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Introduction to Microeconomics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/5/26 - 1/23/26
TBA		 Online 3 $1482 (guest students)
$1671 (current students)
Date
1/5/26 - 1/23/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)
$1671 (current students)

Description

A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is given to the functioning of markets and to the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics.

Prerequisites

MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Winter Session 1, 3 weeks

Class Dates

1/5/2026 - 1/23/2026

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

18 / 38

Status

Closed

Instructor

Joanne Spitz

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details