books-library-folders

Area/Catalogue
ECON 1007

graduate-cap

Course Level
Undergraduate

globe-earth-geography

Offered Externally
Yes

Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

diploma-certificate-graduate-degree

Course ID
100318

pie-chart-graph

Unit Value
4.5

compass

University-wide elective course
Yes

Course owner

Course owner
School of Commerce

Course aim

To familiarise students with fundamental macroeconomic principles and the Australian economy in an international economic setting.

Course content

Introduction to macroeconomics; the economy over time, fundamental relationships in the macroeconomy; the introduction of simple macroeconomic models; the simple aggregate demand/ aggregate supply model of the macroeconomy, money; the open economy, economic policy; contemporary economic issues.

Textbook(s)

Hubbard, G, Garnett, A, Lewis, P & O'Brien, T 2015, Macroeconomics, 3rd Edition, Pearson, Frenchs Forrest, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture 2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial 1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture 2 hours x 14 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, M2 EDUCATION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Workshop 2.5 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Online activities

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

Course Coordinators

Dr Ron Donato
Dr Ron Donato arrow-small-right

Checking your eligibility