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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

$601.75 - $612.94 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Fall 2019

Below are two offerings of this course for the Fall 2019 term.

CRN 31331

Thu Sep 05 - Thu Dec 12 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 12 Thu 13:30 - 16:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 216

Instructor

Eddy Fung

Course Outline

Cost

$601.75

Notes

  1. 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. Please do not purchase a textbook prior to this class.

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

In Progress

CRN 34508

Thu Sep 05 - Thu Dec 12 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 12 Thu 09:30 - 12:20 BBY NE01 Rm. 406

Instructor

Eddy Fung

Course Outline

Cost

$601.75

Notes

  1. 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. Please do not purchase a textbook prior to this class.

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

In Progress

Winter 2020

Below are six offerings of this course for the Winter 2020 term.

CRN 44268

Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 30 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 06 - Mar 30 Mon 17:30 - 21:30 DTC Rm. 420

Instructor

Doug Wilson

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$604.37

Notes

  1. No Class February 17

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

Full

CRN 11538

Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 31 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 07 - Mar 31 Tue 18:00 - 21:30 BBY SE06 Rm. 209

Instructor

Michael Atkinson

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$612.94

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

Full

CRN 78232

Tue Jan 07 - Sat Apr 04 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 07 - Apr 04 Online
Feb 05 Wed 17:30 - 19:00 Online SE06 Rm. 233
Mar 04 Wed 17:30 - 19:00 Online SE06 Rm. 233
Apr 01 Wed 17:30 - 19:00 Online SW01 Rm. 2045

Instructor

Zuzana Fromm

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$604.37

Notes

  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. 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. 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
  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 87255

Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 31 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 07 - Mar 31 Tue 18:00 - 21:30 BBY SE12 Rm. 302

Instructor

Percy Christon-Quao

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$612.94

Notes

  1. Guided learning format.

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

Full

CRN 47357

Wed Jan 08 - Wed Apr 01 13 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Apr 01 Wed 18:00 - 21:30 DTC Rm. 553

Instructor

Michael Atkinson

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$604.37

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

Full

CRN 82138

Wed Jan 08 - Wed Apr 08 14 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Apr 08 Wed 13:30 - 16:45 DTC Rm. 481

Instructor

Serge Tarasenko

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$604.37

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 Operations Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  17. Finance
    Full-time   Diploma
  18. Finance
    Part-time   Diploma
  19. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  20. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  21. Financial Planning
    Part-time   Diploma
  22. Financial Planning
    Full-time   Diploma
  23. Fire Executive Management
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate
  24. General Insurance and Risk Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  25. Global Business Studies
    Part-time   Certificate
  26. Human Resource Management
    Full-time   Diploma
  27. International Business Management (Global Supply Chain Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  28. International Business Management (International Business Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  29. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  30. Marketing Management
    Part-time   Certificate
  31. Marketing Management (Tourism Management Option)
    Part-time   Certificate
  32. Marketing Management (Entrepreneurship Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  33. Marketing Management (General Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  34. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  35. Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  36. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Full-time   Diploma
  37. 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.

Fall 2019

Books for Fall 2019 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
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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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.

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
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

Winter 2020

Books for Winter 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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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.

Image not available
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.

PT

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
Required

PT 43309 (KESSLER)

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Microeconomics, 2Nd Ce
Author Hubbard
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2018
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-13443-127-7
Price $154.95
Required

PT 43319 (KESSLER)

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Microeconomics, 2Nd Ce
Author Hubbard
Publisher Ph
Copyright 2018
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-0-13443-127-7
Price $154.95
Required

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