Courses & Units

Economics for Leaders MBE709

Introduction

The primary objective of this unit is to cultivate a comprehensive grasp of various economic and ethical theories and their implications for managerial decision-making. While it will establish fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of neoclassical economics, the emphasis will not be on the mathematical application of these theories. Instead, the unit will explore economic frameworks that go beyond the confines of neo-classical perspectives, thereby enabling a more nuanced comprehension of issues that extend past profit and loss considerations. It will explore the imperative for managers to factor in ethical and sustainability-based criteria when making decisions, taking into account the organisation's corporate and social responsibility, social license to operate, and pursuit of sustainable development goals

Summary

Unit name	Economics for Leaders
Unit code	MBE709
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Economics
Coordinator	Professor Robert Hoffmann
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

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Learning Outcomes

Critically analyse key economic concepts from the perspective of organisational leaders and managers.
Appraise the applicability of traditional economic concepts to contemporary business environments and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Evaluate emerging economic concepts and theory in relation to current global economic challenges.

Fee Information

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BEA684

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Pre-recorded online lecture. Up to 1.5 hours, (3-5 short lectures of max. 20 minutes each) weekly. Online tutorial. 1 hour, fortnightly. Face to Face Workshop (Full time MBA). 3 hours, four times per semester. OR Intensive Block Delivery (Exec MBA). 7 hours, twice per semester.
Assessment	Presentation - Ethical Consideration of Management Decisions (20%)\|Workshop Reports (30%)\|Major report (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

Pre-recorded online lecture. Up to 1.5 hours, (3-5 short lectures of max. 20 minutes each) weekly.

Online tutorial. 1 hour, fortnightly.

Face to Face Workshop (Full time MBA). 3 hours, four times per semester.

Intensive Block Delivery (Exec MBA). 7 hours, twice per semester.

Assessment

Presentation - Ethical Consideration of Management Decisions (20%)|Workshop Reports (30%)|Major report (50%)

Timetable

View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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