Mansfield College Online Winter School

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Mansfield College Online Winter School Programme

Economics | Mathematics

Date: Jan 20th - Feb 3rd, 2025 (No classes from Jan 27th to 31st)

Grade:10 - 12

Official online Programme by Mansfield of Oxford University

Instructors assigned by Oxford University

Small class size of up to 15 students

Official certificates from the Mansfield of Oxford University | Opportunity for the recommendation letter

Academic research paper | Oxford application workshop

Introduction

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government around the world. 72 Nobel Prize laureates, 3 Fields Medalists, and 6 Turing Award winners have studied, worked, or held visiting fellowships at the University of Oxford.

Programme Introduction

The University of Oxford is a global leader in the field of Economics, International Relations, International Law, Computer Science and Mathematics. 2023 QS World University Rankings: by Subject evaluates over 1,500 institutions across 54 different subjects, grouped into five faculty (broad subject) areas, and the University of Oxford dominated four of the top 15 subject tables including ‘Anatomy and Physiology’, ‘Anthropology’ and ‘English language and Literature’

Mansfield college online winter school are officially hosted by Mansfield of Oxford University and taught by Oxford professors and instructors, culminating in the awarding of an official certificate of completion to the student. Within two weeks, students can acquire good knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject. At the end of the programme, all the students need tofinish a thesis and present to the instructors. The best performing students will receive a recommendation letter.

Programme Outcomes

  • Students participating in the Mansfield College online winter school programme will receive an official Mansfield of Oxford University Certificate of Completion
  • Students who perform well will receive letters of recommendation
  • Produce professional academic work, scan the QR code to see the work of previous outstanding students
  • Certificate of Completion

    Why Us

    Official

    The programme is officially hosted by the Mansfield of Oxford University and taught in small classes, culminating in awarding an official certificate of completion.

    The Mansfield of Oxford University selects and assigns excellent instructors, teaches in Oxford's traditional discussing style, stimulating students' unique perspectives and developing their ability to learn, think and criticize independently in the process. The instructor is not just a transmitter of knowledge but also a guide who can evaluate students' ideas in a focused manner, and guide them in their research and analysis.

    Faculty

    Thesis

    All the students will complete a thesis within two weeks and present it to the instructors and classmates. Students will experience topic setting, literature reading, in-depth research, and academic writing, greatly enhance their educational and research skills.

    Oxford application workshop will give students an insight into the Oxford application process and mock interview preparation.

    Workshop

      Faculty  

    *The above is the sample instructor, the final instructor is subject to change by Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Schedule

     
    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Intro Economics Micro Economics Macro Economics Quantitative Economics Strategic Management or Economics of industry
    Week 2 Econometrics Game Theory Labour Economics Economics of Industry Final Presentation
    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-18:00 Teamwork and assignment
    18:00-20:00/19:00-21:00 Live Course by Oxford tutors
    20:00-21:00 Office Hour

    * There are no classes scheduled from Jan 27th to 31st. Students will have a two-hour online course per day.

    * The schedule may vary depending on Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Intro Number Systems and Induction Mathematical Reasoning and Logic Vectors Matrices Limits and Convergence I
    Week 2 Limits and Convergence II Continuity The Real Numbers Basic Calculus Final Presentation

     

    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-19:00 Teamwork and assignment
    19:00-21:00 Live Course from Oxford tutors
    21:00-22:00 Office Hour

    * There are no classes scheduled from Jan 27th to 31st. Students will have a two-hour online course per day.

    * The schedule may vary depending on Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Schedule

     
    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Classical approaches to the study of International Relations International Society and Law Power Politics International Cooperation Globalization and International

    Financial

    Institutions

     

    Week 2 Global War and Security International Organisations and International Security Culture and Conflict Critical Theory  of International Relations Final Presentation
    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-18:00 Teamwork and assignment
    18:00-20:00 Live Course from Oxford tutors
    20:00-21:00 Office Hour

     

    * There are no classes scheduled from February 9 to 11. Students will have a two-hour online course per day. Due to the Spring Festival holiday, there are two days with a three-hour online course.

    *The schedule may vary depending on the Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Intro Economics Micro Economics Macro Economics Quantitative Economics Strategic Management or Economics of industry
    Week 2 Econometrics Game Theory Labour Economics Economics of Industry Final Presentation
    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-18:00 Teamwork and assignment
    18:00-20:00/19:00-21:00 Live Course by Oxford tutors
    20:00-21:00 Office Hour

    * Students need to choose one of the teaching times (18:00-20:00 or 19:00-21:00).

