ECON 7224 - Economic Principles for International Business
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 7224 Course Economic Principles for International Business Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Incompatible ECON 7200, ECON 7222. Introductory macroeconomics and microeconomics. Not available to PGCW Economics programs Assessment Typically, assignments, case study analyses, group or individual projects & exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Raul Barreto
Semester 1 & 2
Dr Raul Barreto
Office location: Nexus 10, Level 4, Room 4.26
Telephone: 8313 3240Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of the course students will be able to:1 Explain how scarce resources are allocated in a market system 2 Recognise various forms of market failure and explain how governments might need to intervene 3 Recognise the constraints on government intervention and explain why government policy might fail 4 Relate basic economic theory and principles to current economic issues and evaluate related public policy 5 Use economic models to analyse a situation in terms of economics 6 Interpret charts, graphs, and tables and use the information to make informed judgments 7 Work and learn independently and with others 8 Communicate their knowledge and understanding of economic issues using written, verbal and visual expression 9 Evaluate outcomes based on the costs and benefits involved 10 Understand the broader social consequences of economic decisions making 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5, 9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 7-8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 8 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 5-10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Garnett, A.M., Lewis, P., Hubbard, R.G. and O’Brien, A.P. (2010) Essentials of Economics, Pearson, Sydney.Recommended Resources
McTaggart, D., Findlay, C. and Parkin, M. (2010), Economics 6th edition, Pearson, Sydney.
McGraw-Hill, Sydney. Sloman, J. and Norris, K. (2008) Principles of Economics, 2nd edition, Pearson, SydneyOnline Learning
The course makes extensive use of MyUni for the posting of lecture notes, lecture recordings, tutorial exercises, assignments, and important announcements. It is expected that all students will regularly check the MyUni course website, and regularly check their university email accounts.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
LEARNING ACTIVITIES WEEK BY WEEK (INDICATIVE)
Week Week beginning Topic Reading and tutorials 1 Monday 3 March Introduction, The economic problem Hubbard Ch 1 & 2 2 Monday 10 Mar Demand and supply Hubbard Ch 3 3 Monday 17 Mar Markets in action Hubbard Ch 4 & 5 4 Monday 24 Mar Firms, production and costs Hubbard Ch 6 5 Monday 31 Mar Perfect competition and monopoly Hubbard Ch 7 & 8 6 Monday 7 April Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly Hubbard Ch 9 Mid-semester break Mid-semester break 7 Monday 28 April Mid Semester Test Mid Semester Test 8 Monday 5 May The labour market
Market failure and resource allocationHubbard Ch 10 & 11 9 Monday 12 May The macroeconomic environment Hubbard Ch 12 & 13 10 Monday 19 May Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Model Hubbard Ch 14 11 Monday 26 May Monetary policy
Fiscal policyHubbard Ch 15 16 17 12 Monday 2 June The exchange rate
International tradeHubbard Ch 18 19 13 Monday 9 June Optional Teaching Week To be used as required 14 Monday 17 June Swot Vac 15 Monday 23 June First Examinations week
Exams start Saturday 22 June16 Monday 30 June Second Examinations week
Exams finish Saturday 6 July -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
The grading scheme is as follows:
Type Weight Due Date Date Group Assignment 20% 11 April 2014 (COB) Mid-semester Test 30% 2 May 2014 (in Class) Tutorial 10% Final Exam 40% * Applies only to IIID students Assessment Related Requirements
All marks received prior to the final examination are equated into your final grade only if they represent improvement over your final examination grade. For example, should you score 80/100 on the mid-term, 60/100 on your assignment, 100/100 for your tutorial and 70/100 on the final, your final grade would be credit at (0.30*80+0.10*60+0.10*100 +0.50*70=) 75/100. More will be explained about this throughout the semester. Since all marks received prior to the final examination are redeemable, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by attending tutorials and doing your best on all of the assessments.
Should you miss either mid-semester examination for whatever reason, your final examination will be worth 30% more per missed mid-semester exam. You need not excuse yourself for your absence, as there will be no make-ups under any circumstances. This same policy applies to the assignment.
Whatever you miss simply adds additional weight to the final.Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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