James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

FS0201 - Economics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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Economics is the study of how people choose to use resources. Resources include the time and talent that people have available, the land, buildings, equipment, and other tools on hand, and the knowledge of how to combine them to create useful products and services. The unit covers what is generally accepted as the subject area of fundamental economic theories, concepts and policies. Economic principles and concepts are applied in decision making in a business environment. An understanding of the general economic environment and its effect upon business organisations and their markets will be acquired at the end of the unit. In addition, students will be introduced to the macro economic principles and market behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:5.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
Census Date 11-Apr-2019
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
  • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
  • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); group video presentation (30%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52
    Census Date 08-Aug-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
    • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
    • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); group video presentation (30%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53
      Census Date 05-Dec-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
      • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
      • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); group video presentation (30%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
        Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

        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.