Courses & Units
Economics for Managers BEA683
Introduction
This unit provides managers with an introduction to a comprehensive range of key microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of basic economic concepts and models to real world business oriented problems. The unit will develop your ability to apply the economic way of thinking to solving problems within a firm and to understand the economic environment in which they operate.
Summary
| Unit name | Economics for Managers |
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| Unit code | BEA683 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Oscar Pavlov |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse key economic concepts and their application in a business environment.
- Appraise and apply the economic way of thinking to explain simple economic events, decisions and actions.
- Organise and communicate economic analyses and provide relevant recommendations for business and/or government policy decision making.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080301 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
N/ATeaching
| Assessment | Assessment Task 2: Semester Test (25%)|Assessment Task 3: Final Examination (60%)|Assessment Task 1: Quiz (15%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text:
Chapter 5: Efficiency and Equity. Chapter 7: Global Markets in Action. McTaggart, D., C. Findlay, and M. Parkin, 2013, Economics, Seventh Edition |
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| Recommended | The following textbooks could be helpful:
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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