6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
Advanced topics in macroeconomics, current research and policy issues. The topics may include an in-depth study of consumption, investment, inflation and monetary policy, unemployment, and empirical applications.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- possess technical proficiency to initiate and pursue PhD level research
- be capable of developing an original research topic
- be in a position to undertake research in macroeconomics and related fields.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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Prerequisites
Students will be required to achieve a mark of at least 70% in all mandatory 6000 level coursework which needs to be completed prior to confirmation.
Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in course code 0029 to undertake this unit