COURSE SYLLABUS
Fundamentals of Microeconomics
Faculty:
Faculty of Business and Management.
Course Title:
Fundamentals of Microeconomics
Class Style:
Number of Credits:
Level
Semester offered
Instructor:
Lecturer
1.5 hrs
Undergraduate
Semester Two Ft & Pt.
Name: Ahmednor Mohamed Jama
E-Mail: Ahmednormj@gmail.com
Contact phone: +252-615-815099/619300600
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Fundamentals of Microeconomics are preparatory courses for open entry learners
who intend to pursue programs in Management and Business Administration (MBA).
This program provides learners with fundamental knowledge in the area
microeconomics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Understand economics in general, and market economy in detail;
2. Understand the basis of decision-making by individuals, firms and government.
3. describe how firms make decisions based on the market environment
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
 Formal lectures and class discussions
 Assignments
 Examinations, tests and class presentations
CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
As a courtesy to me and your fellow students,
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Be ready to learn.
Be on time for class.
Always act and speak in an appropriate manner.
Respect the classroom environment.
Please turn off all cell phones during the lecture.
Attendance is rewarded. You can get up to 5% of overall grade as bonus if you
attend classes.
 If you are 20 minutes (or more) late, you will be marked absent!
GRADING SYSTEM
Midterm
30%
Final Exam
50%
Presentation & Assignments
15%
Attendance & Class activities
5%
Total
100%
TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN LECTURES:
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Topics
Task/Reading
Introduction
Common Lecture
Introduction To Economics
Topic 1
Demand, Supply And Market Equilibrium
Topic 2
Utility Analysis
Topic 3
Midterm Exam
Theory Of Production And Cost Theory
Topic 4
Market Structures
Topic 5
Revision and Final Exam
Reference Books
Book Title: Fundamentals of microeconomics
Authors: Munzarina Ahmad Samidi, Norehan Abdullah, Jamal Ali, Zalina Mohd.
Mohaideen