James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

CO5125 - Economics for Managers

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject introduces managers to relevant concepts in Macroeconomis and Microeconomics and develops understanding of the various economic interrelationships, both domestic and international, which will help them to reach informed business decisions. The subject introduces the economic principle of demand and supply which builds a foundation to understanding topics such as market forces, externalities, the environment, competition, trade, pricing practices, government policy, economic growth, and globalisation.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
LB5229 EC5103 LB5003

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 09-Apr-2015
Coordinator: Professor Zhang-Yue Zhou
Lecturer: Ms Chi Ching.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
    Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (35%); assignments (30%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
    Census Date 26-Nov-2015
    Coordinator: Professor Zhang-Yue Zhou
    Lecturer: Ms Chi Ching.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours lectures
      Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (35%); assignments (30%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
      Census Date 30-Jul-2015
      Coordinator: Professor Zhang-Yue Zhou
      Lecturer: Ms Chi Ching.
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours lectures
        Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); other exams (35%); assignments (30%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.