Online Courses Handbook 2003

230007 v.3 Economics Major

Introduction
This major has been designed for those who seek careers in either the public or private sectors. 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 (Western Australia Branch).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 2

10815 v.2 Economic Techniques 102 4.0 25.0

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10993 v.2 Business Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

2806 v.4 Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0

8931 v.4 Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10836 v.2 Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0

9792 v.6 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10540 v.2 Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

9766 v.5 Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0

OR

11998 v.2 Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

2807 v.4 Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0

3414 v.6 Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0

3415 v.6 Economics (Public) 312 3.0 25.0

4561 v.3 Global Money and Capital Markets 200 3.0 25.0

6966 v.2 # Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0

9751 v.6 Economics (Industrial) 301 3.0 25.0

10539 v.3 Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0

10541 v.2 International Financial Economics 302 3.0 25.0

10542 v.2 Labour Economics 302 3.0 25.0

10827 v.2 # History of Economic Thought 302 3.0 25.0

11000 v.3 # Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0

11999 v.2 Economic History 200 3.0 25.0

12600 v.2 Tourism Economics 202 3.0 25.0

300956 v.2 Finance (Analysis) 206 4.0 25.0

305288 v.1 Competitive Analysis 200 3.0 25.0

305291 v.1 Strategic Games 201 3.0 25.0

305302 v.1 Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 300 3.0 25.0

305408 v.1 Environmental Economics for Business 201 3.0 25.0

# Strongly recommended for prospective honours students.

NB Students may choose to undertake a minor in place of elective units.