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Strategy and Competition
Course Code ECON624
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 6
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Prescriptor
Do we pay too much for groceries? An introduction to the principles of strategic thinking for business and beyond, cutting through the fog and the buzzwords. You will uncover the dynamics of competition in different market structures and explore the foundations of business profitability. You will also understand the role of the Commerce Commission as market “referee” and learn to distinguish legitimate competitive behaviour from illegal anti-competitive conduct. This course is essential in business, or seeking a career in management or economic consulting, or wishing to drive economic policy in the public sector.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1007   Certificate in Business Studies   (CertBusSt)
60.00
  AK1006   Diploma in Business   (DipBus)
120.00
  AK3693   Bachelor of Business   (BBus)
360.00
No requisite courses specified.
  AK3753   Graduate Certificate in Business   (GradCertBus)
60.00
  AK3709   Graduate Diploma in Business   (GradDipBus)
120.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ECON624/W101  A  23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF303 
    23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WF310 
ECON624/W102  A  23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WF303 
    23-Feb-2026  25-May-2026  MON  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WF511 
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
ECON624/W201  A  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  WF302 
ECON624/W202  A  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF503 
    13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF302 
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