MAE215 - Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed one credit point from: MAE101 or MAE120 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAE316 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1.5 hour on-campus lecture (recordings provided) and 1 x 1.5 hour on campus seminar (recordings provided) each week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1.5 hour lecture recording each week and 1 x 1.5 hour online seminar (recordings provided) each week. |
Content
This unit provides an introduction to behavioural economics, drawing insights from across the social sciences to provide recommendations and solutions to business and policy issues. Topics covered include nudges, choice architecture, framing effects and loss-aversion. Utilising cutting-edge insights from experimental research, government interventions, and business case studies, we explore how a well-grounded understanding of the nuances of human behaviour can promote better decision-making in areas such as health, finance and the environment.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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