School of Economics and Management

Supports students with basic public administration concepts, ideas, theory and practices related to political economy, public policy, administrative ethics and the three branches of governance. Modules run from introductory administration and the executive and legislature to the role of governance and administrative ethics.

The learning-platform edition of the introductory public administration course: the same modules on administration, the executive and legislature, public policy, political economy, governance and ethics, delivered online.

Introduces the basic concepts of statistics, probability and interpretation. The course covers basic statistical tools and focuses on interpreting data, encouraging students to think about development and policy issues in logical, critical and creative ways and to apply analytical skills to economic and public policy problems.

The online edition of the statistics foundation course: descriptive statistics, probability, regression and correlation, sampling, index numbers, time series and the interpretation and application of data, delivered on SUM's learning platform.

Provides the essential basis for understanding the practicalities of the development process and evidence-based policy. Modules cover institutions for data governance, integrated national data systems, the data economy, data as a public good, data infrastructure for equitable access and SDG indicators.

Basic public policy concepts, ideas, theory and practice: understanding public policy, social policies including military and foreign policy, economic policies, development policies in health, education and labour, and policy analysis techniques.

The art and science of forecasting, presented for managers and researchers alike. Modules cover time series and smoothing, trend, cyclical and seasonal components, tests of seasonality and deseasonalising data, with the methods used by retailers, manufacturers, hospitals and government offices.

Focuses on the statistics produced by official agencies and derived from surveys and administrative records. Modules cover the scope and sources of economic statistics in Myanmar, national income, index numbers, trade statistics and input-output analysis.

A very basic study of economics supporting everyday decision making for business stakeholders, politicians, lawyers, social organisations, executives and youths. Topics include the basic economic problem, individual behaviour and decision making, economic indicators, managing society and why development matters.

How trade shapes development: trade theory, trade policy instruments, economic integration and the relationship between openness and growth, with attention to Myanmar and its neighbours.

Gives an understanding of different democratic electoral systems, the pros and cons of each, and the impacts of first-past-the-post and proportional representation on Myanmar in forming government at both federal and state or region levels.

The online edition of the electoral systems course: the main democratic electoral systems, their advantages and drawbacks, and what first-past-the-post and proportional representation would mean for Myanmar.

An introduction to the theory of international trade and the basic knowledge needed to understand trade policies and the monetary and macroeconomic relations between countries, from trade theory and policy instruments to economic integration, international financial markets and open-economy macroeconomic policy.

The online edition of International Economics: trade theory, trade policy instruments, economic integration, international financial markets and macroeconomic policy in the open economy.

Applies economic analysis to business decisions: demand and cost analysis, pricing, market structures and the use of economic reasoning in managerial choices.

The international monetary system, exchange rates, balance of payments and international capital flows, and how they affect firms, governments and households.

Designing and running monitoring and evaluation for projects and policies: logic models, indicators, data collection, evaluation designs and reporting results to funders and decision-makers.

An introduction to the theories of digital economics: the Internet of Things, de-monopolisation in telecommunications, online financing and open-source software, competition and coopetition, increasing returns and path dependence, the long tail, e-commerce markets and big data.

The economic relationships between countries and regions: trade blocs, global value chains, international institutions and the geopolitics of economic power.

The economics of development: growth, poverty and inequality, the role of institutions, agriculture and industrialisation, and the development strategies open to a country like Myanmar.

An advanced course on statistical methods for decision making: hypothesis testing, regression, forecasting and decision analysis, applied to economic and policy problems.

The theories, concepts and models of the public policy process: agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation, and the frameworks scholars use to explain how policy actually gets made.

How markets work and when they fail, and how public policy responds: externalities, public goods, regulation and the tools of policy analysis, applied to Myanmar's economy.

The practical side of research writing: structuring a paper, literature review, citation, writing clearly for academic and policy readers, and preparing work for submission.

Applies economics to education: human capital, returns to schooling, education financing, teacher incentives and the design of effective education policy.

Connects public administration theory with empirical evidence: how administrative reforms are evaluated, what the evidence says about what works, and how to use research in administrative practice.

The craft of development planning: setting priorities, designing policies and programmes, budgeting, implementation and the planning institutions of developing countries.

An introduction to global development: theories of development, aid and international institutions, the Sustainable Development Goals and the debates about how countries develop.

Financial basics for founders and small business owners: budgeting, cash flow, pricing, bookkeeping, funding options and reading simple financial statements.

Hands-on data management and analysis in Stata: importing and cleaning data, descriptive statistics, regression and interpreting output for research and policy work.

The economics of production: production functions, costs, efficiency, returns to scale and the decisions firms and farms make about inputs and outputs.

How political regimes and institutions shape behaviour, and how to think critically about them: institutional analysis, incentives, comparative cases and the habits of rigorous argument.

