- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course investigates economic analysis, focusing on fundamentals of markets, supply and demand, consumer and producer behaviour, and monopoly and competition. Optional areas of business application may explore labour markets, government intervention and environmental regulation. Prepares students to identify and evaluate the economic considerations they will undoubtedly encounter in business.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$668.54 - $682.91 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain basic principles of microeconomics.
- Apply the supply and demand model.
- Calculate and interpret elasticities.
- Use cost analysis to make decisions.
- Evaluate the importance of different industry structures on firm behaviour.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Microeconomics (ECON 2100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of ECON 2100 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 63096
Dates
Mon Jun 17 - Wed Aug 07
- 7 weeks
- CRN 63096
- Domestic fees $668.54
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jun 17 - Aug 07 | Mon, Wed | 13:00 - 16:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1710 |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on July 1 and August 5 ** HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
CRN 50978
Dates
Tue Jun 18 - Thu Aug 01
- 7 weeks
- CRN 50978
- Domestic fees $668.54
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jun 18 - Aug 01 | Tue, Thu | 13:00 - 16:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1710 |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Fall 2024
Below are seven offerings of ECON 2100 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 34508
Dates
Thu Sep 05 - Thu Dec 12
- 15 weeks
- CRN 34508
- Domestic fees $682.91
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 05 - Dec 12 | Thu | 13:30 - 16:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 209 |
Instructor
William Shen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please Do NOT purchase the listed PTS Textbook. This section uses a DIFFERENT textbook from other PTS Sections. You will be told which book to purchase when the course starts. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. If you have any questions, please contact bfun@bcit.ca.
CRN 30800
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Dec 10
- 14 weeks
- CRN 30800
- Domestic fees $682.91
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 10 - Dec 10 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 1021 |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
CRN 37953
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Sat Dec 07
- 13 weeks
- CRN 37953
- Domestic fees $682.91
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Exams must be written in person on the dates and times listed above. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. This is an asynchronous online course supplemented with recorded videos of course content. This course requires all students to write both midterms as well as the final exam in person at the above dates/times/locations. Students must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however, they are required to submit all open book assignments/quizzes on their due dates. Students must have a textbook with MyEconLab (or etext with MyEconLab) by first day of class. This course is not self-paced. It contains weekly open book assignments/quizzes. If the student has a conflict between one or more exams and another course (or work schedule), there will be no accommodations made by the instructor, but the student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) on a date approved by the department. Please note that the student will be responsible for covering the cost of writing the exam with the Test Centre. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the instructor, Zu Fromm (Zuzana_Fromm@bcit.ca) directly prior to registering. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
CRN 51475
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Dec 03
- 13 weeks
- CRN 51475
- Domestic fees $682.91
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 319 |
Instructor
Rouzbeh Ghouchani
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
CRN 30801
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Dec 04
- 13 weeks
- CRN 30801
- Domestic fees $682.91
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 11 - Dec 04 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
CRN 41253
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Dec 11
- 14 weeks
- CRN 41253
- Domestic fees $668.62
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
CRN 50488
Dates
Fri Sep 13 - Fri Dec 13
- 14 weeks
- CRN 50488
- Domestic fees $668.62
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 13 - Dec 13 | Fri | 15:30 - 18:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Instructor
William Shen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.