Offered By	ANU College of Business and Economics
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Contact	info.cbe@anu.edu.au
Academic Plan	3200XBECON
CRICOS Code	002290B
UAC Code	134003(Bachelor of Economics) 134033(Bachelor of Economics)
Areas of Interest	Econometrics, Economic History, and Economics

The Bachelor of Economics degree offers students rigorous training in  economic analysis with applications to a wide variety of topical issues. It is an intellectually challenging degree that offers insight into the ways that households and individuals make decisions and interact, the ways that businesses are structured and compete, and the role of government in economic activity.

Whislt at the ANU Economics graduates acquire problem solving skills that are valued by government and business employers. The three-year degree has two sequences that run through it - the core economics sequence that consists of semester length microeconomics and macroeconomics courses in each of the three years, and a second sequence that consists of two semester courses in quantitative methods in the first year, a course in econometrics normally taken at second year and three elective courses drawn from a list of optional semester courses that provide a wide variety of applications.

The degree gives students insight into what determines economic outcomes as a basis for examining a variety of economic policy issues. Analytical training provides the tools used to examine a range of economic issues. Examples include problems of unemployment and inflation, policy and project evaluation using a cost-benefit analysis, the impact of monopoly power and regulation, the impact of foreign trade, and public intervention to deal with problems of environmental pollution. The core courses emphasise an analytical approach to the discipline.

To obtain the degree students complete 144 units of courses typically taken over three years of equivalent full-time study. Generally, a semester length course carries a value of six units and, therefore, the degree requires completion of 24 courses based on a pattern of four per full-time semester.

There are four components to the degree: 

• Economics sequence
• Second sequence
• Economic history requirement
• Electives

Students undertaking the EDUC plan will undertake the appropriate electives in order to meet the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Teaching) at the University of Canberra. Further information is available from the College office. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	85
QLD Band	8
International Baccalaureate	30

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

None. But assumed knowledge is:-
ACT: Advanced Mathematics Major
NSW: HSC Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B or Mathematics C
SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (single) or Mathematics 1 (double) or Mathematics 2
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2 or Mathematics Stage 3
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics 3/4
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB: Mathematics (SL) OR Mathematics (HL)

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.