Courses Handbook 2009

235010 v.3 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
10993 v.4   Business Statistics 201 3.0 25.0
311353 v.2   Communication in Business 100 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 3.0 25.0
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
311816 v.1   Applied Contract Law 200 3.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
6966 v.3   Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0
  OR
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 25.0
9753 v.6   Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12034 v.5   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
9754 v.5   Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0
9766 v.6   Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0
  OR
11998 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Hrs/Wk Credit
10541 v.3   International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10820 v.3   Finance (Derivative Securities) 312 3.0 25.0
10821 v.3   Finance (Market for Corporate Control) 311 3.0 25.0
11000 v.4 *#   Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0
11038 v.4   Finance (Corporate) 307 3.0 25.0
12600 v.3   Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0
12608 v.3   Finance (Decision Making) 315 3.0 25.0
305291 v.2   Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0
305408 v.2   Environmental Economics for Business 201 3.0 25.0
307523 v.1   Economics of E-Business 349 3.0 25.0
3414 v.7   Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0
3415 v.7   Economics (Public) 312 3.0 25.0
4561 v.4   Global Money and Capital Markets 200 3.0 25.0
*#      Strongly recommended for prospective honours students.
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