UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

ECM5921 International economics

Faculty of Business and Economics

ECM5921 International economics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ECM5921

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After ECM5921

No unit lists ECM5921 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

If you are enrolled in B6007 you must have completed 24 credit points of study to undertake this unit.

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Overview

This unit demonstrates the usefulness of incorporating recent theoretical and policy developments in international trade. We focus on trade policies for the developing nations, regional trading arrangements, and international monetary relations, such as the balance of payments, foreign exchange, exchange rate determination, exchange rate systems, international exchange rate adjustments, and macroeconomic policy.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Project
    30%
  • Written
    35%
  • Written
    35%

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. 1

    critically evaluate the fundamental economic principles, concepts, and theories, demonstrating their relevance to both domestic and international economic contexts

  2. 2

    analyse and present how economic systems engage in and are impacted by global trade dynamics

  3. 3

    critically analyse the current issues, trends, and developments in the global economy, evaluating their impacts on economic systems, policy, and stakeholders.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching

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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Professor Grace Lee

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECM5921?

ECM5921 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ECM5921 offered?

In 2027, ECM5921 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is ECM5921?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ECM5921 have an exam?

No. ECM5921 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Economics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available