Are you a 16-18-year-old student with a passion for understanding how the world works? Are you considering an economics degree but want to know what it truly involves? The 4-week online Future Economics Leaders Programme is your opportunity to gain real insights into studying and working in economics.

With a combination of interactive class-based lessons and one-to-one discussion with an expert tutor, students will develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for understanding global economies. No matter where you are, join us and explore the world of economics with Impetus Education.

Future Economic Leaders

Scholarships

There are multiple scholarships available for the Future Economic Leaders programme.

  • 100% scholarships (worth £1390, equivalent to $1750 USD)

  • 50% scholarships (worth £695, equivalent to $875 USD)

  • 30% scholarships (worth £417, equivalent to $526 USD)

Scholarships will be awarded on an on-going basis. If you are a talented student then apply now for a chance to receive a prestigious scholarship for this programme. The application deadline is 5th May.

On completion of our programme, you will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and skills that will set you apart. You will gain:

  1.  A Strong Foundation in Economics – Understand key economic principles and how they apply to real-world issues.

  2. University-Level Knowledge – Gain insight into what an economics degree entails, giving you a head start before university.

  3. Essential Analytical & Quantitative Skills – Gain insight into the critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills used by top economists.

  4. Confidence in Your Career Path – Discover the many career opportunities an economics degree can lead to and how to maximise your chances of success.

  5. A Standout University Application – Demonstrate your dedication to economics with a programme that enhances your university personal statement and interviews.

  6. A certificate of completion from Impetus Education, validating your passion for economics and learning

Join us and unlock your potential for a successful and rewarding future!

Programmes will be run in July and August 2025

  • Classes conducted live and in real time, with opportunity to interact with tutor who will be a graduate of an elite university

  • 14 hours subject-based classes

  • 2 hours leadership skills

  • 2 hours entrepreneurship workshop

  • 2 hours presentations conference

  • 1:1 session with course tutor

  • Individual project and research project presentation

  • Personalised feedback after the project presentation

  • Average of 10 participants (maximum 15 students) per programme, ensuring personalised focus and interactive learning

  • Access to digital materials after completion

  • Certificate of attendance and detailed report

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What will you learn?

Explore the Foundations of Economics with a World-Class Curriculum

🔹 Microeconomics – Explore how individuals, businesses, and markets make decisions.
🔹 Macroeconomics – Understand national and global economic systems, including inflation, employment, and government policies.
🔹 Quantitative Economics – Learn the essential mathematical and statistical techniques economists use for analysis.
🔹 Economic History – Discover how past economic trends shape today’s world.
🔹 Public Sector Economics – Understand government spending, taxation, and policy-making.
🔹 World Economy History – Analyze economic development and globalization over time.
🔹 Economics for Business – Learn how economic principles apply to business strategy and decision-making.

By the end of this programme, you'll have the knowledge and skills to excel in university and beyond!

Meet the tutor

Dr Ramin Nassehi

Dr Ramin Nassehi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at UCL. He has been educated at the University of Oxford, LSE, Queen Mary University and University of Tehran. Before joining the UCL, he taught economics at King’s College London and School of Oriental & African Studies. Ramin has won five teaching awards in the past four years including the best BSc Lecturer (optional modules) in the Department of Economics at UCL (2018), the SOAS Director’s Prize in Inspirational and Innovative Teaching (2017), nomination for Teaching Excellence Award at King’s College London (2017) and the Fractional Teaching Prize in the Department of Economics at SOAS (2015 & 2016).

What you will take away from the programme

  • Advanced economic knowledge

    Develop expertise in contemporary economic theories, market dynamics, and emerging trends in global economic systems and policies.

  • Leadership skills

    Learn about effective team management and proactive personal leadership style

  • Entrepreneurial savvy

    Learn about how you can turn ideas into successful ventures and apply these ideas in the research project

  • Direct contact with Oxbridge tutors

    Use a 1:1 session with tutors who are Cambridge or Oxford University graduates to discuss your project, university applications, and gain career insights

  • Experience of university style lectures and content

    Prepare for the next stage of your academic journey

  • Certificate of completion

    Bolster your credentials and university applications by demonstrating that you successfully completed the programme

  • Presentation skills

    Present your final project to other students and to Oxford/Cambridge alumni who will provide you with personalised feedback

  • Strengthen your university applications

    Demonstrate your passion for continuous learning and develop new skills which will impress admissions tutors

  • Gain inspiration for your future career path

    The breadth of topics covered in the programme will help you decide on your future career path

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