ECW3143 Economics of money and banking
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECW3143 Economics of money and banking is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs (ECW1101, ECB1101, ECC1000 or ECF1100) and (ECW2730, ECB2330, ECC2010 or ECF2331).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ECW3143. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ECW3143
Prohibitions
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Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECW3143
No unit lists ECW3143 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Equivalent units
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Overview
This unit is designed to analyse the effect of money on key economic variables such as interest rates, inflation, output, and on the workings of the banking sector. In addition, the unit examines the roles played by Commercial Banks and the Central Bank in the process of money creation and the implementation of monetary policy. The unit uses an economic approach to allow analysis of policy decisions.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation21%
- Written79%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
examine theories, concepts, and models pertaining to the economics of money and banking to acquire valuable insights into intricate issues within both local and global economies
- 2
apply critical thinking and utilise a variety of analytical tools to suggest policy solutions regarding the economics of money and banking that are both effective and feasible
- 3
utilise research skills and an evidence-based approach when tackling challenges related to monetary and fiscal policies
- 4
communicate matters related to the economics of money and banking effectively to diverse audiences, providing clarity and insight.
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.
Where it fits
ECW3143 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sriram Shankar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECW3143?
You need (ECW1101, ECB1101, ECC1000 or ECF1100) and (ECW2730, ECB2330, ECC2010 or ECF2331) before you enrol.
When is ECW3143 offered?
In 2025, ECW3143 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECW3143?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECW3143 have an exam?
No. ECW3143 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECW3143?
ECW3143 is part of Applied economics.