Faculty of Business and Law
Bachelor of Economics
| Program Code | 10287 |
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| Graduate Level | Undergraduate |
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| Contributing Schools and Faculties | Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School |
| Admission Instructions | How to apply as a: |
| Program Award Rules and Schedules | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face on campus. |
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Back to topDescription (click to hide)
This program is for continuing students only.
New students wishing to study economics may do so as a major within the new Bachelor of Commerce program.
The study of economics is crucial to understanding how government and business operate effectively in a global economy. Economics will also give you the knowledge and the skills to analyse data, recognise trends, undertake research and make educated forecasts about likely economic outcomes.
Back to topWhy study with us? (click to hide)
Many of our graduates have gone on to lead great careers both in Australia and overseas, as a result of the course content and our effective teaching methods.
The degree provides considerable flexibility in the choice of courses and specialist pursuits. It starts with six prescribed courses and then progresses to one of the two major sequences of study - Economic Policy Analysis, or Money, Banking and Trade and Finance.
Back to topCareer Opportunities (click to hide)
Career choices include public and private sector positions in finance and securities analysis, and government positions in policy analysis and development. Careers are also available in stockbroking, investment analysis, labour market research, taxation economics, and treasury positions in banking and environmental planning.
Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)
This program is for continuing students only.
Back to topAssumed Knowledge (click to hide)
Mathematics
Back to topCredit Transfer (click to hide)
This will not apply from 2009
Back to topHonours (click to hide)
A separate Honours award is available as an additional year to students who have achieved a credit grade point average.
Back to topInternational Students (click to hide)
International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Back to topSpecial Needs (click to hide)
Student with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonable adjustments are provided in a timely manner. Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medial condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.
Back to topRequirements and Structure
To complete the degree, students must pass courses totalling 240 units (generally made up of 24 courses worth 10 units each). The academic program has three distinct components: Core Courses, a Major Sequence and Elective Courses.
The 240 units required to complete the degree must include:
- All Core Courses;
- A Major Sequence in Economic Policy Analysis, or Money, Banking Trade and Finance;
- No more than 100 units at 1000 level and
- At least 60 units at 3000 level.
Back to topTransition Arrangements
No new intake into this program from 2008
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Back to topCourse Information
| Back to topCore Courses (click to hide) | |||
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| Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| ACFI1002 | Accounting Practice This course replaces ACFI1010. | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions This course replaces ECON1100. | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| ECON1002 | Macroeconomics in the Global Economy This course replaces ECON1110. | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| ECON1130 | Basic Econometrics and Quantitative Modelling | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| IRHR1001 | Managing the Organisation This course replaces IRHR1110. | Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2013 (Central Coast) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| EBUS2000 | Information and Communication in Business This course replaces EBUS1010. | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Semester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2013 (Central Coast) | 10 units |
| Back to topElectives (click to hide) | |
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| For more information on electives, including online electives, please visit the Online Electives page. (opens in a new page) | |
| Choose 100 units outside core or compulsory courses for this program. | 100 units |
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