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Unit (2013)

Microeconomics A

Microeconomics A (BUS261)
School School of Management and Governance
Credit Points 4
Availability Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
KAPLAN-SGP: TMA-internal
Teaching Timetables Murdoch S1
Description This unit provides knowledge and understanding in intermediate level microeconomics. Topics covered include the neoclassical theories of choice and supply, the models of perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly, and general equilibrium analysis is introduced. The efficiency properties of a competitive general equilibrium are also considered. Applications of theory are considered throughout the unit.
Contact time Lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 1 hour per week.
Prerequisites BUS161 Introduction to Economics or enrolment in a postgraduate course.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.
Appears in these Courses Economics (BEcon)
Sustainability (BBus)
Microeconomics A (MBS561) - as for BUS261 except as follows:
School School of Management and Governance
Credit Points 4
Availability Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
Teaching Timetables Murdoch S1
Prerequisites Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.
Notes Students enrolled in a postgraduate course should ensure that they are familiar with introductory texts in microeconomics. Postgraduate students with further queries should contact the Unit Co-ordinator.

Contacts

Unit Coordinator
BUS261 Dr Kumar Sathiendrakumar
Senior Lecturer in Economics
t: 9360 2838
e: R.Sathiendrakumar@murdoch.edu.au
o: 2.013, Murdoch Business School
MBS561 Dr Kumar Sathiendrakumar
Senior Lecturer in Economics
t: 9360 2838
e: R.Sathiendrakumar@murdoch.edu.au
o: 2.013, Murdoch Business School
Unit Contacts
Murdoch: S1-internal
Murdoch: S1-external
Dr Kumar Sathiendrakumar (BUS261)
Senior Lecturer in Economics
t: 9360 2838
e: R.Sathiendrakumar@murdoch.edu.au
o: 2.013, Murdoch Business School
Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore): TMA-internal
Mrs Sreeparna Saha (BUS261)
P/T Teaching Casual
t:
e: S.Saha@murdoch.edu.au
o: ,
Murdoch: S1-internal
Murdoch: S1-external
Dr Kumar Sathiendrakumar (MBS561)
Senior Lecturer in Economics
t: 9360 2838
e: R.Sathiendrakumar@murdoch.edu.au
o: 2.013, Murdoch Business School