312095 v.1 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).

Combinations available with this Major

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

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11001	v.4	Macroeconomics 200	3.0	25.0
				25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10815	v.4	Economic Techniques 201	3.0	25.0
		OR
3415	v.8	Public Economics 312	3.0	25.0
8931	v.6	Microeconomics 200	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10836	v.4	Econometrics 200	3.0	25.0
9792	v.8	Macroeconomics 300	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10540	v.3	Economic Theory 300	3.0	25.0
9766	v.7	Economic Policy 302	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
3414	v.8	International Economics 311	3.0	25.0
		OR
6966	v.4	Mathematical Economics 301	3.0	25.0
				25.0