Business

BEA110

2010  BEA110  Economics for Business

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  If you require BEA110 to complete your course you will need to enrol in the unit in either Semester 1, 2010 or Semester 3, 2010 (January). Note that you will not be able to substitute BEA111 Principles of Economics for BEA110 Economics for Business.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BEA110 H,L,W,Y H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer 04-JAN-2010 14-JAN-2010 01-FEB-2010 21-FEB-2010 Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The unit introduces students to a wide range of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts that can be used by managers to address issues of real importance to business performance. Students will be shown how the economic way of thinking about decision making and an understanding of key economy-wide phenomena and processes can help managers form successful competitive strategies and run more profitable firms.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Internal: 35%; Final exam: 65%

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lecture, 1 hr workshop/tutorial weekly.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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