ECF5927 Managerial economics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECF5927 Managerial economics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 12 units, leading on to 13 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECF5927
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECF5927
12 units list ECF5927 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ACF5130Financial statement analysis and business valuationNo reviews yet
- ECC5740Economics of financial decision makingNo reviews yet
- ECC5871Political economy: Institutions, order and evidenceNo reviews yet
- ECF5040Industry economicsNo reviews yet
- ECF5060Applied economics research and consultingNo reviews yet
- ECF5200Game theory and business strategyNo reviews yet
- ECF5410Applied microeconomicsNo reviews yet
- ECX5001Economics of environment and sustainabilityNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4001, B5001, B6001, B6005, B6014 or B6030 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit equips you with economic concepts, analytical tools, and strategic thinking necessary for effective decision-making in business and management. You will apply economic concepts to analyse production, costs, and other managerial decisions across different market structures. The unit will help you understand various forms of market competition and introduce you to strategic behaviour and risk analysis in the market for informed managerial decision-making process.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Bld ev |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flx ev |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test40%
- Exercise30%
- Project30%
- Written20%
- Quiz / Test30%
- Project50%
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
utilise economic models of business behaviour and markets to describe key characteristics of market structures and explain various outcomes, including pricing, output levels, business performance, and profitability
- 2
through a case study approach, develop the ability to evaluate and synthesize market characteristics, outcomes, and managerial decisions using supporting evidence. This process fosters their creative and analytical skills
- 3
gather economic information, analyse it critically, and summarize key findings in a clear and structured manner, strengthening research, writing, and presentation skills.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ECF5927 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mita Bhattacharya
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECF5927?
ECF5927 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ECF5927?
ECF5927 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 12 units, including ACF5130, ECC5740, ECC5871, ECF5040, ECF5060 and ECF5200. Those lead on to 13 units in all.
When is ECF5927 offered?
In 2026, ECF5927 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ECF5927?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECF5927 have an exam?
No. ECF5927 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECF5927?
ECF5927 is part of Business economics; and Economics and health.