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MBA9003 - Economics for managers6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSLPostgraduate Faculty of Business and EconomicsLeader: Dr George RiversOffered
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day) SynopsisEconomics for managers is designed to introduce students to the methodology of microeconomics and the tools used by economists in problem solving. Topics to be considered include demand, supply and market analysis, cost concepts, price determination and pricing practices. The course aims to develop an understanding of the competitive environment facing firms through analysis of varying market structures (oligopoly, monopolistic competition etc). The knowledge gained will be applied to a range of microeconomic policy issues, including competition policy, regulation, microeconomic reform and privatisation. Objectives
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 50% Contact hours1 x 3 hour lecture per week PrerequisitesStudents must be enrolled in the MBA program. Co-requisitesStudents must be enrolled in one of the following courses to undertake this unit: 3183, 3184, 3185, 3189, 3190, 3191, 3195, 3196, 3197, 3198, 3837, 3839 or 0028. |