305754 v.1 Master of International Trade

MIntlTrade(Curtin)

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. This course provides a detailed understanding of contemporary economic issues that relate to a changing global environment, with an emphasis on Australia, East Asia and North America. It caters for students seeking careers with an international focus. Students receive a strong foundation in macro and micro economic theory as well as an understanding of economic policy in the global economy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Any undergraduate degree with a non-economic major. Under certain circumstances students with an economics background may be allowed to enter the course, with the approval of the Head of School. Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete additional foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Specific Requirements
Candidates without a commerce background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550, Organisational Behaviour 550, Financial Management 550, Information for Business Decisions 550.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have completed equivalent postgraduate units in prior studies may receive credit in this course. Waivers from specific units may be approved, with students required to select replacement units with the approval of the Head of School.

Duration and Availability
This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Most units are available in external mode and some units may be available over a summer period. Candidates without a commerce background may be required to complete additional foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA).

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13314 v.3 International Trade 501 3.0 25.0

13503 v.3 Econometrics (Introductory) 511 4.0 25.0

13504 v.3 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 502 3.0 25.0

13506 v.3 Economics (Markets) 503 3.0 25.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits

5294 v.7 Public Finance 565 3.0 25.0

5735 v.6 Labour Economics 563 3.0 25.0

11653 v.2 Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 694 6.0 50.0

12746 v.4 Topics in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy 573 3.0 50.0

13507 v.3 Mathematical Economics 501 3.0 25.0

13508 v.3 Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0

13509 v.3 Economic Theory 500 3.0 25.0

13510 v.3 Economics (Asian Development) 507 3.0 25.0

13511 v.3 Economics (History of Economic Thought) 508 3.0 25.0

13512 v.3 Economics (Industrial) 502 3.0 25.0

13513 v.4 Economics (International Trade) 505 3.0 25.0

13514 v.3 Economics (Policy Issues) 506 3.0 25.0

304193 v.3 Time Series Modelling 504 3.0 25.0

306364 v.2 International Financial Economics 502 3.0 25.0

306365 v.2 Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 500 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.