Economics for Managers

Study economic principles and apply them to the business world. Chart the fluctuations of economic supply and demand. Get to the details of macroeconomic policy. See how economic theory can help unpack government policy and drive business decisions.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia, is a world-class leader in education and research. With an international focus and 52,000 students across 16 locations, including Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin ensures its graduates are skilled and prepared to make a positive contribution in the global environment. Open Universities Australia is proud to offer their degrees and subjects online.

University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

critically evaluate economic information and policy through the application of key theoretical models which underlie contemporary economic analysis
formulate critical policy questions for research, analysis and evaluation drawing on established theory and using publicity accessible economic data, commentary and academic literature
communicate and effectively interpret economic information and arguments in a manner appropriate to the audience
investigate and analyse the importance of economic institutions in a country other than Australia and critically evaluate their implications for economic policy and business practises.

Topics covered

Topics
- Introduction to Economics
- Part 1: Demand, Supply and Elasticity
- Part 2: Consuming and Producing
- Part 1: The Competitive Firm
- Part 2: Market Structures
- Externalities, public goods and the public sector
- Macroeconomic issues and economic growth
- Business cycles and Aggregate Demand
- International Trade
- International Finance
- Macroeconomic policy (1)
- Macroeconomic policy (2)
- Macroeconomic policy and revision
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to apply economic theory in the analysis and critique of business decisions and government policy, discuss sources of business cycle fluctuations and critique various stabilisation alternatives and access and interpret current economic statistics and debate key economic and political aspects of globalisation.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - Case Study (45%)
Assignment 2 - Test (25%)
Assignment 3 - Analysis Task — Contemporary Analysis (30%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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