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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.

312778 v.2 Economics and Geography Double Major

Introduction

Economics Major-This major has been designed for those who seek careers in both the public and private sector. Students will acquire good analytical skills which are highly valued in careers in the business world. Areas of specialisation include: international economics, public finance, and labour economics. Graduates are eligible for associate professional membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch). Sustainable Development Major- Climate change and environmental stress more generally pose great challenges to humanity in every corner of the globe. Making human lives sustainable in such conditions involves meeting challenges which extend from securing essential food and energy supplies to developing viable settlements, social, cultural and economic institutions, as well as finding effective systems of local, national and international governance. The sustainable development major explores the varied dimensions of social, economic and political change in an environmentally stressed world.It examines the threats and opportunities to developing and maintaining local communities within the context of regional, national and international processes.

Combinations available with this Major

The combinations being supported are: Bachelor of Commerce Electives Stream; Economics & Finance; Economics & Management; Economics & Marketing; Economics & Property; Economics & Sustainable Development; Economics & International Relations.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
312095 v.1   Economics Major 200.0
312117 v.2   Geography Major 200.0
  400.0

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