Bachelor of Applied Economics (943AA)
[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]
ABOUT THE COURSE
Economics is the predominant language in which public policy is written and analysed. Economists find employment in government, organisations which interact with the government was well as financial sector firms.
The course will provide the skills to critically examine major social issues confronting individuals and societies. Why does one country grow while another faces collapse? What should the government and Reserve Bank do? What are the best policies to respond to global warming?
Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This course provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.
An Honours year is available for high performing students.
LENGTH OF STUDY
The Bachelor of Applied Economics is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time).
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Applied Economics is available as part of a double degree course with the Bachelors of Commerce, Advertising & Marketing Communication, Management, or Politics & International Relations (4 years), the Bachelor of Laws (5 years), and the Diploma in Languages (4 years).
CAREER OPTIONS
- Business Analyst
- Economic Analyst
- Economist
- Industry economist
- Policy advisor
- Labor market economist
- Regulatory analyst
- Treasury officer
TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES
Bachelor of Applied Economics - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing
|
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6394 Business Economics |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Economics Minor (1) |
| Open Major (1) or Open Elective | Open Major (2) or Open Elective |
| Year 2 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 6383 Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 6369 Money, Employment and Growth | Economics Minor (2) |
| 6382 Intermediate Microeconomics | Economics Minor (3) |
| Open Major (3) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| Economics Minor (4) | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6408 International Economics | 6535 Advanced Economic Analysis |
| 6401 Contemporary Issues in Microeconomics | 6400 Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Applied Economics - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing
|
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | |
| Economics Minor (1) | |
| Economics Minor (2) | |
| Open Elective | |
| Year 2 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 6383 Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6394 Business Economics |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Economics Minor (3) |
| Open Elective | Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6369 Money, Employment and Growth | 6535 Advanced Economic Analysis |
| 6382 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 6400 Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics |
| Open Elective | Open Elective |
| Year 4 | |
| Economics Minor (4) | |
| 6408 International Economics | |
| 6401 Contemporary Issues in Microeconomics | |
| Open Elective |
Bachelor of Applied Economics - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)
|
Semester 1 |
Winter Term |
Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | Open Elective | 6394 Business Economics |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Economics Minor (1) | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective | 6383 Intermediate Macroeconomics |
| 6369 Money, Employment & Growth | Open Elective | Economics Minor (2) |
| 6382 Intermediate Microeconomics | Economics Minor (3) | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Economics Minor (4) | Open Elective | Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6408 International Economics | Open Elective | 6535 Advanced Economic Analysis |
| 6401 Contemporary Issues in Microeconomics | 6400 Contemporary Issues in Macroeconomics |
Note: The Bachelor of Applied Economics is not available in Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4) mode.
ABOUT OPEN MAJORS
Students studying the Bachelor of Applied Economics have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Services
- Government & Politics
- International Management
- Applied Statistics
- Journalism Studies
- Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
- Law & Technology
- Psychology: An Introduction
- Sustainability
see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.
Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.
All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS
Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.