Newbridge Graduate Institute

MODULE: ECONOMICS 1B (BACN125X_DL)

MODULE: ECONOMICS 1B (BACN125X_DL)

Understand the Economy with Confidence

Build a strong foundation in economics and learn how wider economic factors influence businesses, markets and the national economy. This module introduces students to key macroeconomic concepts and helps them understand how changes in the economy can affect the business environment.

DURATION

Credit

NQF LEVEL

DELIVERY MODE

ASSESSMENTS

20 weeks, including all assessments

15

NQF 5

Distance Online

Test, assignment, ICE and examination

Duration 

20 weeks, including all assessments

Credits

15

NQF Level 

NQF 5 

Delivery Mode 

Distance Online 

Assessments

Test, assignment, ICE and examination

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MODULE OVERVIEW

This module introduces students to key ideas in economics and helps them understand how markets work. Students will learn basic macroeconomic theory and use it to make sense of changes in the economy.

By exploring the performance of the economy, the monetary sector, government policy, the foreign sector, inflation and unemployment, the module helps students build a stronger understanding of how the national economy works and how economic changes can affect businesses.

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MODULE OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  • Analyse the performance of the economy.
  • Understand the role of the monetary sector in the national economy.
  • Understand the role of government in macroeconomic policy.
  • Understand the role of the foreign sector in the national economy.
  • Explain inflation and the means to combat it.
  • Understand the effect of unemployment on the national economy.
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WHY THIS MODULE MATTERS

This is a foundational module in the Higher Certificate in Business Administration. It lays the basis for understanding the impact of the economy on businesses and supports the other foundational modules within the qualification.

By introducing students to macroeconomic theory and the key sectors that influence the national economy, the module helps them understand the economic environment in which businesses operate and prepares them for further learning in business and economics.

How You Will Learn

Primary Learning Materials

By introducing students to macroeconomic theory and the key sectors that influence the national economy, the module helps them understand the economic environment in which businesses operate and prepares them for further learning in business and economics.


Additional Learning Materials

Additional module resources and learning support material will be available on myNGI, NGI’s virtual learning environment.

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