Presents a challenging overview of the workings of an economy. Stresses measurement and determination of national economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and the understanding of inflation, unemployment and growth in an international environment. Prepares students to weigh political and economic issues as they relate to their business ventures.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$696.56 - $705.79 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
This section of the course requires DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL to enter, because it is run concurrently with the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program. Priority is given to students who have joined the program: https://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert, but we anticipate some seats will be released for general enrolment If the program is not showing “full”, then there are seats available for general registration. If you wish to enter this course, please email the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway at schanway@bcit.ca with your name, student ID number and the CRN of the course that you would like to register in. Registration will not be permitted without proof of a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). For details on English requirements, please see https://www.bcit.ca/admission/english.shtml. NOTE: Textbook needed: Economics Today: The Micro & Macro View 5th edition by: Miller, Abbott, Fefferman, Kessler and Sulyma
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. No class June 29
Status
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Due to the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. No class July 1 and August 5
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In Progress
Fall 2019
Below are five offerings of this course for the Fall 2019 term.
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.
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Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
No class Saturday October 12 and November 9. Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful.
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This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
No classes on October 12 and November 9 Due to the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful
Status
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Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Describe Canada's recent macroeconomic history.
Understand the relationships amongst economic variables such as unemployment, inflation, and real Gross Domestic Product, and determine how changes in economic variables impact Canadian production.
Recognize the role of the Bank of Canada and the banking industry in the Canadian economy.
Explain how fiscal and monetary policies affect economic activity, and determine which policy would be most effective in achieving our economic goals.
Describe how globalization impacts the Canadian economy.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
ECON 2200 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Books for Spring/Summer 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 Macroeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-0-17681-852-4
Price
$129.95
Required
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Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Macroeconomics
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-17674-541-7
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 Macroeconomics With Myeconlab Rvp
Author
Ragan/Fromm
Copyright
2017
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-1-32356-373-1
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
Principles Of Macroeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-0-17681-852-4
Price
$129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Macroeconomics
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-17674-541-7
Price
$21.95
Optional
PT60453BMS
Principles Of Macroeconomics W. Mindtap & Aplia 12 Month Access
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
ISBN
978-0-17681-852-4
Price
$129.95
Required
Image not available
Study Guide For Mankiw's Principles Of Macroeconomics
Author
Mankiw
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2017
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-0-17674-541-7
Price
$21.95
Optional
Fall 2019
No information on books is currently available for Fall 2019 offerings of this course.
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