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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
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On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y88 - CRICOS:
075160G - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Business
Major In Economics
Provides an understanding of the two broad areas of Economics (Macro and Micro) as well as equipping students with employability skills such as leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem solving, which are much sought after by employers.
Knowledge of economics is vital in a business career.
Related careers
Economist, Economic Adviser, Management Consultant, Diplomat, Bank Officer, Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer
Related studies
Economics can be a great accompaniment to a second major in Accounting, Finance or Marketing.
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Provides an understanding of the two broad areas of Economics (Macro and Micro) as well as equipping students with employability skills such as leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem solving, which are much sought after by employers.
Knowledge of economics is vital in a business career. Economists find employment in every sphere of commercial activity both in the public and private sector, for example, in financial services, public administration and resources.
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 | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ECF3602 | Economics for Planning and Development | 15 | |
| ECF3603 | Environmental Economics | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: