UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

ECW2731 Managerial economics

Faculty of Business and Economics

ECW2731 Managerial economics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ECB1101, ECW1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECS1101 and unlocks 17 units.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2023: Semester 1, Semester 2; Malaysia
Assessment: No exam; 1 task
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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Prohibitions

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After ECW2731

17 units list ECW2731 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Overview

This subject reviews the contemporary microeconomic principles in the context most relevant to business people. Market processes, demand patterns, cost structures, market conditions, pricing policies, and the impact of regulation on business decisions are discussed. Cases and problems from the prescribed text and online resources illustrate how economic concepts can be applied to specific industries. Analytical techniques and quantitative tools link the concepts to measurement and managerial decision-making.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Malaysia	On campus
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus

Assessment

Within semester assessment
100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
analyse and evaluate how markets work
2
analyse and evaluate how customers value products
3
evaluate data of production and cost to inform economic and business decision making
4
analyse and evaluate how competition affects business decisions on investment, production, and pricing in different market structures
5
analyse and evaluate the importance of managerial and marketing decisions for changes in technology, incomes, and government regulations.

Workload and teaching

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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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

Where it fits

ECW2731 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Pauline Khoo Poh Ching; Dr Audrey Siah

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ECW2731?

You need ECB1101, ECW1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECS1101 before you enrol.

What can I take after ECW2731?

ECW2731 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including ECB3121, ECC3660, ECC3670, ECC3690, ECC3710 and ECC3740.

When is ECW2731 offered?

In 2023, ECW2731 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is ECW2731?

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

Does ECW2731 have an exam?

No. ECW2731 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ECW2731?

ECW2731 is part of Applied economics.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 2
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit: Department of Economics

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2020 2021 202220232024 2025 2026 2027