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OADM 1402: Introduction to Economics
Effective date
Department
Executive Assistant
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course teaches how to understand basic economics and management concepts and principles as they apply to business organizations. Topics include national income and determinants, financial systems, social and economic programs, and international trade.
This course is part of the Executive Assistant (Part-time) program.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Basic Concepts of Economics
- National Income and Determinants
- Money and Banking
- Business Involvement in Current Social and Economic Programs
- International Trade
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Mid-Term Assessment |
|
Other |
30 |
Research Paper and Presentation |
|
Participation |
20 |
Class Participation and Discussion |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Final Examination |
Course topics
- BASIC CONCEPTS OF ECONOMICS
- NATIONAL INCOME AND DETERMINANTS
- MONEY AND BANKING
- BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT IN CURRENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.