305754 v.2 Master of International Trade
MIntlTrade(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 045232A
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
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 and East Asia. It caters for students seeking careers with an international trade focus. Students receive a foundation in economic and finance theory as well as an understanding of their application in the global economy.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Any undergraduate degree or a graduate diploma in international trade from a recognised tertiary institution.
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 where a similar unit has been completed at the undergraduate level. A suitable replacement unit will be selected in consultation with the Head of School.
Duration and Availability
This course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. An additional semester of foundation units may be required in cases where the applicant does not have a commerce background.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 13314 | v.3 | International Trade 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13503 | v.3 | Econometrics (Introductory) 511 | 3.0 | 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 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | 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
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J