295006 v.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Economics and Finance)
PGradDipBus(Curtin)
Introduction
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to develop expertise in selected areas of financial management and applied economics. Students choose a mix between the two areas which best suit their professional needs. It is advisable that students contemplating taking this course have some basic mathematical skills.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in finance, economics or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification. Students must have appropriate academic preparation in the intended field of specialisation.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
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 |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 10976 | v.5 | Economics (Micro) 566 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10977 | v.5 | Economics (History of Economic Thought) 567 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10978 | v.6 | Economics (Public Finance) 568 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10979 | v.5 | Economics (International) 569 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10980 | v.5 | Finance (Corporate) 567 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 10982 | v.5 | Finance (International) 569 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 11698 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Economics and Finance) 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11699 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Economics and Finance) 592 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12460 | v.4 | Economics (Labour) 570 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12461 | v.4 | Economics (Macro) 571 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12462 | v.4 | Economics (Special Topics) 572 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12463 | v.4 | Finance (Statement Analysis) 566 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12464 | v.4 | Financial (Markets and Institutions) 576 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12465 | v.4 | Finance (Special Topics) 577 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 12746 | v.4 | Topics in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy 573 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 13618 | v.3 | Financial Econometrics 575 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 303937 | v.3 | Finance (Advanced Investment Analysis) 578 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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