312778 v.2 Economics and Geography Double Major
Introduction
Economics Major-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). Sustainable Development Major- Climate change and environmental stress more generally pose great challenges to humanity in every corner of the globe. Making human lives sustainable in such conditions involves meeting challenges which extend from securing essential food and energy supplies to developing viable settlements, social, cultural and economic institutions, as well as finding effective systems of local, national and international governance. The sustainable development major explores the varied dimensions of social, economic and political change in an environmentally stressed world.It examines the threats and opportunities to developing and maintaining local communities within the context of regional, national and international processes.
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 | ||
| 312117 | v.2 | Geography Major | 200.0 | ||
| 400.0 | |||||
Handbook Disclaimer
The online handbook is the repository of Curtin University of Technology (“Curtin”) course information. While Curtin makes all reasonable endeavors to keep its online courses handbook up-to-date, information within this website is subject to change from time to time. Curtin reserves the right to change the contents and/or the method of assessment, to change or alter tuition fees of any unit of study, to withdraw/any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program without notification via the website.
For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.
