ECON 3103


Subject: ECONOMICS
Course No. and Title:

ECON 3103 Introduction to Money and Banking
Credit Value:

Three (3) credit hours
Course Description:

Introduces the theory of money, history of monetary systems, deposit creation, central and commercial banking, monetary policy and foreign exchange.
Prerequisite:

Any Economics course
Course Author:

Dr. Richard McGaw, Department of Economics, University of New Brunswick.
Course Features:

The course materials include a textbook (purchased separately), with lecture notes and testing over the web.
Course Format:

The course is based on 15 chapters from the textbook. Online lecture notes, access to a web site for the textbook, and email contact with the Professor provide students with material equivalent to that delivered in a live class lecture.
Course Texts:

Money, Banking, and Financial Institutions, Pierre Siklos, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 5th edition, ISNB: 0-07-095159-4 (note: 5th edition recommended, but 4th edition can also be used)

Textbooks can be ordered from the UNB Fredericton Bookstore:
506-453-4664
Assignments & Examinations:

Academic performance in this course will be assessed on the basis of eleven online timed (15 minutes) tests, five assignments, and one timed online final examination. Tests are worth 20 percent of the final grade; assignments, 10 percent; and the final examination, 70 percent. The tests are frequent and results will be known so that you can easily monitor your understanding and progress.

11 Tests (15 mins each) 20%
Assignments (5 @ 2% each) 10%
Final Exam 70%
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Total Marks 100%
Time Limit:

Six months
Fees:

Click here to find more information on fees for this course.

Fees are subject to change by the Board of Governors.
Methods of Payment:

Once you complete the Apply Now form below, please send payment. Methods of payment accepted:
Cash (Do not send in the mail. Please deliver to the College of Extended Learning, 2nd Level, Wu Centre, UNB Fredericton Campus)
Cheque or money order (Mail to UNB College of Extended Learning, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3)
MasterCard / VISA / American Express (Please call the College of Extended Learning at 1-866-599-4646  or 506 453-4646 with your credit card number, expiry date, and the name as it appears on the card. Please do not send credit card information via email).

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