An introduction to demographic analysis: population structure, fertility, mortality and migration, census and survey data, and the demographic trends shaping Myanmar.

How to advocate for policy change: stakeholder mapping, evidence, messaging, coalition building and engaging decision-makers, with a practical advocacy plan as the final output.

English for policy work: reading policy documents, writing briefs and memos, presenting analysis and taking part in policy discussions in English.

The economics of work: labour supply and demand, wages, unemployment, migration and the labour market policies relevant to Myanmar.

How good data supports development: data governance and trust, national data systems, the data economy, data as a public good and the indicators used to track progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Professional communication for organisations: writing for different audiences, media relations, public messaging and managing an organisation's reputation.

The patterns, causes and consequences of international labour migration, with a focus on Myanmar's migrant workers: remittances, rights, policy and the regional labour market.

Highlights the contemporary trends of the market and the nature of business. Modules cover business beyond 2020, business ethics and social responsibility, analysis of market conditions, small and large business, the foundations of entrepreneurship, and management, leadership and internal organisation.

The online edition of Business and Market Analysis: current market trends and the nature of the economy, business ethics, market conditions, entrepreneurship and management, delivered on SUM's learning platform.

Innovation management as shaped by strategy, human resources and environment: introduction to innovation management, national systems of innovation and entrepreneurship, market adoption and technology diffusion, managing innovation within firms, operations and process innovation, intellectual property and new product development.

The broader evolution of leadership knowledge and contemporary theories: basic and modernised concepts of leadership, the personal side of leadership, followership development, leadership diversity, creating vision and strategic direction, and leading change.

The fundamentals of the structural design of organisations and their development over time: organisation design theory, the fundamentals of structure, internal design elements, managing dynamic processes, and the framework and skills to design, implement and evaluate effective change.

Designed for learners new to finance. Students learn the foundational concepts of financial management, its importance in different types of business, financial instruments, types of financial institution, and how to prepare and analyse financial statements.

Operations management as the heart of every business: introduction to operations, designing goods and services, managing quality, process, location and layout strategies, human resources and work measurement, supply chain management, inventory management and lean operations.

The fundamentals of marketing and the role marketing plays in business: marketing research, consumer behaviour, segmentation, targeting and positioning, creating customer value and branding, new product development, service marketing, pricing, channels, communications and sustainable marketing.

The knowledge, understanding and key skills required by today's HR professionals: the fundamentals of HRM, HR planning and job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance management, direct and indirect compensation, safe and healthy work environments, and labour relations and collective bargaining.

Addresses social problems through business solutions and inspires young people to develop social innovations. Units cover the nature of social entrepreneurship, exploring social opportunities, designing a social business model, strategic planning for a social venture, funding and measuring social impact.

Managing service businesses: service design, quality, customer experience, capacity and the people side of delivering services well.

Focuses on the important factors in managing an organisation within today's competitive environment: the management process, the manager as a person, decision making, organisational structure and change, leadership, planning and strategy, diversity, motivation, teams and communication.

Ethical reasoning in business: corporate responsibility, stakeholder interests, common ethical dilemmas and how organisations build a culture of integrity.

How brands earn trust and last: brand strategy, purpose and sustainability, consistency across channels and building resilience through changing markets.

Writing a business plan that works: market analysis, business model, operations, financial projections and presenting the plan to partners or funders.

The environment in which businesses in Myanmar operate: regulation, finance, informal practices, sector trends and the practical realities of running a business in the current context.

The nature of business organisation and its ownership forms, management fundamentals and the business environment, plus managing the functional areas of marketing, production and operations, finance and accounting, and human resources, delivered online.

Accounting for business over eight weeks: recording transactions, ledgers, trial balance, the income statement and balance sheet, and using accounts to manage a business.

A four-week course on the finance a founder needs: start-up costs, cash flow, pricing, simple bookkeeping and the funding options available to small businesses.

The online edition of Digital Economics: the Internet of Things, de-monopolisation in telecommunications, online financing and open source, competition in digital markets, increasing returns and path dependence, the long tail, e-commerce and big data.

Statistics for the life and health sciences: study design, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing and interpreting results in biological and medical research.

How to research a market: defining the question, surveys and interviews, sampling, analysing results and turning findings into business decisions.

Leadership for today's organisations: self-awareness, leading teams, coaching and feedback, leading through change and the practices of inclusive, ethical leadership.

The principles and practice of financial accounting: the accounting cycle, preparing financial statements, and the standards that govern how businesses report their results.

Continues from Financial Accounting into more advanced topics: adjustments, inventory, fixed assets, liabilities and the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

A five-week overview of how businesses work: organisation, marketing, operations, finance and the environment in which firms compete.

Foresight methods for policy makers: trend analysis, scenario planning, horizon scanning and how to use thinking about the future to make better policy decisions today.