectures in English
Transcripts in English
Weekly assignments
Eleven-week course
12-14 hours/week
Advanced course
MIT programme

Programme Offerings

Instructor-led scheduled programme
Part of the DEDP MicroMasters programme
Course preview available
Advanced course
Video lectures in English
Transcripts in English
Eleven-week course
12-14 hours/week
MIT Programme
Weekly Assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying to the Foundations of Development Policy course by edX should be familiar with high-school level calculus. They should also have a working knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and microeconomics.

What you will learn

Financial knowledge

After completing the 11-week Foundations of Development Policy training, learners should be proficient in:

Building and applying economic models relevant to developmental situations
Designing and conducting randomized control trials
Managing and analyzing data using the software R

Admission Details

Step 1: Click on the link below to access the Foundations of Development Policy course landing page, on the edX website.

https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-of-development-policy

Step 2: Click on the ‘Enrol’ button on the course page.

Step 3: You can either create an account on edX, or register using your existing account on Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple. If you already have an edX account, sign in by entering your credentials.

Step 4: Keep following the on-screen instructions and complete the application process.

Application Details

There is no dedicated application form to apply for this program. All applicants need to do, is go to the official edX website, create an account, or use their existing account on Google/Facebook/Apple/Microsoft to register. They can then apply to this course and start learning.

The Syllabus

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which MicroMasters program is this course a part of?

This course is a part of MIT’s MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP).

2: What prerequisite knowledge do I need for this course?

You should be familiar with high-school level calculus. You should also have a working knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and microeconomics.

3: I scored 50% in the course preview exercises. Does that mean I am ready to apply to this course?

No. You are ready to apply if you score 60% or more. If you score less than 60% in these exercises, you should review the relevant topics before signing up for the course.

4: Who are the instructors?

Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and Benjamin Olken, Professor of Economics at MIT, are the instructors for this course.

5: Is this course available in all countries?

Yes. The only regions where this course is not available are Crimea (Ukraine), Cuba, and Iran.