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 Administration and Open Studies: BUSD 1002. Restricted to Business Administration, Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma and Open Studies.

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
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

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
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

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$495		$720.50		$1,215.50

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Digital resource fee:	$7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$25 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		$720.50		$2,217.50