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230007 v.3 Economics Major


Introduction

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).

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10815 v.3   Economic Techniques 102 4.0 25.0
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0
9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
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 ELECTIVE   25.0
      SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 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
6966 v.3 # Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0
9751 v.7   Economics (Industrial) 301 3.0 25.0
10539 v.4   Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0
10541 v.3   International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10542 v.3   Labour Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10827 v.3 # History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0
11000 v.4 # Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0
12600 v.3   Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 4.0 25.0
305288 v.2   Competitive Analysis 200 3.0 25.0
305291 v.2   Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0
305302 v.2   Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300 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
           
# Strongly recommended for prospective honours students.
NB Students may choose to undertake a minor in place of elective units.
           

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