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BUS-103

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BUS-103: Economics

Duration: Self-Paced
Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)

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Description

This self-paced course explores basic economic principles and their relation to the world around us. The student explores in depth the principles of supply and demand, capital and labor, and the relationship between government and business. Other subjects include basic economic theory, the private and public sectors, the demand curve, market forces, market structure, market institutions, business organization, and the financial markets. Students also review the role of public policy, the national economy, fiscal policy, money, and the banking system. There are many opportunities for assessment of facts learned and many interesting and thought-provoking questions presented which shed light on the day to day impact of economics on business operations and career planning.

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Upon completion of this individual course, students will be awarded a certificate from the The Washington Technical Institute.

Certification from the accredited Washington Technical Institute will signify the student's achievement in both knowledge and competence.

This certificate is valid in all 50 States.

Course Format: Instructor Led Online Course

Students are required to complete weekly reading assignments both from the textbook and other supplemental materials. Students must also participate in discussions with the course instructor and fellow students. Discussion forums are provided in the WTI online classroom.

Online tests are conducted at the end of each course.

Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings. Log in at your convenience to attend school.

Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) CESS, and recognized by the US Department of Education and CHEA.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

At Washington Tech we understand that you have a busy schedule, and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle.

We start new sessions every four weeks, and since there is no physical classroom to attend, you can do your coursework whenever and wherever you like, 24/7, via the Internet.

New Monthly Sessions

Sessions start every four weeks. Check here for dates of upcoming sessions.

Includes CPT, ICD9, and ICD10 Coding Systems

Tuition includes full access to our interactive online classroom, instructor-led courses and a wealth of reference materials, quizzes, learning exercises and other tools to ensure you get an outstanding education.

Lifetime Career Development Guidance

As a WTI Graduate, you will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career development counselor who will help you to find the perfect job. This process will begin before you have actually finished your studies.

Your dedicated counselor will help you with the following:

  • Craft a world-class resume that is certain to impress potential employers.
  • Develop strategies for your job search that are specifically tailored to your needs and that are focused on your career goals.
  • Learn how to find job listings in your area.
  • Provide important advice and encouragement throughout your job search.

Lifetime Career Development Guidance

As a WTI Graduate, you will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated career development counselor who will help you to find the perfect job. This process will begin before you have actually finished your studies.

Your dedicated counselor will help you with the following:

  • Craft a world-class resume that is certain to impress potential employers.
  • Develop strategies for your job search that are specifically tailored to your needs and that are focused on your career goals.
  • Learn how to find job listings in your area.
  • Provide important advice and encouragement throughout your job search.

Faculty & Staff

All instructors at WTI are credentialed professionals with extensive knowledge in the subjects they teach.

WTI students also receive outstanding service from our friendly Student Affairs staff. Contact us at any time by email or phone.

Earn up to 30 institution credits

The Washington Technical Institute is pleased to announce that we have entered into an articulation agreement with the University of Phoenix, one of the country's leading providers of online degrees. Under this agreement, students who take online courses at Washington Tech may earn up to 30 institution credits, transferable to the University of Phoenix

Interest Free Installment Plans

At WTI, we understand that times can be tough financially so we offer all of our students the opportunity to utilize an interest free payment plan. To find out more information check out the tuition page

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

  • 24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
  • Hands-on Instruction by qualified instructors
  • Audio Lectures (downloadable)
  • Lifetime Career Development Guidance
  • No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Available Payment Options & Financing

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information.

Curriculum

BUS-103 Economics takes a "just-in-time" approach to explaining the principles of Economics and introduces material just as it is needed to develop an argument. Clear and interesting exposition combines with case studies, recent research findings, and a focused design.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

  • Understand core economic principles and how they apply to real-world issues.
  • Explain theoretical and applied tools necessary to critique and create economic research.
  • Evaluate the consequences of economic activities for individual and social welfare.
  • Identify major economic characteristics of selected world regions.

Contents:

  1. Ch 1: The Art and Science of Economic Analysis
  2. Ch 2: Some Tools of Economic Analysis
  3. Ch 3: Economic Decision Makers
  4. Ch 4: Demand, Supply, and Markets
  5. Ch 5: Elasticity of Demand and Supply
  6. Ch 6: Consumer Choice and Demand
  7. Ch 7: Production and Cost in the Firm
  8. Ch 8: Perfect Competition
  9. Ch 9: Monopoly
  10. Ch 10: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
  11. Ch 11: Resource Markets
  12. Ch 12: Labor Markets and Labor Unions
  13. Ch 13: Capital, Interest, and Entrepreneurship
  14. Ch 14: Transaction Costs/Behavioral Economics
  15. Ch 15: Economic Regulation and Antitrust Policy
  16. Ch 16: Public Goods and Public Choice
  17. Ch 17: Externalities and the Environment
  18. Ch 18: Poverty and Redistribution
  19. Ch 19: Introduction to Macroeconomics
  20. Ch 20: Tracking the U. S. Economy
  21. Ch 21: Unemployment and Inflation
  22. Ch 22: U.S. Productivity and Growth
  23. Ch 23: Aggregate Demand
  24. Ch 24: Aggregate Supply
  25. Ch 25: Fiscal Policy
  26. Ch 26: Federal Budgets and Public Policy
  27. Ch 27: Money and the Financial System
  28. Ch 28: Banking and the Money Supply
  29. Ch 29: Monetary Theory and Policy
  30. Ch 30: Policy Debate: Active or Passive?
  31. Ch 31: International Trade
  32. Ch 32: International Finance
  33. Ch 33: Economic Development

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%

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