ECON20006 Business Economics and e-Commerce
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
Is ECON20006 hard?
ECON20006: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Economic tools for real business decisions: pricing, products, mergers, regulation and e-commerce.
After it you can
- Explain pricing, product and advertising decisions
- Show how costs, demand and regulation shape business choices
- Use benefit-cost analysis for risky decisions
What you need first
ECON10004
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON20006 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON20006?
- Needs ECON10004.
- Does ECON20006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- Can I take ECON20006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate ECON20006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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