In every stage of our lives, we’re developing and learning more about ourselves and the world around us. The more knowledge we have, the greater our opportunities. Study Economics with Oxford Summer Courses and take advantage of those opportunities. Through our Economics summer school, you’ll discover how societies, governments, businesses and households divide up their resources, how markets work and the probability of business success and failure within a domestic economy.

Our PgCert Fundamentals of Graduate Economics and Finance summer school will equip you with the fundamental tools you need to succeed. In just one week, our expert Oxford faculty will guide you through key concepts and techniques that form the backbone of many graduate-level courses in Economics.

The Summer Course in The Economics of Urbanization addresses the fact that over half of the world's population resides in cities, and anticipates that within a few decades, urban populations will surpass the current global population. The course explores the opportunities and challenges posed by ongoing urbanization, offering insights of interest to policy makers and researchers.

Second semester of a two-semester sequence of empirical techniques used in economic analysis. Statistical concepts are presented and applied to a variety of economic problems. Extensive use of the statistical software package STATA is made.

The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence is for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments.

First semester of a two-semester sequence of empirical techniques used in economic analysis. Statistical concepts are presented and applied to a variety of economic problems. Extensive use of the statistical software package STATA is made. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion.

The possibilities for economic measurement have been transformed through observation of the earth from satellites. In this course, we will study the array of possibilities in free and commercial imagery, and link up to applications in economic research and industry.

Introduction to a new field in economics that challenges the traditional model of rational decision-making and uses research in psychology to construct alternative models. Covers the theory of choice under certainty, uncertainty, and temptation; biases in judgment; social preferences.

The Summer Course in Statistical and Econometric Analysis of Network Data provides students with the knowledge and skills to analyze the role of networks in diverse social and economic environments. Participants will delve into recent econometric methods specifically designed for analyzing network data, recognizing the growing significance of networks in social, business, and economic contexts. The course acknowledges the increasing importance and accessibility of network data, attributed to the surge in online social media usage and digitization.

The Summer School in Seoul, Korea Korean summer school program, an engaging academic summer at the no. 1 international university in Korea, located in the dynamic capital city of Seoul! Dive into the Korean language and culture and earn up to 10 ECTS in the span of one month. It’s easy to apply, and your study placement can be confirmed even in one day.

In this course, we are going to unpack the key driving factors behind the ascent of the digital economy as well as policy challenges brought by this rapid rise. We are going to talk about how firms can build up and monetise network effects, and how platforms make their pricing and stocking decisions. We will look into the economics of search engines, the strategic design of search algorithms and search pricing. We are going to discuss the competition policy response to the rise of digital platforms and, in particular, focus on consumer data and privacy.

Ecological Economics, with its core emphasis on interdisciplinarity and incommensurability, provides a valuable conceptual framework for exploring the needed transitions towards sustainability. Students, thanks also to debate-based activities, will be able to formulate their own informed perspective on sustainable development, and develop realistic policies/strategies for the transition towards sustainable development.

Examines neurobiological and genetic factors that influence sex and violence. Students review primary literature from the past century that highlights major scientific discoveries that have reconceptualized our understanding of the origins of sexual-determination, -attraction and - aggression.

Applies the tools of microeconomic theory and empirical methods to study questions such as the optimal design of sports leagues, the impact of new stadiums on a local economy, fan (customer) discrimination, and salary differentials between players.

Explore the realm of causal mechanisms and unravel the intricacies of major events with our Summer Course in Statistical Methods for Causal Inference. Tailored for students and practitioners with a keen interest in understanding cause-and-effect relationships, this program delves into the critical aspects of impact evaluation and the design of effective policies. Through a comprehensive exploration of statistical methods, participants will acquire the essential skills to discern causal mechanisms, fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics shaping significant events.