ECON 3023 Intermediate Macroeconomics | UNB

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College of Extended Learning

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Subject Course No. Credit Value
Economics ECON 3023 Three (3) credit hours

This course seeks to understand the way in which national economies function, and the way they interact with each other at the international level. Key questions are: the determination of a country's standard of living and rate of growth; the causes of recessions, unemployment, and inflation; and the determinants of exchange rates and interest rates. This course is an essential building block for higher level study in economics and finance, and is indispensable for understanding stock markets and financial investment.

Instructor: Dr. Anthony Myatt (please contact the instructor if you need an up-to-date syllabus)
Prerequisite: ECON 1023 Introductory Macroeconomics or equivalent

Why take this course?

  • To better understand public policy (fiscal policy and monetary policy)
  • To better predict the future course of key economic variables
  • To hone your analytical skills

Course details

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

  • 13 x Module Quizzes (26%)
  • 1 x Mid-course Test (26%)
  • 1 x Final Exam (invigilated, 48%)

The exam(s) for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser and Monitor). This is a free tool provided with this course, a webcam is required. More information will be given once you have been registered. 

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about tuition and fees and methods of payment.