ECON1006D Business Economics

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module provides students with an overview of the main principles of economics. Among the topics covered are: the economic problem; demand and supply;
elasticity; efficiency and equity; output and costs; perfect competition; monopoly; macro issues; measuring GDP; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; income
determination; fiscal and monetary policy

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:Display a thorough understanding of the main terms and definitions in the economics field.Understand the
basic issues and the framework of analysis for economic thinking.Be able to relate and apply the knowledge gained to the real world by use of appropriate
illustrative examples.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14

Specified Learning Activities

25

Autonomous Student Learning

86

Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will attend classes for this module and have the opportunity to engage in active learning during these sessions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: During Block Release 3 Week 11 Yes Graded No

25

Assignment: Individual take home assignment
Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Examination: During Block Release 2
Week 6 Yes Graded No

25


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components

Name Role
Dr Annette Skade Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Fri 12:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 0, 5 Fri 13:00 - 16:50
Autumn