Macroeconomics - BUSD 1008

Students examine how the economy behaves at the aggregate level. Topics include the flow of income among households, businesses, and governments; measuring and explaining what determines economic aggregates such as the total national product (GDP); inflation and unemployment; business fluctuations, economic growth, and full employment; and the model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply. The role of money and financial institutions is discussed, as are monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates and balance of payments, purchasing power parity, and the impact of international trade.

Note: Prerequisite for Business Admin and Open Studies: BUSD 1002 Restricted to Business Admin, Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences, and Open Studies


Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 6 - Aug. 23, 2024 Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 21539 A01 No
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40163 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40166 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 40167 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40168 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 40169 A05 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40170 A06 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40171 A07 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40172 A08 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 10122 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon, Wed: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 10123 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 10124 A03 Yes
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 6 - Aug. 23, 2024 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 21540 H02 No
Spring May 6 - Aug. 23, 2024 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 21541 H03 No
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 40173 H09 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 40164 H10 Yes
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Tue, Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 40165 H11 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10125 H04 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 09:30 am
 10126 H05 Yes

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To take this course, you must be enrolled in one of the related programs:

Arts and Sciences Diploma Business Administration Open Studies

Tuition and fees for 2023-2024 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $719.50 $1,214.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $24 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $719.50 $2,216.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $24 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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