Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 12:19
This course focuses on the economics of business allowing students to understand the economics that underlie a whole host of business issues. The course will cover the functioning of markets, consumer behaviour, pricing, production and costing problems, monopoly and the business implications of inflation, economic growth and economic policy.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the key concepts of macroeconomics relevant to international business. These include analysis of product, money and foreign exchange markets, labour market issues, unemployment, inflation and economic growth. Students will develop the basic quantitative and modelling techniques required by managers, and an appreciation of national and international policy contexts within which to apply these. They will apply numeracy, problem-solving and modelling skills and computing techniques to a variety of common situations in macroeconomics.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt:
2 sides A4, individual breifing note - 3 topics to pick from (30%)
1500 word, indicicual essay- 3 topics to pick form (70%)
Resit: 100% resubmission of respective elements within 6 weeks.
There are no assessments for this course.
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