BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (BEcon) Program Requirements The study of economics is central to an understanding of business, markets, trade, government policies and international issues, globalisation, health, development, and the environment. This program is for students intending to become economists and analysts in the public and private sectors and leads to careers in business, finance, international development, health, human resource management, marketing, management and research. The School of Economics is the State's largest, most experienced and influential economics school. Graduates are equipped to work on important policy and decision challenges in business and government. The program focuses on the resource allocation and decision making. Students can pursue individual interests and professional specialisations through a wide choice of courses. Study areas available include business economics; economic history; econometrics; environmental and resource economics, financial markets; labour economics; health economics; international trade and development; macroeconomics; and microeconomics. Bachelor of Economics (BEcon) A student is required to obtain #48 from the BEcon List comprising - #20 of compulsory courses from Group 1; and #4 from Group 2; and #10 from Group 3; and #14 of elective courses (no more than #8 may be from level 1 courses) including – o #4 from Groups 2, 3 or 4; and o #10 of general elective courses from Groups 2, 3 or 4, or from almost any other undergraduate program in the University as approved by the Executive Dean. Students wishing to complete a major in either International Trade and Finance, Business and Industry, or Quantitative Methods will need to complete six courses from the BEcon List for the relevant major, of which #6 must be level 3 courses. Regardless of which major is chosen, the courses comprising the major must meet the Group 3 and elective program requirements. Students who must study MATH1040 as a general elective are not eligible for two majors under the single program and may not be eligible for a major in some dual degree programs with BEcon. Refer to the BEcon rules for further information. 2008 Program List for Bachelor of Economics Group 1 Compulsory ACCT1101 2 Accounting for Decision Making ECON1010 2 Introductory Microeconomics ECON1020 2 Introductory Macroeconomics ECON1310 2 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis A ECON1320 2 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis B ECON2010 2 Microeconomic Theory ECON2020 2 Macroeconomic Theory ECON2030 2 Microeconomic Policy ECON2040 2 Macroeconomic Policy ECON2300 2 Introductory Econometrics Group 2 ECON1050 2 Introductory Mathematical Economics ECON1100 2 Political Economy & Comparative Systems ECON1110 2 Australian Economic Institutions ECON1120 2 The Economics of Social Issues Faculty of Business, Economics & Law Undergraduate Handbook 2008 16 Group 3 AGRC3027 2 Agricultural and Resource Policy ECON3010 2 Advanced Microeconomics ECON3020 2 Advanced Macroeconomics ECON3050 2 Game Theory & Strategy ECON3060 2 Experimental Economics ECON3200 2 Monetary Economics ECON3210 2 Financial Markets & Institutions ECON3220 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business ECON3300 2 Applied Econometrics ECON3310 2 Econometric Theory ECON3320 2 Statistical Theory for Economists ECON3400 2 Industrial Economics ECON3420 2 Economics of Information and Communication Technology ECON3430 2 Managerial Economics ECON3440 2 Regulatory Economics ECON3450 2 Public Finance ECON3500 2 Economic Development ECON3510 2 International Trade Theory & Policy ECON3520 2 International Macroeconomics ECON3530 2 Asian-Pacific Economies: Policy Issues ECON3550 2 Economic Institutions and Global Banking ECON3600 2 Australian Economic History ECON3700 2 Environmental Economics ECON3710 2 Economics of Natural Resources ECON3730 2 Economic Analysis of Law ECON3800 2 Human Resource Economics ECON3900 2 Special Unit Group 4 ECON2050 2 Mathematical Economics ECON2060 2 Behavioural and Evolutionary Economics ECON2100 2 Philosophy of Economic Thought ECON2200 2 Management of Financial Institutions ECON2310 2 Statistical Theory for Economists ECON2320 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON2410 2 Economics of Business Strategy ECON2460 2 Health Economics ECON2500 2 China: Emergence, Implications & Challenges ECON2540 2 Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship ECON2600 2 Economic History of Asian Economies ECON2610 2 International Economy in the Twentieth Century ECON2800 2 The Economics of Labour Markets ECON2810 2 Industrial & Labour Relations ECON2830 2 Economics of Professional Sports MATH1040 1 2 Basic Mathematics Group 5 Pre-2008 BEcon/LLB students only LAWS5122 2 Labour Law LAWS5125 2 Unjust Enrichment LAWS5127 2 Media and Communications