MPT781 - Economics for Managers (Study Tour)
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Study Tour |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MBA703, MBA712, MBT703, MBT712, MPE781 |
| Study commitment | This unit is based on a study tour. Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| In-person attendance requirements | There will be 20 hours of classes and 10 hours of seminars. In addition the experiential learning component will include visits to international businesses related to themes of the course. These visits will involve approximately 18 hours. |
| Note: | Faculty-led Study Tours are by application only and have limited places available. Visit the Business and law study abroad website for further information and how to apply. Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. |
Content
This unit covers the policy and strategic aspects of business management and also provides a practical and pragmatic approach to policy issues. Topics include the dynamics of market behaviour, including a discussion of different market structures and the impact of macroeconomic policies in a changing world economic environment. The unit has a practical focus as evidenced by the application of theory to international business.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination (or assessment) to evidence a minimum proficiency in the aligned discipline learning outcomes included in this unit.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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