Introduction to Economics (6355.4)

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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra School Of Politics, Economics And Society Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit is designed to equip students who have little or no knowledge of economics with a clear and up-to-date commentary of the economy. The topics covered will provide all the information necessary to enable discussion of government policy, international trade, the financial sector, and the economy's main industries (agriculture, manufacturing, mining and services).

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Students will gain a good foundation for understanding how economies operate;
2. How businesses use economics in their decision making, and why governments implement certain economic policies. These include policies on unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and the environment; and
3. This unit also looks at Australia’s place in the world economy, covering issues such as international trade, exchange rates, and foreign debt.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
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Required texts

Hubbard, Garnett, Lewis and O'Brien (2016) Essentials of Economics 3rd ed., Pearson Education Australia.

Additional reference

Layon, A., Robinson, T. and Tucker, I. B. (2016) Economics for Today, 5th edition, Cengage Learning, Australia. 

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Students need to get an overall mark of 50% to pass the unit. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Students are strongly encouraged to attend lectures/tutorials. 

Required IT skills

No special IT skills required.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Not Applicable