Economia, management e mercati internazionali, classe L-33
Applied Workshop (other knowledge useful for the world of work)
Informazioni
November 2020-ongoing: University Tutor for the course in Introduction to Mathematics and Principles of Financial Mathematics (SECS-P/01-9 ECT) for the IUL Online University (L-33 – Class of degrees in Economics).
November 2017-ongoing: PhD in Economics, Statistics and Sustainability- Cycle XXXIII- at the University of Naples Parthenope.
November 2019-December 2019: Visiting Researcher at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Athens (GR).
January 2019-October 2019: University Tutor for the course in Microeconomics (SECS-P/01-9 CFU) for the University of Naples Parthenope (L-33 – Class of degrees in Economics).
2016-2017: Second level Master in Economics and Finance at the University of Naples Federico II.
April-2016: Master’s degree in Economic and Financial Sciences at the University of Naples Parthenope with grade 110L/110. Supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe De Marco. Dissertation title: “Multifractal Models in Finance”.
February-2014: Bachelor’s degree in Economics at the University of Naples Parthenope with a grade of 104/110. Supervisor: Prof. Enrico Marchetti. Dissertation title: “La recente crisi italiana tra vincoli monetari e sostenibilità del debito pubblico”.
The course covers the following topics:
- Problem solving and areas of application;
- Approach to problems;
- Learning styles;
- Stages of problem solving;
- Identification of the problem;
- Analysis of causes;
- Generation of potential solutions;
- Selection and planning of solutions;
- Implementation of solutions;
- Evaluation of solutions;
- Problem solving tools;
- Alternative problem solving techniques;
- Creative problem solving.
Problem Solving is an analysis methodology based on a logical process consisting of phases applied to identify, plan and implement the actions required to solve a problem. The course aims to provide the basic tools to understand the main decision-making techniques and provide useful instruments to tackle complex problems logically and creatively.
Content Summary:
- Problem solving and areas of application;
- Approach to problems;
- Learning styles;
- Stages of problem solving;
- Identification of the problem;
- Analysis of causes;
- Generation of potential solutions;
- Selection and planning of solutions;
- Implementation of solutions;
- Evaluation of solutions;
- Problem solving tools;
- Alternative problem solving techniques;
- Creative problem solving.
Teaching Materials:
Video lessons, lecture notes, slides, podcasts.
The course aims to provide the tools to identify and tackle different problems following a logical and creative process by applying appropriate methodologies.
Specifically, it provides the tools to:
- Improve problem management skills;
- Understand and implement the stages of the problem solving process;
- Apply appropriate tools to solve problems in the economic-business field;
- Turn problems into opportunities.
A. Knowledge and understanding: tools to identify problems; techniques to search for the causes of a problem; tools to generate, choose, apply and evaluate solutions; developing creative thinking.
B. Applied knowledge and understanding: choosing and applying tools for solving economic and business problems.
C. Autonomy of judgement: applying autonomous decision-making processes in order to find solutions to concrete problems.
D. Communication skills: use of technically correct and effective vocabulary in a professional context; arguing on issues related to problem solving using correct technical language and appropriate scientific references; ability to relate within a work team.
E. Learning ability: to apply the contents, methods and learning tools acquired and to deepen them in subsequent studies and research over time; the student will be able to independently investigate the main scientific-methodological issues concerning problem solving in all working contexts.
A. Use of advanced textbooks, knowledge of some cutting-edge topics within the subject studied.
B. A professional approach to work and possession of appropriate skills to devise arguments, support them and solve problems within the subject studied. Ability to collect and interpret data useful for making independent judgements.
C. Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
D. Ability to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
DIDACTIC PROVISION
- 3 hours of recorded video lessons available on the platform;
- 1 synchronous meetings on the platform ;
- Podcasts of all the above-mentioned video lessons.
INTERACTIVE DIDACTICS
- 1 course orientation forum;
- 1 in-depth thematic forum;
- Possibility to carry out work in groups.
- 1 structured e-tivity (as described in the section “in itinere assessment methods”).
SELF-LEARNING
Teaching materials are provided for each module: in-depth thematic studies, articles and slides by the lecturer, open access readings, online resources, reference bibliography, etc.
Piovano, M., & Granchi, G. (2016). Problem solving creativo: come trasformare i problemi in opportunità. Giunti.
Access to the final examination is subject to the following e-tivity:
- 1 paper of approximately 1,000 words.
The assessment of learning will take the form of an oral interview on the course contents and on the final report submitted, if any. The grade (min 18, max 30 with possible honours) is determined by the level of performance for each of the following dimensions of the oral interview: mastery of contents, appropriateness of definitions and theoretical references, clarity of argument, command of specialist language.
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