University of Southeastern Philippines and Universitas Brawijaya Economics Collaborative Online International Learning (E-COIL) Program Session 1

 

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Key Outcomes

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) and Universitas Brawijaya (UB) Indonesia officially launched a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program 1. Students from both institutions will collaborate on a comparative economic analysis of the Philippines and Indonesia, focusing on international trade, monetary economics, and regional integration within ASEAN.

Project Objectives & Scope

• Academic Goals: Enhance international economic understanding, analytical competencies, and intercultural collaboration
• Core Activity: Students will compare macroeconomic indicators and policies between the two nations to identify similarities and differences
• Curriculum Integration: The program aims to internationalize the BS Economics program, targeting a level four accreditation and alignment with the Asian University Network
• Cultural Exchange: Foster friendships and professional networking between Filipino and Indonesian students

Deliverables & Requirements

• Final Outputs: Each group must produce a comparative analysis paper and a corresponding PowerPoint presentation .
• Presentation Structure:
  • Introduction and economic background .
  • Methodology based on published data from statistics authorities and central banks .
  • Comparative results and interpretation of economic structures .
  • Conclusion focusing on policy implications for both countries.
• Collaboration Method: Students will use WhatsApp as the primary communication tool for group coordination.

Program Logistics

• Timeline: The program spans approximately 10 weeks, with a final culmination and presentation planned for November
• Session Format: A mix of synchronous sessions (approximately 40%) and asynchronous work (over 50%)
• Group Composition: 26 groups have been formed, balancing students from USeP (MFE 411 and DE 314 classes) and UB
• Topic Selection: A list of 26 tentative integrated topics is provided, though groups have the freedom to propose their own as long as they avoid duplication

Action Items

• Professor Jennifer: Prepare a Google Sheet for groups to submit and lock in their chosen topics to avoid duplication
• Group Leaders: Establish WhatsApp chat groups and coordinate the delegation of data gathering (Indonesian students gather UB data; Filipino students gather USeP data)
• Students: Use the provided templates for accomplishment and progress reports to document collaboration