MMD1690 Economics 101
Faculty of Business and Economics
MMD1690 Economics 101 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate 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
- 5 tasks
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Requisites
Before MMD1690
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MMD1690
No unit lists MMD1690 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B0601 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Economics 101 is an introduction to fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in economics. You will be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further studies in the field of economics at a tertiary education level.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test15%
- Quiz / Test15%
- Written25%
- Project30%
- Presentation15%
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
identify basic economics concepts and indicators used in the studies of economics
- 2
explain economics concepts, data, graphs and variables used in economics studies
- 3
apply appropriate economics concepts and calculations in various economics situations
- 4
analyse economics issues of various economics environments.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
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.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Wen Loong Ang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMD1690?
MMD1690 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MMD1690 offered?
In 2027, MMD1690 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does MMD1690 have an exam?
No. MMD1690 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.