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
$696.16 - $738.95 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
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Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of ECON 2100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 37953
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 37953
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
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.
- 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.
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CRN 30801
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 30801
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 401 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course outline
Important information
- No classes on Sept 30 and Nov 11
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Required
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CRN 30800
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 30800
- $696.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | Thu | 13:30 - 16:45 | Downtown DTC Rm. 481 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course outline
Important information
- 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.
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CRN 34508
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 34508
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Thu | 09:30 - 12:20 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Charlene Richter
Course outline
Important information
- 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. Courses completed in this program may be applied toward full-time BCIT programs, depending on the specific program requirements and transfer policies. At the same time, students can work toward an Associate Certificate, providing a flexible pathway to further studies. Requirements for this course include access to a personal computer (BYOD) and a reliable internet connection, knowledge of computer file management, and the ability to download and install software applications. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). The course is designed to support a diverse range of learners and will be delivered in a clear and accessible manner. If you have any questions, please get in touch with bfun@bcit.ca.
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Winter 2027
Below are four offerings of ECON 2100 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 11538
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 30 Loading
- CRN 11538
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 30 | Tue | 18:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2620 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course outline
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CRN 78232
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Loading
- CRN 78232
- $738.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
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.
- This is an asynchronous online course supplemented with recorded videos of course content. This course requires all students to write their midterms and final exam in person at the above dates/times/locations. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all open book assignments/quizzes on their due dates. You 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 a student lives more than 100km away from the Burnaby BCIT campus, a proctor must be used for their exams. If a student has a conflict with another course/work, there will be no accommodations by the instructor but a student may book an exam with BCIT Test Centre (www.bcit.ca/test-centre/) at an approved time/date by the instructor. Please contact the instructor directly (zfromm@bcit.ca) if you have any questions prior to registering for the course. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. This course requires that exams be written in person. If a student is unable to attend exams at the Burnaby campus, there will be no accommodations made by the instructor but the student may book an exam with a local college or university 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.
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CRN 43309
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 43309
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Wed | 10:30 - 13:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 216 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Angie Mak
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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. Courses completed in this program may be applied toward full-time BCIT programs, depending on the specific program requirements and transfer policies. At the same time, students can work toward an Associate Certificate, providing a flexible pathway to further studies. Requirements for this course include access to a personal computer (BYOD) and a reliable internet connection, knowledge of computer file management, and the ability to download and install software applications. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). The course is designed to support a diverse range of learners and will be delivered in a clear and accessible manner. If you have any questions, please get in touch with bfun@bcit.ca.
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CRN 47357
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 47357
- $696.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 464 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course outline
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