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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Economics B.Ec
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 3 years (full time)
Degree: Bachelor

Program Outline

The study of economics relates to the entire range of activities undertaken by a country’s organisations and focuses on the 'big picture'. Economics courses are primarily concerned with the economic welfare of a country’s population and the management of its public institutions and private business enterprises.

The study of economics at the University of Adelaide will help you understand how a market economy works. It will also help you to develop other important employment skills - critical and logical thinking, evaluation of argument and evidence, knowing where and how to find information, working with initiative and in teams, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing. These are the skills that employers constantly seek in graduates.

The typical Bachelor of Economics program combines a major in economics with a selection of elective courses. Half of the courses are in economics including economic principles, applied economics, statistics and economic history. Electives can be additional economics courses, including in the areas of environmental economics, international trade and development economics, and commerce courses such as marketing or management. Students can also choose courses from other disciplines, for example, geography, history, languages, philosophy, politics, applied or pure mathematics, science and computer science.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 70.2
2007 Fee-paying TER: 75
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 314141
Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499
Australian Full-fee place: $16,000
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
International TER 75
IB 25
A-Level 7
UEC [Malaysia] 20
SAT [US] 1665
ISC & CBSE [India] 70%
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $16,890
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Areas of Specialisation

As only about half of the Bachelor of Economics program is made up of compulsory courses, it is possible to choose elective courses which will complement a specialisation in a particular area of economics, such as a focus on international or environmental economics.

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Students who have not completed mathematics to at least SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies (or equivalent) must complete Mathematics for Economists I before attempting level II economics core courses. The course assumes no previous study of mathematics and covers topics relevant to economics undergraduates.

For students commencing Level 1 in 2009:

Level I
  • ECON 1004: Principles of Microeconomics I
  • ECON 1000: Principles of Macroeconomics I
  • ECON 1008: Business and Economics Statistics I
  • ECON 1005: Mathematics for Economists I or Economics Level I course

Plus four Level 1 Electives chosen from:

  • ECON 1009: International Financial Institutions & Markets I
  • Courses from other disciplines offered within the University
Level II
  • ECON 2506: Intermediate Microeconomics II
  • ECON 2507: Intermediate Macroeconomics II
  • ECON 2504: Intermediate Econometrics II
  • Economics Level II course

Plus four Level II Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University. 

Level III
  • Four Economics Level III courses 

Plus four Level III Electives from the Economics courses or from other disciplines within the University.  

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Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Economics is designed primarily as an education for future managers and decision makers in all areas of the economy - private firms, government departments, consultancies and private and public interest groups. Economics graduates are employed by trading and merchant banks, stockbrokers, manufacturers and distributors, insurance companies, and a wide range of government organisations. Other options include journalism, teaching and international consulting.

After completion of an Honours or higher degree, graduates may call themselves a professional economist and usually work for companies, governments, international agencies, or as university lecturers. The Bachelor of Economics is also the first step for those who would like to take more advanced studies in economics and related fields.

Potential careers

Market Researcher, Foreign Affairs, Political Advisor, Stockbroker, Business Consultant, Economic Researcher, Economist, Export / Import trade, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Government and Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst, Journalist, Accountant, Banker, Business Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Consultant, Development Officer, Diplomatic corps, Project Officer, Public Servant, Research Assistant, Environmental Consultant, Government officer

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Program Rules

School of Economics

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Last updated: Monday, 11 Aug 2008