Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Area of Study

Quantitative economics

All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Business and Economics component of any bachelors double degrees.

Managing faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Campus(es)	Berwick

Description

Quantitative economics is an interdisciplinary area of study that combines economics with business statistics and econometrics. Quantitative analysis is an increasingly important aspect of contemporary business practice. On completion of the major graduates will be able to apply principles of economics and statistical methods to decision making in the areas of business and public economic policy.

Units

To complete the Quantitative economics major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, students must complete:

(a.) The following six units (36 points):

ECW1102 Introductory macroeconomics
ECW2730 Macroeconomic policy
ECW2731 Managerial economics
ETW2111 Business data modelling
ETW3200 Quantitative business analysis
ETW3232 Forecasting for business

(b.) two units from the following list (12 points):

ECW2141 Labour economics
ECW3121 Economics of international trade and finance
ECW3143 Economics of money and banking
ECW3146 Regional development and policy
ECW3830 Competition and regulation

Contact details

Visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/contact/index.html

Relevant Courses

Single degrees

2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce

Double degrees

3831 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
4423 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Professional Communication