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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

305754 v.4 Master of Applied Economics

MAppEcon(Curtin)

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

Introduction

This course provides a foundation in the core principles of economics as well as intermediate units in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and economic policy. Students will gain an understanding of economic relationships and the tools of analysis to understand today’s economic problems. It will appeal to graduate students who are working in areas of applied economics and is particularly suitable for careers in private business, the public sector, teaching, banking and consulting.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised institution in a discipline other than economics.

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.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible 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
13503 v.4   Introductory Econometrics 511 3.0 25.0
305580 v.2   Environmental Economics for Business 501 3.0 25.0
305813 v.4   Finance Principles 515 3.0 25.0
307795 v.2   Economic Principles 515 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13504 v.4   Macroeconomics 500 3.0 25.0
13506 v.4   Microeconomics 500 3.0 25.0
312406 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 601 3.0 25.0
314573 v.1   Topics in Economic Theory 600 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
314380 v.1   Business Project Economics and Finance 695 3.0 50.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
13314 v.3   International Trade 501 3.0 25.0
13508 v.3   Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0
13509 v.4   Economic Theory 500 3.0 25.0
13509 v.4   Economic Theory 500 3.0 25.0
13510 v.4   Economics Asian Development 507 3.0 25.0
13513 v.5   International Economics 511 3.0 25.0
13514 v.4   Economic Policy 506 3.0 25.0
313472 v.1   Public Economics 512 4.0 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#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 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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