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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
$579.44 - $614.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Please DO NOT buy the textbook before the first class, as it is not the same as other PTS sections. 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. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For details on technology requirements, please refer to https://www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Please send any inquiries regarding this section to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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 has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Students must have textbook by first day of class Students must submit email 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. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Exams will take place on Feb 3, March 3, March 31. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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 in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Students must have textbook by first day of class Students must submit email 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. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Exams will take place on Feb 3, March 3, March 31. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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 has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For details on technology requirements, please refer to https://www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Please send any inquiries regarding this section to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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 in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are seven offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
Students must submit email 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. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
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Status
10 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 10, 7 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
12 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 12, 11 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
No classes on July 1 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
13 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 13, 9 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
No class May 24 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
17 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 17, 13 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
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. Please direct any inquiries to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at schanway@bcit.ca. Please DO NOT buy the textbook before the first class, as it is not the same as other PTS sections.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
7 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 7, 3 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
No classes on August 2 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
7 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 7, 5 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
no classes on July 1 Your instructor may choose to structure this course using the entire scheduled time for synchronous delivery, or use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous, or choose primarily an asynchronous delivery structure where you are not required to be in attendance at the scheduled time every week. Regardless of the structure, you are required to be available at all scheduled course days and times, at the instructor’s discretion, for the entire duration of the course. Your instructor will advise you in the first week of class about the structure of your course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
}
Status
18 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:22 pm (PST). Of these 18, 13 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
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:
Books for Winter 2021 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, 8Th + Mindtap (12 Months)
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2019
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-0-17691-755-5
Price
$159.95
Required
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
Spring/Summer 2021
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2021 offerings of this course.
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