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Decision Making with Scarce Resources - Module EC5003

Explore microeconomic principles and analytical approaches to resource allocation with UL’s 12-week, micro-credential, Decision Making with Scarce Resources.

Key information

EU fees per year €1,500
Non-EU fees per year €1,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Online
Start date September 2026
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code EC5003
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Understanding how to allocate scarce resources effectively is a cornerstone of economic theory and practice. 

This twelve week, online micro-credential teaches you fundamental microeconomic concepts and analytical approaches used to solve real-world resource allocation problems.  

You’ll explore key developments in microeconomics, including game theory, behavioural economics, and the economics of information. 

This micro-credential is ideal for professionals without an economics degree who want to build decision-making skills or pursue further study in economics and public policy. 

This module is associated with the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award. 

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