Key Program - Applied Economics
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KP2739AE.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses:
YES, but restrictions apply.
This key program will no longer be offered from 2011. This key program is constructed to provide general skills in economics along with specific core expertise in financial management and financial economics. This knowledge can be used in all areas of banking and finance, investment and funds management, government, industry and the service sector.
Key Program
Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which includes compulsory units plus units associated with a particular business discipline (together making up the Key Program) and free elective units as outlined in the structure below. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points within their Key Program at level 3; for some Key Programs this may include a combination of core units and elective units
Year 1
Autumn session
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200184
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Introduction to Business Law
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200336
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Business Academic Skills
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200525
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Principles of Economics
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Choose one of the following two units:
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200052
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Introduction to Economic Methods
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200032
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Statistics for Business
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Spring session
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200101
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Accounting Information for Managers
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200549
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The Australian Macroeconomy
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Year 2
Autumn session
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200048
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Financial Institutions and Markets
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And two electives
Spring session
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200531
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Industry Economics and Markets
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
Engaged Learning Unit:-
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200537
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Economics and Finance Engagement Project
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One elective
One alternate unit
Choose one of:
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200530
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Microeconomic Theory and Applications
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Spring session
Three electives
One alternate unit
Alternate Units
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200075
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Urban and Regional Economics
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Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for majors and sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
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