Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 15 units in all. Students rate it 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it easy.
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Interesting content, very conceptual rather than what macroeconomics later becomes in intermediate macroeconomics for example, which is just maths.
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
9 units list ECC1100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
If you are enrolled in course B2007 you cannot undertake this unit.
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
This unit introduces you to macroeconomics, from the leading schools of thought and the microeconomic underpinnings to policy analysis. You will develop a broad understanding of the various indicators of macroeconomic performance of a country, such as inflation, unemployment and economic growth, as well as their interrelation, strengths and deficiencies. The role of monetary and fiscal policy in business cycles and economic growth is studied in the context of the current macroeconomic challenges.
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
interpret recent movements in key economic indicators of the Australian and other economies and appreciate some of the definition and measurement problems associated with the available data
understand the importance of distinguishing between the short-run and long-run impacts of macroeconomic policy
apply economic analysis appropriate to achieving an understanding of the working of the macroeconomy
recognise the significance of Australia's economy in relation to the rest of the world and the implications of this interdependence for the balance of payments and exchange rate
understand regulatory and political environments and how they impact on business and the economy.
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
ECC1100 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
ECC1100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
ECC1100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including ECB2330, ECB3121, ECC2010, ECC2511, ECC3144 and ECC3690. Those lead on to 15 units in all.
In 2026, ECC1100 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Students who took it rate it easy to do well in and light on workload (1 rating). The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester.
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
ECC1100 is part of Accounting and Economics.
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