Overview

The economics minor sequence at ACU promotes the knowledge and understanding of local business operations, consumer behaviour, economic policy, and national and global economic issues. The sequence encourages you to develop your interest in contemporary economic events and helps you to understand important issues such as unemployment, foreign debt, changes in the value of the dollar and the implication of these issues for consumers, businesses and the nation. You will also consider the policy options that are available to deal with these important issues in Australia and globally. The study of economics provides you with the knowledge and skills for a variety of careers in both the private and public sectors, as well as providing a pathway for further study. 

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Completion requirements

A student must complete 40 cp, consisting of:

  1. at least 10 cp of 100-level units (Part A);
  2. at least 20 cp at 200- and/or 300-level units (Part B).

Complete at least 10 credit points from the following:

  • ECON106Microeconomics 1: Theory and Applications10 CP
  • ECON107Macroeconomics 1: The Workings of a National Economy10 CP

Complete at least 20 credit points from the following:

  • ECON220Markets, Policies and Prices: Microeconomics 210 CP
  • ECON221Understanding Economic Policymaking: Macroeconomics 210 CP
  • ECON222Economics of the Developing World10 CP
  • ECON223The Global Economy10 CP
  • ECON224Beautiful mind: Behavioural Economics10 CP
  • ECON225Economics of Crime and Punishment10 CP
  • ECON226Wealth of Ideas: History of Economic Thought10 CP
  • ECON305Economic Policy Analysis10 CP
  • ECON306Stories data tell: Applied Econometrics10 CP
  • HUMA332Arts and Humanities Special Project10 CP

    *Restriction requirement for HUMA332. A quota applies to this unit. An application process applies for special projects on offer and academic merit will be considered. The student must have a GPA of at least 5.5 and be undertaking a major taught by the National School of Arts and Humanities (not including Mathematics and Design and Technology). Permission from the National Head of School is required prior to enrolling in this unit.

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