Bachelor of Economics

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Economics aims to provide students with an understanding of the way contemporary economies work.

This course focuses on the skills and issues that are likely to be focal in future economic professions, both in the private and in the public and government sector.

Units such as health … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Economics aims to provide students with an understanding of the way contemporary economies work.

This course focuses on the skills and issues that are likely to be focal in future economic professions, both in the private and in the public and government sector.

Units such as health economics, ecological economics, economic development and public economics are specifically designed to address important economic and societal challenges of our time.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of key ideas in contemporary economics and how they apply to the problems faced by key economics decision makers.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key econometric ideas.
3. Demonstrate competence in relation to key econometric skills.
4. Evaluate established economics knowledge.
5. Critically analyse economics issues.
6. Recommend appropriate solutions to economic problems.
7. Demonstrate communication skills relevant to an appropriate professional environment.
8. Evaluate issues relating to business ethics and sustainability in addressing business challenges.
9. Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration and engagement.

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