Online Courses Handbook 2003

305339 v.1 Global Economics and Finance Double Major

Introduction
Economic theory and policy has an important role in describing and analysing the changes occurring in national economies and in the relationship between economies. Finance complements the role of economics by analysing the financial relationship betweenfirms and individuals. This double major provides a detailed understanding of contemporary economic and financial issues that relate to a changing global environment, with an emphasis on Australia, East Asia and North America. It caters for those seeking careers as economists or financial analysts in both the private and public sector. Graduates in Economics are eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economics Society of Australia (Western Australia Branch).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 2

10815 v.2 Economic Techniques 102 4.0 25.0

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10993 v.2 Business Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

2806 v.4 Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0

4561 v.3 Global Money and Capital Markets 200 3.0 25.0

OR

10391 v.4 Asian Trade and Finance 301 3.0 25.0

8931 v.4 Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10836 v.2 Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0

2807 v.4 Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0

9792 v.6 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

3414 v.6 Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0

9753 v.5 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10541 v.2 International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0

11998 v.2 Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0

OR

305302 v.1 # Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300 3.0 25.0

9754 v.4 Finance (International) 302 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

3415 v.6 Economics (Public) 312 3.0 25.0

4435 v.3 Labour Markets 200 3.0 25.0

8983 v.9 International Policy 201 3.0 25.0

9751 v.6 Economics (Industrial) 301 3.0 25.0

9766 v.5 Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0

9986 v.2 Asian Management Seminar 301 3.0 25.0

10539 v.3 Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0

10540 v.2 Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0

10542 v.2 Labour Economics 302 3.0 25.0

10827 v.2 History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0

10835 v.2 International Management 375 3.0 25.0

11000 v.3 Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0

11039 v.3 International Trade and Banking 305 3.0 25.0

12600 v.2 Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0

12613 v.2 International Marketing 250 3.0 25.0

300956 v.2 Finance (Analysis) 206 4.0 25.0

305228 v.1 Accounting (Financial) 250 3.0 25.0

305291 v.1 Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0

305408 v.1 Environmental Economics for Business 201 3.0 25.0

# This unit may be selected as an option.

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