UNIT SET INFORMATION

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Economics Major  
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Y04 BACHELOR OF LAWS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 
 

Provides an understanding of the two broad areas of macro and micro economics, as well as equipping students with the transferable employability skills of leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem solving, sought by graduate employers.
It is a vital backdrop to a business career, and the economist's approach to problem analysis is deeply embedded in our society. Economists are found in every sphere of commercial activity, for example the public sector, banking, journalism and politics.
Economics can be a great accompaniment to a second major in Accounting, Finance or Marketing.

 

Students not enrolled into G95 (Bachelor of Business) who wish to take this major must consult the coordinator.

 

 

Careers
Economist, Economic Adviser, Management Consultant, Diplomat, Bank Officer, Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer

 

 

The Economics major consists of 120 credit points (8 units).

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.

This major can be completed off-campus (online) although the full selection of elective units may not be available.
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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BUSINESS CORE UNITS REQUIRED TO MEET PRERQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:
ACC1100 Accounting I 15
ECF1120 Finance I 15
ECF1151 Quantitative and Statistical Techniques for Business 15
 
UNITS IN THE MAJOR:
ECF1110 Economics I 15
ECF2210 Capital Markets II 15
ECF2211 National Economy II 15
ECF2258 Business Analysis 15
ECF2380 Business Economics II 15
Three units selected from:
ECF3215 Business and Corporate Strategy 15
ECF3221 International Economics and Finance III 15
ECF3600 Economics of Work and Pay 15
ECF3612 Applied Economics: A Business Consulting Approach 15
 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012