ECON 2100 - Microeconomics
Economics Part-time Studies Course
School of Business + Media
To support you and your education, BCIT is adapting applied learning in formats appropriate to the unfolding global situation. Spring and Summer PTS classes are being delivered in an online format unless you are notified otherwise.
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
$604.57 - $614.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Spring/Summer 2020
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2020 term.
CRN 58327
Duration
Wed May 13 - Wed Aug 12 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| May 13 - Aug 12 | Wed | 09:00 - 12:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
William Shen
Course Outline
Cost
$612.94
Notes
- Please note that 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. No class July 1 due to statutory holiday.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 63096
Duration
Mon Jun 22 - Wed Aug 12 7 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jun 22 - Aug 12 | Mon/Wed | 13:00 - 16:15 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
Cost
$612.94
Notes
- No classes on July 1 and August 3
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
Fall 2020
Below are seven offerings of this course for the Fall 2020 term.
CRN 34508
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Tue Dec 15 15 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Dec 15 | Tue | 14:00 - 17:00 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Ronald Kessler
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- 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 the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca.
Status
3 seats remaining as of Aug 10, 2020 2:59 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 32462
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 09 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 17:30 - 21:00 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
Doug Wilson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.97
Notes
- No class on Wednesday November 11
Status
4 seats remaining as of Aug 10, 2020 2:59 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 31331
Duration
Thu Sep 10 - Thu Dec 17 15 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 10 - Dec 17 | Thu | 13:30 - 16:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Ronald Kessler
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- Departmental approval needed
- 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 the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca.
Status
2 seats remaining as of Aug 10, 2020 2:59 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 30800
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Tue Dec 08 14 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:20 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 37953
Duration
Tue Sep 08 - Sat Dec 05 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | Online Online Delivery | ||
| Oct 07 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Online Delivery |
| Nov 04 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Online Delivery |
| Dec 02 | Wed | 17:30 - 19:00 | Online Online Delivery |
Instructor
Zuzana Fromm
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.57
Notes
- Internet delivery format.
- 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.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 30801
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 09 13 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 22:00 | BBY Online Delivery |
Instructor
Michael Atkinson
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$614.97
Notes
- No class Wednesday November 11
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Full
CRN 41253
Duration
Wed Sep 09 - Wed Dec 16 14 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:45 | DTC Online Delivery |
Instructor
Serge Tarasenko
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$604.97
Notes
- No class on Wednesday November 11
Status
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings 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:
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Full-time Diploma - Business Information Technology Management
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Part-time Certificate - Business Management
Full-time Diploma - Business Operations Management
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Full-time Diploma - Finance
Part-time Diploma - Financial Management (Finance Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Part-time Certificate - Financial Planning
Part-time Diploma - Financial Planning
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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 2020
Books for Spring/Summer 2020 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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| Cei Digital: Mindtap For Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-17688-797-1 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
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| Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-17691-755-5 |
| Price | $159.95 |
| Choose One | |
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.
| Econ 2100 Custom Microeconomics + Myeconlab For 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ragan |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13652-980-4 |
| Price | $99.95 |
| Required | |
Fall 2020
Books for Fall 2020 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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| Cei Digital: Mindtap For Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-17688-797-1 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
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| Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-17691-755-5 |
| Price | $159.95 |
| Choose One | |
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.
| Econ 2100 Custom Microeconomics + Myeconlab For 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Author | Ragan |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13652-980-4 |
| Price | $99.95 |
| 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.
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| Cei Digital: Mindtap For Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-17688-797-1 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
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| Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-17691-755-5 |
| Price | $159.95 |
| Choose One | |
PT58327BMS
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| Cei Digital: Mindtap For Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th Ed | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-17688-797-1 |
| Price | $105.50 |
| Choose One | |
Image not available
| Principles Of Microeconomics, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mankiw |
| Publisher | Nel |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-17691-755-5 |
| Price | $159.95 |
| Choose One | |
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