MGMT230
Economic Theory
Specific topics include: consumer behaviour, production and costs, market structure, firm behaviour and government policies, price level and aggregate output.
You will become familiar with the forces that determine economic growth, the role of money, and the role of government in managing the economy through policies that impact individuals and firms.
Note: This course includes classes on both Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Tuition: $649
Can be applied to:
Business Management Certificate
Risk Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to the Business Management Certificate program later.
- Wed, Jan 15, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Jan 22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Jan 29, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Feb 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Feb 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Feb 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Feb 15, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Feb 19, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Feb 26, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Mar 1, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Mar 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Wed, Mar 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Define fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts
- Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts to explain economic events that have a direct impact on organizations and individuals in Canada
- Apply supply and demand principles to guide personal and social economic decisions
- Analyze the effects of various government policies on critical issues in Canada
- Analyze how monetary and fiscal policies affect interest rates and aggregate demand in open and closed economies
- Identify the contributions and limitations of economic theories in solving current economic problems
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect readings and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Exams
- Individual or group projects
- Participation and attendance
Learning Materials
Course fees do not include textbooks. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you’ve registered. We will provide additional course materials online.
Required textbooks:
Mankiw, N. et al. Principles of Microeconomics, 9th Canadian Edition. ISBN: 9781774740279. An ebook is available through the publisher, CENGAGE.
Mankiw, N. et al. Principles of Macroeconomics, 9th Canadian Edition. ISBN: 9781774740286. An ebook is available through the publisher, CENGAGE.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation: