Courses Handbook 2008

305754 v.2 Master of International Trade

MIntlTrade(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055646G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years


Introduction

Economic theory and policy has an important role in describing and analysing the changes occurring in national economies, and in the relationship between economies. This course provides a detailed understanding of contemporary economic issues that relateto a changing global environment, with an emphasis on Australia and East Asia. It caters for students seeking careers with an international trade focus. Students receive a foundation in economics and finance theory as well as an understanding of their application in the global economy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than economics or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Depending on their previous field of study, students may be required to complete up to four additional units before commencing the first stage.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligble for associate professional membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA Branch).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11637 v.3   International Banking 563 3.0 25.0
13314 v.3   International Trade 501 3.0 25.0
305813 v.3   Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0
307795 v.1   Economics (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10962 v.3   Law (International Business) 533 3.0 25.0
12217 v.3   Global Distribution and Transportation 501 3.0 25.0
12285 v.4   Global Business 650 3.0 25.0
12474 v.3   International Marketing 615 3.0 25.0
12753 v.3   Finance (International) 573 3.0 25.0
13200 v.3   Finance (Instruments and Markets) 559 3.0 25.0
13311 v.3   Tourism Economics 502 3.0 25.0
13503 v.3   Econometrics (Introductory) 511 3.0 25.0
13504 v.3   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 502 3.0 25.0
13506 v.3   Economics (Markets) 503 3.0 25.0
13507 v.3   Mathematical Economics 501 3.0 25.0
13508 v.3   Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0
13510 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 507 3.0 25.0
13513 v.4   Economics (International Trade) 505 3.0 25.0
305580 v.2   Environmental Economics for Business 501 3.0 25.0
306365 v.2   Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 500 3.0 25.0
5294 v.7   Public Finance 565 3.0 25.0
5707 v.6   Accounting (International) 514 3.0 25.0
5735 v.6   Labour Economics 563 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
N1      Students need to ensure that they comply with any pre-requisite requirements.

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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