Online Courses Handbook 2003

234807 v.4 Economics and Financial Planning Double Major

Introduction
This double major is designed to provide both the theoretical and technical skills necessary to operate in the financial planning industry. It aims to graduate students who are technically competent, professional and well respected in the financial markets. The program provides a good foundation for students seeking employment in the financial planning arena. It also enables professionals currently employed in the field to further develop their skills. This course is accredited with the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership (AFPA) after the relevant work experience requirements are met. It also meets the educational requirements for entry into the Certified Planner (CFP) program. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (Western Australia Branch).

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 2

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

11010 v.2 Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10815 v.2 Economic Techniques 102 4.0 25.0

12970 v.3 Finance (Personal) 220 3.0 25.0

2806 v.4 Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0

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

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

2807 v.4 Finance (Managerial) 212 3.0 25.0

6798 v.3 Taxation 301 3.0 25.0

6966 v.2 Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0

OR

300956 v.2 Finance (Analysis) 206 4.0 25.0

8931 v.4 Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10993 v.2 Business Statistics 101 4.0 25.0

12971 v.2 Financial and Securities Law 298 3.0 25.0

12973 v.2 Estate Planning 326 3.0 25.0

9753 v.5 Finance (Portfolio Management) 301 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12972 v.2 Superannuation and Retirement Planning 321 3.0 25.0

300957 v.2 Finance (Plan Construction) 319 3.0 25.0

300958 v.2 Finance (Risk and Insurance) 309 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

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

3415 v.6 Economics (Public) 312 3.0 25.0

9751 v.6 Economics (Industrial) 301 3.0 25.0

9766 v.5 Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0

10539 v.3 Economics (Managerial) 304 3.0 25.0

10540 v.2 Economic Theory 300 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

10836 v.2 Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0

11000 v.3 Econometrics 313 4.0 25.0

11998 v.2 Economics (Asian Development) 302 3.0 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