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ECON 2100 - Microeconomics

Economics Part-time Studies Course

School of Business

Course Details

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.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$581.55 - $588.69 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Spring/Summer 2018

Below is one offering of this course for the Spring/Summer 2018 term.

CRN 60581

Mon May 07 - Mon Aug 20 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
May 07 - May 14 Mon 09:00 - 12:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 209
May 21 - Aug 20 Mon 09:00 - 12:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 216

Instructor

Percy Christon-Quao

Course Outline

Cost

$586.71

Notes

  1. Please note: No class May 21, July 2 or August 6 due to stat holidays.

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

Fall 2018

Below are seven offerings of this course for the Fall 2018 term.

CRN 30800

Tue Sep 04 - Tue Dec 04 14 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 04 - Dec 04 Tue 18:00 - 21:15 BBY SW03 Rm. 1750

Instructor

Serge Tarasenko

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$588.69

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 41253

Wed Sep 05 - Wed Dec 05 14 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 05 Wed 13:00 - 16:15 DTC Rm. 481

Instructor

Serge Tarasenko

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$581.55

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 34907

Thu Sep 06 - Thu Dec 13 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Dec 13 Thu 13:30 - 16:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 216

Instructor

Ronald Kessler

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$588.69

Notes

  1. This course will be taught along with international students enrolled in the BMS program The course may be modified from other sections of PTS to meet their needs. Students: Please do not purchase a textbook prior to this class.

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 36851

Thu Sep 06 - Thu Dec 13 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Dec 13 Thu 09:30 - 12:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 406

Instructor

Ronald Kessler

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$588.69

Notes

  1. This course will be taught along with international students enrolled in the BMS program The course may be modified from other sections of PTS to meet their needs. Students: Please do not purchase a textbook prior to this class.

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 37953

Tue Sep 11 - Sat Dec 08 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 11 - Dec 08 Online

Instructor

Zuzana Fromm

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$581.55

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. 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 assignments on their due dates. The midterm and final exams will take place at the Burnaby campus. Students will be permitted to use a proctor to write their exams if they live outside of Metro Vancouver.
  3. 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 offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 30801

Wed Sep 12 - Wed Dec 05 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Wed 18:30 - 22:00 BBY SW01 Rm. 3170

Instructor

Michael Atkinson

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$588.69

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

CRN 32462

Wed Sep 12 - Wed Dec 05 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Wed 17:30 - 21:00 DTC Rm. 420

Instructor

Doug Wilson

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$581.55

This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Full

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

ECON 2100 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business

  1. Accounting
    Full-time   Diploma
  2. Accounting
    Part-time   Diploma
  3. Advanced Business Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Certificate
  4. Advanced Human Resource Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  5. Advanced Marketing Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  6. Business Administration
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Associate Certificate
  7. Business Administration (General Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  8. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  9. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  10. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  11. Business Administration (Marketing Option)
    Part-time   Diploma
  12. Business Fundamentals
    Full-time   Associate Certificate
  13. Business Information Technology Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  14. Business Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  15. Business Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  16. Business Management Studies (BMS)
    Full-time   Associate Certificate
  17. Business Operations Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  18. Finance
    Full-time   Diploma
  19. Finance
    Part-time   Diploma
  20. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  21. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  22. Financial Planning
    Part-time   Diploma
  23. Financial Planning
    Full-time   Diploma
  24. Fire Executive Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate
  25. General Insurance and Risk Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  26. Global Business Studies
    Part-time   Certificate
  27. Human Resource Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  28. International Business Management (Global Supply Chain Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  29. International Business Management (International Business Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  30. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  31. Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  32. Marketing Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  33. Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  34. Marketing Management (General Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  35. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  36. Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  37. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  38. Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
    Full-time   Diploma

Books & Supplies

The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.

Spring/Summer 2018

Books for Spring/Summer 2018 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

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Principles Of Microeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-17681-849-4
Price $129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Microeconomics
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-17674-540-0
Price $21.95
Optional

BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore

If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.

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Custom Microeconomics With Myeconlab Rvp Pkg
Author Ragan/Fromm
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-1-32347-881-3
Price $98.50
Required

BCIT Burnaby Bookstore

If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.

PT

Image not available
Principles Of Microeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-17681-849-4
Price $129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Microeconomics
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-17674-540-0
Price $21.95
Optional

PT BMS

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Custom Economics Today Micro View W/ Myeconlab Rvp
Author Miller
Copyright 2014
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-32306-245-6
Price $152.50
Required

Fall 2018

Books for Fall 2018 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.

BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore

If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.

Image not available
Principles Of Microeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-17681-849-4
Price $129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Microeconomics
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-17674-540-0
Price $21.95
Optional

BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore

If you are taking this course through either Distance Education or Online Learning, please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Distance & Online Learning Bookstore.

Image not available
Custom Microeconomics With Myeconlab Rvp Pkg
Author Ragan/Fromm
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-1-32347-881-3
Price $98.50
Required

BCIT Burnaby Bookstore

If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.

Image not available
Principles Of Microeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Kit/Set/Package
ISBN 978-0-17681-849-4
Price $129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Microeconomics
Author Mankiw
Publisher Nel
Copyright 2017
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-17674-540-0
Price $21.95
Optional

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