The DEDP MicroMasters Program's courses can be taken in any order, but the DEDP Team provides some general recommendations. For learners without prior academic preparation, they recommend beginning the program with an introductory Elective Course, 14.009x Good Economics for Hard Times (on the International Development Track) and 14.73x The Challenges of Global Poverty (on the Public Policy Track). These courses offer an accessible introduction to online learning, reducing initial stress.
For learners who possess a strong academic background and/or relevant interests, the courses 14.100x Microeconomics and 14.310x Data Analysis for Social Scientists are more suitable entry points, which offer a strong foundation for the rest of the program.
However, these are recommendations only. There is no strict, required order in which the DEDP MicroMasters courses must be taken. Depending on your background, preparation, schedule, and goals, the program provides you with the flexibility to choose a course order that works best for you.
All DEDP learners must pass all three Core Courses:
Core Courses
- 14.100x Microeconomics
- JPAL102x Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations
- 14.310x Data Analysis for Social Scientists
All learners must also pass two of their chosen Program Track's Elective Courses. One elective must be an Advanced Elective.
Elective Courses
International Development Track (choose 2)
- 14.73x The Challenges of Global Poverty (Introductory)
- 14.740x Foundations of Development Policy (Advanced)
- 14.750x Political Economy and Economic Development (Advanced)
Public Policy Track (choose 2)
- 14.009x Good Economics for Hard Times (Introductory)
- 14.003x Microeconomic Theory and Public Policy (Introductory)
- 14.444x Energy Economics and Policy (Advanced)
- 14.194x Frontiers of Applied Economics (Advanced)