49003 Economic Evaluation

6cp; 3hpw, distance; availability: all courses (core for MEM), not available for undergraduate students
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor D Sharma

This subject deals with the application of economic concepts to engineering decision making. Main topics include: macroeconomic issues and policies; microeconomic market theory; theory of the firm; project evaluation and cost-benefit analysis; intangibles and risk.

Assessment: Assignments (50 per cent), final examination (open book) (50 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, China
Spring semester, China
Summer session, China
Winter session, China
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Winter session, Hong Kong
Autumn semester, Taiwan
Spring semester, Taiwan
Summer session, Taiwan

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49003.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,346.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.