Economics
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Economics
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course provides students with a thorough grounding in economic theory while developing skills in quantitative analysis and logical thought. Graduates are equipped with the tools needed to analyse and solve business problems. Students receive training in microeconomics (the study of households, firms and markets), macroeconomics (the study of growth, unemployment and inflation) and economic history, as well as the application of economics to policy issues.
Specialisation sequences are available in:
Business Economics: Economic principles applied to specific problems and opportunities facing business managers.
Business Models and Forecasting: Econometric and simulation models of economic variables.
International Trade and Finance: Analysing trade and trade agreements, financial flows, exchange rates and government policies.
Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy: Behaviour of inflation, unemployment, national output and the business cycle.
Microeconomics Analysis and Policy: Industry structure and regulation, how managers solve business problems and set prices, effects of government taxation and spending.
Resource and Environmental Economics: The tools to analyse and help solve the many environmental problems confronting society.
Course structure
Students complete twelve core subjects, eight electives in economics, and four general electives.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Business economics, business models and forecasting, international trade and finance, macroeconomic analysis and policy, microeconomic analysis and policy, resource and environmental economics.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/mid-year).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
Completion of Economics facilitates an additional aggregate point. Performances in prerequisite studies and business studies (any) also considered.
Selection
ENTER 75.20
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form for work experience to be considered.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Mathematics (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Hear our 2009 Open Day session about economics and finance at La Trobe on iTunes
Career opportunities
Graduates have diverse career opportunities in large corporations, government organisations, administration, and the banking and finance industries. Within these organisations, they can work in areas such as policy, trade, international economics, development economics, environmental economics, public relations or international relations.
Professional recognition
The appropriate choice of subjects can lead to membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Contact information
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Future Students Centre
Telephone: 1300 135 045
Email: study@latrobe.edu.au
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover