Key Program - Economics and Finance
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT2004.1
Related Courses
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2739.2
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce
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2739.5
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses:
YES, but restrictions apply.
This key program fulfils the educational requirements for admission as an Associate (A Fin) of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (finsia) provided the applicant is at least working in the financial services industry. All other students are eligible to apply for Affiliate membership (no postnominals apply). This key program is designed to provide a broad based and highly flexible education in understanding how the economy functions. The topics covered span political and social sciences, financial and business disciplines. Students will be prepared for employment in a large range of occupations in business, government and the social services 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
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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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200488
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Corporate Financial Management
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And one elective
Spring session
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200531
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Industry Economics and Markets
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
Engaged Learning Unit (200537):
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200537
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Economics and Finance Engagement Project
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Choose one of
And two electives
Spring session
Choose one of
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200530
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Microeconomic Theory and Applications
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Choose one of
And two electives
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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