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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

307127 v.2 Economics Double Degree Major


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


This double degree 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.


Professional Recognition

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



Major/Stream Organisation


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
311353 v.3   Communication in Business 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.5   Business Law 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
11001 v.4   Macroeconomics 200 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
8931 v.6   Microeconomics 200 3.0 25.0
10815 v.4   Economic Techniques 201 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3415 v.9   Public Economics 212 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION  
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10836 v.4   Econometrics 200 3.0 25.0
9792 v.8   Macroeconomics 300 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION  
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
313658 v.1   Microeconomics 300 3.0 25.0
9766 v.7   Economic Policy 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS  
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
12034 v.6   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
6966 v.4   Mathematical Economics 301 3.0 25.0
  OR  
3414 v.8   International Economics 311 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS  
  50.0




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