Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

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 3.0 25.0
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

310316 v.1   Foundations of International Business 201 3.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12034 v.5   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
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
9766 v.6   Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0
10539 v.4   Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0
10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
10541 v.3   International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10827 v.3 # History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 3.0 25.0
10993 v.3   Business Statistics 101 3.0 25.0
11000 v.4 # Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0
11998 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0
12600 v.3   Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 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
 
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