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Bachelor of Applied Economics (943AA.3)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
361003 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
016545B | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make your mark on our country’s economic future
Gain a qualification in applied economics and open up your career options to a wide variety of positions. Through our course you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the workings of the economy, including; the context in which households, individuals and firms interact in the market, government's intervention in the market, and economic theory and its applications in a wide array of situations. You’ll enjoy a high degree of flexibility by choosing from open majors from any area of the university to suit your individual interests.
Study a Bachelor of Applied Economics at UC and you will:
- master economic theory and its applications in the real world
- confidently analyze economic data and provide advice to stakeholders
- be equipped to inform public policy
- develop a deeper understanding of how consumers, producers and companies interact with the market and react to government intervention
- find employment in various industries and levels of federal and state government institutions including Department of Treasury, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank and Productivity Commission.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
- Business Analyst
- Economic Analyst
- Economist
- Policy Advisor
- Regulatory Analyst
Course specific information
You may choose to widen your career options by choosing to study a Bachelor of Applied Economics as part of a double degree, such as:
- Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Management
Professional accreditation
None.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have T Mathematics/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW), and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Applied Economics (943AA) | 72 credit points
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
- From 2018 students should complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) in lieu of unit 9799.
Note:
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Intermediate Macroeconomics (9539) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Trade (9547) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Two Economics Minor Units
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Two Economics Minor Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Two Economics Minor Units
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Economics Minor Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Two Economics Minor Units
Semester 2
Economics Minor Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Economics Minor Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Two Economics Minor Units
Semester 2
Economics Minor Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| - The degree provides students with a strong core of knowledge in economic theory. - Students will learn to apply economic theory in the analysis of a wide-array of problems and real life situations. |
Problem Solving - ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions. |
| - Students will develop a deeper understanding of the workings of the economy. - Students will understand how different economic agents (such as consumers and producers) interact in the market and how government intervention affects their behaviour. |
Analysis and Inquiry - ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. |
| Students will develop the skills to write economic reports (individually or in groups) and communicate their ideas (and findings) through oral presentations. | Communication - ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. |
| Students will develop the skills to identify economic problems and apply critical thinking to find and evaluate solutions. | Problem Solving - ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions. Working Independently and with Others - ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. |
| Students will be able to interpret economic information and confidently analyse economic data and provide advice to various stakeholders. | Analysis and Inquiry - ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Professionalism and Social Responsibility - capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefits of others and the environment. |
Majors
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) (MN0203)
- Major in Professional Economics (MJ0101)
- Minor in Economics (MN0036)
- Major in Legal Studies (Business) (MJ0295)
- Major in Management (MJ0086)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in International Management (MJ0064)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Economics | BAppEc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
945AA Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Commerce
944AA Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Laws
946AA Bachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of Management
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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