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Business Applications of Economics (ECON30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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The subject will study methods and approaches for applying economic theory and quantitative techniques in business environments. Lectures in the subject will cover topics relating to planning a group research project, bibliographic skills, ethics in research, the application of economic theory and quantitative methods, effective presentation of data, writing a research report, and oral presentations of research reports. The main part of assessment for this course will involve groups of students undertaking business-oriented research projects. Workshop sessions in the course will provide a forum for evaluation of work-in-progress on the research projects.
Intended learning outcomes
Information not available.
Generic skills
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High level of development: problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
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Some level of development: collaborative learning; team work; statistical reasoning; use of computer software.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON20002 | Intermediate Microeconomics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (40%)
- A written report and presentation (60%)
- The assessment for the research report will be allocated to the group of students writing the report.
- To pass the subject students must achieve a pass in each component of assessment.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Economics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 27 April 2024