ECW1102 Introductory macroeconomics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECW1102 Introductory macroeconomics is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 14 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 80%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECW1102
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECW1102
8 units list ECW1102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ECB2330Macroeconomic policyNo reviews yet
- ECB3121Economics of international trade and financeNo reviews yet
- ECC2010Intermediate macroeconomicsNo reviews yet
- ECC3144Economic history: The rise of capitalismNo reviews yet
- ECC3690International economicsNo reviews yet
- ECF2331Macroeconomic policyNo reviews yet
- ECW2730Macroeconomic policyNo reviews yet
- ECX2300Crashes, crises and macroeconomic policyNo reviews yet
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Overview
An introduction to the study of economics from a macroeconomic perspective including the following areas of study: trade in a global village, GDP as National Income and Aggregate Expenditure, savings and investment, unemployment, money and the monetary system, aggregate demand and supply in the short and long run, monetary and fiscal policy.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- Examination40%
- Written20%
- Quiz / Test15%
- Project25%
- Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply economics principles, concepts, tools and theories to assess collective decision-making
- 2
critically assess the effects of government policy and economic shocks on various macroeconomics variables
- 3
analyse and illustrate economic information in various ways, including diagrams, tables and graphs
- 4
examine an economy and its operation in an international environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Mankiw, N.G. 2020. Principles of Economics. 9e, Cengage Learning.
Where it fits
ECW1102 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sharon Koh Geok May
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECW1102?
ECW1102 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ECW1102?
ECW1102 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including ECB2330, ECB3121, ECC2010, ECC3144, ECC3690 and ECF2331. Those lead on to 14 units in all.
When is ECW1102 offered?
In 2025, ECW1102 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECW1102?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECW1102 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 80% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECW1102?
ECW1102 is part of Applied economics.