Unit details
MPE981 - Economics for Managers
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Doctor of Business Administration students only) |
| Unit chair: | M Nabin |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include dynamics of market behaviour, including a discussion of different market structures; the impact of macroeconomic policies in a changing world economic environment on the economy in general and the student's business in particular.
Assessment
Written Assignment 4000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1260 | $1260 | $2875 | $3589 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
