MPE781 - Economics for Managers

Unit details

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Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Yan Liang
Trimester 2: Yan Liang
Trimester 3: Umair Khalil
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: MBA703, MBA712, MBT703, MPEQ781, MPT781
Typical 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 3 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - online:

Online independent and collaborative learning including 3 scheduled online workshops

Content

Study Economics for Managers to unlock the power of the economy and succeed in business. This unit teaches you to analyse market forces, weigh trade-offs, and make informed decisions that drive growth and success for businesses. Key topics include understanding the business environment, competition, economic indicators, monetary and fiscal policy, and a global perspective. Gain insights into the forces that shape the business landscape, anticipate changes in various markets, and manage risk in an environment of shifting policies.

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

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

ULO2

Use economic principles to propose solutions to business problems.

GLO5: Problem Solving

ULO3

Critically evaluate existing economic theories in the context of 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) Problem Based Written Assignment 3000 words 40% Week 8
Examination 2 hours 60% End-of-unit assessment period

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 to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MPE781 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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