MPT781 - Economics for Managers (Study Tour)

Unit details

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Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Not offered in 2023

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 3: Munirul Nabin
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MBA703, MBA712, MBT703, MBT712, MPE781
Typical study commitment:

This unit is based on a study tour. Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

In-person attendance requirements:

There will be 20 hours of classes and 10 hours of seminars. In addition the experiential learning component will include visits to international businesses related to themes of the course. These visits will involve approximately 18 hours.

Note:

Faculty-led Study Tours are by application only and have limited places available.

Visit the Business and law study abroad website for further information and how to apply.

Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries.

Content

This unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include the dynamics of market behaviour, including a discussion of different market structures and the impact of macroeconomic policies in a changing world economic environment. The unit has a practical focus as evidenced by the application of theory to international business.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Interpret and apply principles of microeconomics (individuals and agents) and macroeconomics (the economy as a whole).

GLO1:  Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Critically analyse important decisions confronting the management of business organisations.

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Critically evaluate existing economic theories in the context of real and contemporary national and international circumstances.

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Multiple choice quiz (online)   15% Information not yet available
Assessment 2: (Individual) Case study 2000 words 35% Information not yet available
Assessment 3: Examination (online) 2 hours 50% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination (or assessment) to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.

Learning Resource

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