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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

312691 v.1 Economics and Finance Double Major

Introduction

This double major has been designed for students who seek careers in both the public and private sectors. Students will acquire good analytical and quantitative skills which are highly valued in careers in the business world. Graduates are eligible for associate professional membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
2806 v.6   Introductory Finance 201 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10815 v.4   Economic Techniques 201 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3415 v.8   Public Economics 312 3.0 25.0
11001 v.4   Macroeconomics 200 3.0 25.0
2807 v.6   Managerial Finance 212 3.0 25.0
8931 v.6   Microeconomics 200 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10836 v.4   Econometrics 200 3.0 25.0
11038 v.5   Corporate Finance 307 3.0 25.0
300956 v.4   Finance Analysis 206 3.0 25.0
305291 v.2   Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
3414 v.8   International Economics 311 3.0 25.0
  OR  
6966 v.4   Mathematical Economics 301 3.0 25.0
9753 v.7   Portfolio Management 301 3.0 25.0
9754 v.6   International Finance 302 3.0 25.0
9766 v.7   Economic Policy 302 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10820 v.4   Financial Derivative Securities 312 3.0 25.0
313658 v.1   Microeconomics 300 3.0 25.0
9792 v.8   Macroeconomics 300 3.0 25.0
  75.0

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