Courses Handbook 2009

230007 v.3 Economics Major


Introduction

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).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
311353 v.2   Communication in Business 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10815 v.3   Economic Techniques 102 3.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12034 v.5   Business Capstone 301 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
10541 v.3   International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 3.0 25.0
10993 v.4   Business Statistics 201 3.0 25.0
11000 v.4 #   Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0
11998 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0
12600 v.3   Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
2807 v.5   Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0
300956 v.3   Finance (Analysis) 206 3.0 25.0
305291 v.2   Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0
305408 v.2   Environmental Economics for Business 201 3.0 25.0
307523 v.1   Economics of E-Business 349 3.0 25.0
3414 v.7   Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0
3415 v.7   Economics (Public) 312 3.0 25.0
4561 v.4   Global Money and Capital Markets 200 3.0 25.0
6966 v.3 #   Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0
9751 v.7   Economics (Industrial) 301 3.0 25.0
9766 v.6   Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0
#      Strongly recommended for prospective honours students
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