Courses & Units
Principles of Economics 2 BEA121
Hobart
Introduction
BEA121 Principles of Economics 2 is the second of two foundation level economics units offered by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. Taken together with BEA111 Principles of Economics 1, BEA121 provides you with a comprehensive introduction to macroeconomic theory and policy, and forms a strong foundation if you are planning to continue your study of economics. BEA121 is a compulsory unit in the Bachelor of Economics (BEc) degree. It is also a compulsory unit in all the Economic majors offered by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, and is a nominated elective in a wide range of other programs throughout the University of Tasmania. The unit introduces a wide range of macroeconomic concepts that can be used to understand business reports; to investigate economic issues in a scientific way; to address issues of real importance to business performance and to communicate information in an effective manner.
Summary
| Unit name | Principles of Economics 2 |
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| Unit code | BEA121 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics and Finance |
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| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Define, measure and interpret key economic concepts.
- LO2: Apply an economic way of thinking to explain simple macroeconomic and global economic events, decisions and actions.
- LO3: Use economic theory and models to: review a range of economic problems faced by consumers, businesses and governments; develop solutions which ensure the well-being of organisations and society; and critically evaluate the use of macroeconomic policies in decision making.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2020: $1,394.00 | 2020: $2,354.00 | 091901 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BEA110 AND BEA130 AND XPD104
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. Please check the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Quiz (10%), Group assignment (15%), Workshop (15%), Final exam (60%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Bernanke, BS, Olekalns, N & Frank, RH 2014, Principles of macroeconomics, 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, Australia |
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| Recommended |
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