    * There are no classes scheduled from February 9 to 11. Students will have a two-hour online course per day. Due to the Spring Festival holiday, there are two days with a three-hour online course

    *The schedule may vary depending on the Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Classical approaches to the study of International Law The nature and sources of public international law Subjects of Public International Law Jurisdiction and immunities Private international law
    Week 2 International human rights law International Humanitarian Law Law of the sea International economic law and investment arbitration Presentation
    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-17:00 Teamwork and assignment
    17:00-19:00 Live Course from Oxford tutors
    19:00-20:00 Office Hour

    * There are no classes scheduled from February 9 to 11. Students will have a two-hour online course per day. Due to the Spring Festival holiday, there are two days with a three-hour online course.

    *The schedule may vary depending on the Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Introduction to Computer Science Computer architectureI Computer architectureII Introduction to coding and algorithms I Introduction to coding and algorithms II
    Week 2 Machine Learning I Machine Learning II Deep Learning Blockchains Final Presentation
    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-19:00 Teamwork and assignment
    19:00-21:00 Live Course by Oxford tutors
    21:00-22:00 Office Hour

    * There are no classes scheduled from February 9 to 11. Students will have a two-hour online course per day. Due to the Spring Festival holiday, there are two days with a three-hour online course.

    *The schedule may vary depending on the Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week 1 Intro Number Systems and Induction Mathematical Reasoning and Logic Vectors Matrices Limits and Convergence I
    Week 2 Limits and Convergence II Continuity The Real Numbers Basic Calculus Final Presentation

     

    Beijing Time Contents
    10:00-11:00 Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA
    11:00-19:00 Teamwork and assignment
    19:00-21:00 Live Course from Oxford tutors
    21:00-22:00 Office Hour

    * There are no classes scheduled from February 9 to 11. Students will have a two-hour online course per day. Due to the Spring Festival holiday, there are two days with a three-hour online course.

    *The schedule may vary depending on the Mansfield of Oxford University.

    Sample Schedule

    Day Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5
    Week1 Intro Economics Micro Economics

    研究现代社会的市场机制运行及其在经济资源配置中的作用

    Macro Economics

    理解宏观经济政策是如何被制定的、理解公司的行为以及世界范围经济体的运行状态

    Quantitative Economics

    通过建立和运用经济数学模型研究经济问题

    Econometrics

    了解国际贸易理论和政策、国际金融理论和国家货币政策

    第二周 计量经济学

    运用数学、统计学与电脑技术,建立经济计量模型,对经济问题进行定量与定性研究

    国际关系

    研究国家、政府国际组织、非政府国际组织、跨国公司等国际社会之间的外交事务和关系

    博弈论(或)劳动经济学

    通过数学方法考虑游戏中的个体的预测行为和实际行为,并研究优化策略(或)研究劳动力市场中劳动力供给和需求的影响因素及相互作用关系,了解国内外劳动与社会保障理论及实践的历史和现状

    战略管理(或)工业经济学

    学习战略管理过程的三个阶段:战略制定、战术运用和战略评价,对资源调配作出合理决策(或)研究投入与产出关系,运用电子计算机等人工智能模拟的方法和逻辑证明的方法解决工业经济管理中的问题

    学生论文成果展示
    北京时间 周一至周五
    9:00-10:30 名校双语助教带领学生进行丰富的与PPE相关的课外活动
    10:30-15:00 独立调研/ 阅读与作业时间
    16:00-18:00 /19:00-21:00 牛津大学教授导师直播授课

    *最终课程顺序和课程内容可能根据牛津大学的官方安排有所微调

    Application

    Date:

    Jan 20th - Feb 3rd, 2025 (No classes from Jan 27th to 31st)

    Admission Quota:

    • 15 high school students for each class; There is a limited number of vacancies, placements are assigned on a first come, first serve basis

    Grade:

      • 10-12

    *For more information please contact ASEEDER teachers

    Class requirements:

    • A computer with camera and microphone; Students need to keep the camera on and wear collared shirts during the teaching time

    How to apply:

    • Students who received B or above in ASDAN EPQ
    • Recommendation letter from an invited Economics/Computer Science/Mathematics teacher (Each teacher can recommend up to two students)
    • Individual application need to submit English language performance (IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 90) and A or above in Economics/Mathematics/Computer Science

    * If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be required to do a telephone interview in English with an ASEEDER teacher

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