Online Courses Handbook 2003

305754 v.1 Master of International Trade

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, East Asia and North America. It caters for students seeking careers with an international focus. Students receive a strong foundation in macro and micro economic theory as well as an understanding of economic policy in the global economy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Any undergraduate degree with a non economic major. Under certain circumstances students with an economics background may be allowed to enter the course, with the approval of the Head of School. Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete additional foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Specific Requirements
Candidates without sufficient background may be required to complete one or more of the following foundation units before commencing the first stage - Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550, Organisational Behaviour 550, Financial Management 550, Information for Business Decisions 550.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have completed equivalent units in prior studies may receive credit for completed units. Waiver from specific units may be approved, with students required to select further units from the available list or from other units with the approval of the Head of School.

Duration and Availability
This course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part time study. Most units are available in external mode and some units may be available over a summer period. The duration will be increased for those candidates required to undertake additional foundation units.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (WA).

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13314 v.2 International Trade 501 3.0 25.0

13503 v.2 Econometrics (Introductory) 511 4.0 25.0

13504 v.2 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 502 3.0 25.0

13506 v.2 Economics (Markets) 503 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

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

5294 v.6 Public Finance 565 3.0 25.0

5735 v.5 Labour Economics 563 3.0 25.0

10966 v.3 Research Methods (Economics and Finance) 683 3.0 50.0

11653 v.2 Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 694 6.0 50.0

12746 v.3 Topics in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy 573 3.0 50.0

13507 v.2 Mathematical Economics 501 3.0 25.0

13508 v.2 Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0

13509 v.2 Economic Theory 500 3.0 25.0

13510 v.2 Economics (Asian Development) 507 3.0 25.0

13511 v.2 Economics (History of Economic Thought) 508 3.0 25.0

13512 v.2 Economics (Industrial) 502 3.0 25.0

13513 v.2 Economics (International Trade) 505 3.0 25.0

13514 v.2 Economics (Policy Issues) 506 3.0 25.0

304193 v.3 Time Series Modelling 504 3.0 25.0

306364 v.1 International Financial Economics 502 3.0 25.0

306365 v.1 Economics (Asian-Pacific Markets) 500 3.0 25.0