MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Course Description

The main aim of this course is to study fundamental principles of microeconomics most relevant to managers. Topics include costs, demand, pricing, market structure, market equilibrium, and strategic interaction. The course focuses on: (i) profit maximization by firms; and (ii) market equilibrium in different competitive settings. The course should enhance your understanding of how markets operate and develop your capability in making economic predictions about market outcomes. Economists are model builders, as these facilitate careful analysis, and it is important to develop facility in working in this context. Managerial Economics is the application of economic theory and methodology to managerial decision making problems within various organizational settings such as a firm or a government agency.

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 To identify economic theories about business practices 2
2. 02 To measure economic and financial benefit 2
3. 03 To analyse optimal levels of activities 4
4. 04 To apply empirical Methods using simple linear regression 3
5. 05 To test for statistical significance 2
6. 06 To formulate multiple regression model 3
7. 07 To hypothesis controlling product quality 5
8. 08 To calculate budget line, utility and consumer preferences 2
9. 09 To calculate elasticity2
10. 10 To predict demand using demand 5

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Thomas, C. & Maurice, S. (2015). Managerial Economics: Foundations of Business Analysis and Strategy.12th ed. McGrawHill

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To discuss the theory of consumer including demand, choice, and preferences. SOLO 5
2. L02 To assess the supply side by analyzing the firm's decisions with cost-minimization and profit max framework SOLO 5
3. L03 To compute cost and profit. SOLO 3
4. L04 Economic models used to analyse data
5. L05 calculate various elasticity
6. L06 To assess the role of prices in the market SOLO 4
7. L07 To compute market equilibrium. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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