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Economics for Management
Postgraduate | UNE-ECON406 | 2020
Course information for 2020 intake View information for 2024 course intake
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
FEE-HELP available
Economics for Management
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a professional understanding of the microeconomic environments they are working in;
- review, analyse and consolidate information to report to employers on microeconomic developments in their working environments;
- exhibit an expert understanding of the macroeconomic environments domestically and internationally; and
- demonstrate a professional understanding of the implications of international and domestic macroeconomic developments and provide a clear and coherent report to employers.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject introduces economic concepts and principles which are useful in understanding the general economic environment within which businesses and other organisations operate. Microeconomics examines how consumers and firms make decisions and how they interact with each other in markets. Topics covered include supply and demand, consumer and firm behaviour, price determination and the operation of markets, situations of market failure, and the impact and role of government on the economy.
Macroeconomics studies the entire economy and its wellbeing. Macroeconomics looks at the effect of factors such as inflation, exchange rates, interest rates and trade on the well being and stability of the economy.
Calculations, interpretations of results and problem solving: 20%; LOs 1, 2
Written Assessment: 2,000 words; 20%; LOs 2, 3
Final Examination: 60%; LOs 1-4. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Calculations (20%)
- Written Assessment (20%)
- Final Examination (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - The Trimester 2 Intensive School will not be offered in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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