UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2026 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Quiz / Test
    15%
  • Quiz / Test
    15%
  • Written
    25%
  • Project
    30%
  • Presentation
    15%

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

    identify basic economics concepts and indicators used in the studies of economics

  2. 2

    explain economics concepts, data, graphs and variables used in economics studies

  3. 3

    apply appropriate economics concepts and calculations in various economics situations

  4. 4

    analyse economics issues of various economics environments.

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 2026, MMD1690 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

Does MMD1690 have an exam?

No. MMD1690 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Pathways & Immersion
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202520262027