314708 v.1 Applied Economics Major (MCom)
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 major provides a foundation in the core principles of economics as well as intermediate units in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and economic policy. Students will gain an understanding of economic relationships and the tools of analysis to understand today’s economic problems. It will appeal to graduate students who are working in areas of applied economics and is particularly suitable for careers in private business, the public sector, teaching, banking and consulting.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13503 | v.4 | Introductory Econometrics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305580 | v.2 | Environmental Economics for Business 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314711 | v.1 | Culture and Ethics in Business 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13314 | v.3 | International Trade 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13504 | v.4 | Macroeconomics 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13506 | v.4 | Microeconomics 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13509 | v.4 | Economic Theory 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13510 | v.4 | Economics Asian Development 507 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314712 | v.1 | Business Research Methods 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313472 | v.1 | Public Economics 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13508 | v.3 | Econometrics 513 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314573 | v.2 | Topics in Economics 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13514 | v.4 | Economic Policy 506 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5721 | v.8 | Business Research Project 595 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5722 | v.7 | Business Research Project 596 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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