Law LAWS5131 2 Planning Law LAWS5133 2 Natural Resources Law LAWS5134 2 Environmental Law LAWS5136 2 Commercial Law LAWS5138 2 Competition Law Faculty of Business, Economics & Law Undergraduate Handbook 2008 17 LAWS5139 2 Insurance Law LAWS5144 2 Introduction to Taxation Law LAWS5145 2 Taxation Entities & Stamps LAWS5151 2 Law and Technology LAWS5163 2 International Trade LAWS5175 2 Advanced Constitutional Theory LAWS5188 2 Banking & Finance Law LAWS5206 2 Copyright Law LAWS5207 2 Patent & Trademark Law Group 6 Majors - Where definite instructions are given, students must follow those instructions when planning their major. Business and Industry Students must complete at least six courses from the following (of which three courses must be at level 3): ECON2060 2 Behavioural and Evolutionary Economics ECON2320 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON2410 2 Economics of Business Strategy ECON2540 2 Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship ECON2800 2 The Economics of Labour Markets ECON2810 2 Industrial & Labour Relations ECON3220 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business ECON3400 2 Industrial Economics ECON3430 2 Managerial Economics ECON3440 2 Regulatory Economics ECON3800 2 Human Resource Economics International Trade and Finance Students must complete at least six courses from the following (of which three courses must be at level 3): ECON2200 2 Management of Financial Institutions [ ECON2500 2 China: Emergence, Implications & Challenges [ or [ ECON2610 2 International Economy in the Twentieth Century ECON3200 2 Monetary Economics ECON3210 2 Financial Markets & Institutions ECON3510 2 International Trade Theory & Policy ECON3520 2 International Macroeconomics ECON3550 2 Economic Institutions and Global Banking FINM2401 2 Financial Management FINM3401 2 Corporate Finance FINM3403 2 International Financial Management Natural Resources and Environment Students must complete at least six courses from the following (of which three courses must be at level 3): AGRC3024 2 Agricultural & Resource Markets AGRC3027 2 Agricultural and Resource Policy ECON2320 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON3220 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business ECON3500 2 Economic Development ECON3700 2 Environmental Economics ECON3710 2 Economics of Natural Resources ENVM1512 2 Agricultural & Ecological Economics ENVM3518 2 Environment and Development ENVM3523 2 Natural Resource Management Quantitative Methods Faculty of Business, Economics & Law Undergraduate Handbook 2008 18 Students must complete at least six courses from the following (of which three courses must be at level 3): ECON2050 2 Mathematical Economics ECON2320 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON3050 2 Game Theory & Strategy ECON3060 2 Experimental Economics ECON3220 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis for Business ECON3300 2 Applied Econometrics ECON3310 2 Econometric Theory ECON3320 2 Statistical Theory for Economists Note: ECON1050 is a prerequisite for ECON2050 Endnotes 1. MATH1040 is compulsory for students who have not satisfied the Mathematics B entry requirement and must not be studied by students who have satisfied the Mathematics B requirement. Dual Programs Available with the Bachelor of Economics The following dual programs are available with the Bachelor of Economics. Program plans can be found on the myAdvisor website at http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/dual-program-plans Bachelor of Economics with … Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Business Management Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Science Please note: Students exiting early with one component of a dual degree must complete the single degree requirements of that component. Students will then be required to follow the single degree rules to complete the remaining component from that dual degree. Faculty of Business, Economics & Law Undergraduate Handbook 2008 19 STUDY PLAN Bachelor of Economics - Program Structure PROGRAM CODE: 2029 You can use this outline to plan your program structure. Courses Total Units YEAR ONE Semester 1 ACCT1101 Accounting for Decision Making 2 BEcon Group 2 Course 2 ECON1010 Introductory Microeconomics 2 ECON1310 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis A 2 MATH1040 L Basic Mathematics (2 units) Semester 2 BEcon Group 2 Course 2 ECON1020 Introductory Macroeconomics 2 ECON1320 Quantitative Economic & Business Analysis B 2 Group 2, 3 or 4 ECON Elective 2 YEAR TWO Semester 1 ECON2010 Microeconomic Theory 2 ECON2020 Macroeconomic Theory 2 ECON2300 Introductory Econometrics 2 Group 2, 3 or 4 ECON Elective 2 Semester 2 ECON2030 Microeconomic Policy 2 ECON2040 Macroeconomic Policy 2 General Elective 2 General Elective 2 YEAR THREE Semester 1 ECON3xxx Group 3 2 ECON3xxx Group