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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.

312772 v.1 Economics and International Relations Double Major

Introduction

Economics Major- is 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). International Relations Major- is the study of how the many parts of the international system relate to each other, and what this means for individual people. Its central aim is to understand how and why the world is the way we see it today, giving us some hope that we can plan for its future. The program covers the fields of comparative politics, international relations theory, foreign policy, strategic studies, and political history. Topics include economic globalisation; regional studies with an emphasis on Asia; international security considered broadly; human rights; and environmental change.

Combinations available with this Major

The combinations being supported are: Bachelor of Commerce Electives Stream; Economics & Finance; Economics & Management; Economics & Marketing; Economics & Property; Economics & Sustainable Development; Economics & International Relations.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
312095 v.1   Economics Major 200.0
312331 v.1   International Relations Major 200.0
  400.0

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