ECC5660 Macroeconomic theory
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC5660 Macroeconomic theory is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECC5660
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ECC5660
No unit lists ECC5660 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course 3194 or B6023 to undertake this unit.
If you are enrolled in course B6030 will need written permission from the Course Director to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Underpinnings of modern macroeconomics basic to models of growth and cyclical fluctuations as well as models of monetary and fiscal policies. Topics include neoclassical and endogenous growth theories; overlapping generations models with and without money; policy ineffectiveness issues; equilibrium business cycle as well as traditional Keynesian models of fluctuations; and models of incomplete nominal adjustment such as those of New-Keynesian and the Lucas-Supply variety.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test26%
- Exercise24%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop familiarity with the mathematical tools and techniques of modern macroeconomic theory
- 2
understand the economics of growth and business cycle fluctuations
- 3
appreciate the role of economic policy in the short and long-run
- 4
enhance understanding of the basic theoretical approaches employed in specialist fields such as international economics, economic development/growth, dynamics stochastic general equilibrium and financial economics.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
ECC5660 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Solmaz Moslehi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECC5660?
ECC5660 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECC5660 offered?
In 2026, ECC5660 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ECC5660?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECC5660 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECC5660?
ECC5660 is part of Economics.