MPT781 - Economics for Managers (Study Tour)
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2024 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MBA703, MBA712, MBT703, MBT712, MPE781 |
| Typical study commitment: | This unit is based on a study tour. Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| In-person attendance requirements: | There will be 20 hours of classes and 10 hours of seminars. In addition the experiential learning component will include visits to international businesses related to themes of the course. These visits will involve approximately 18 hours. |
Note:Faculty-led Study Tours are by application only and have limited places available. Visit the Business and law study abroad website for further information and how to apply. Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. | |
Content
This unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include the dynamics of market behaviour, including a discussion of different market structures and the impact of macroeconomic policies in a changing world economic environment. The unit has a practical focus as evidenced by the application of theory to international business.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Interpret and apply principles of microeconomics (individuals and agents) and macroeconomics (the economy as a whole). | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse important decisions confronting the management of business organisations. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Critically evaluate existing economic theories in the context of real and contemporary national and international circumstances. | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Multiple choice quiz (online) | 15% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Case study | 2000 words | 35% | Information not yet available |
| Examination - Specified Resources | 2 hours | 50% | End-of-unit assessment period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination (or assessment) to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library at the link here: MPT781 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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