Honours Program Handbook

School of Economics

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN ECONOMICS

(Coursework Programs)

2009

@16 February 2009

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia Tel: + 61 7 3365 6570 Fax: + 61 7 3365 7299 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.uq.edu.au/economics/

CRICOS Provider Code: 00025B

This handbook is not an official document of The University of Queensland. Program and rule information may have been updated. Students are advised to consult the University’s website http://www.uq.edu.au/study for most current Program, Rule and Course Information.

CONTENTS

Information - Contacts .............................................................................................................................. Important Dates 2009 .............................................................................................................................. 1 Teaching Staff Members ......................................................................................................................... 2 Postgraduate Coursework Programs........................................................................................................ 3 Postgraduate Course List ......................................................................................................................... 4 General Information (Load, Exemption, Credit) ..................................................................................... 7 Graduate Certificate in Economics........................................................................................... 10 Graduate Diploma in Economics.............................................................................................. 12 Master of Business Economics................................................................................................. 14 Master of Business Economics (Advanced) ............................................................................ 18 Master of Development Economics ......................................................................................... 22 Master of Development Economics (Advanced) ..................................................................... 22 Master of International Economics & Finance ......................................................................... 26 Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced) .................................................... 30 Master of Economics................................................................................................................ 34 Graduate Certificate in Health Economics ...............................................................................37 Graduate Diploma in Health Economics ..................................................................................39 Master of Health Economics ....................................................................................................42 Master of Health Economics (Advanced).................................................................................42 List of Core and Elective Courses – Semester Offered ......................................................................... 48 Course Details (Brief Descriptions of all Courses in Program Lists) .................................................... 51 Contacts : Other Schools and Sections .................................................................................................. 76

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS CONTACTS Postgraduate Coursework Program: Please contact an Administrative Officer in the first instance regarding your enquiry. Administrative Officers/Advisors Mrs Rachel Panousis, Room 644 3365 6578 (Mon-Wed) MBusEcon & MBusEcon(Adv) GCHEcon, GDipHEcon, MHEcon & MHEcon(Adv) Ms Julie Waldon, Room 657, 3365 6684 GCEcon, GDipEcon, MDevEcon & MDevEcon (Adv), MIntEcon&F & MIntEcon&F(Adv),MEcon Academic Postgraduate Program Advisors: Dr Sukhan Jackson, Room 612, 3365 6609 GCEcon, GDipEcon, MBusEcon & MBusEcon(Adv), MDevEcon & MDevEcon (Adv), MEcon, GCHEcon, GDipHEcon, MHEcon & MHEcon(Adv) A/Prof. Paul Riethmuller, Room 635, 3365 6321 MIntEcon&F & MIntEcon&F(Adv)

Research degrees - MPhil & PhD: Chair, Postgraduate Coordinator (Research higher Degrees) A/Prof. Peter Earl: Room 605, 3365 6598 Administrative Officer (Honours & Research Higher Degree Programs: PhD & MPhil): Megan Sandaver, Room 626 3365 6781

General Enquiries: Room 659, Colin Clark Building (Bldg. No. 39), 3365 6570 or 3365 4482 Fax: 3365 7299

Postgraduate Studies in Economics : Coursework Programs 2009 Draft

IMPORTANT DATES 2009 FIRST SEMESTER 2009 OREINTATION – WEEK - Mon. 23 – Fri. 27 February Classes Mid-Semester Break Classes Revision period Examination period Semester ends Supp/Special Exams Graduation Week

Monday 02 March Monday 13 April Monday 20 April Sunday 07 June Saturday 13 June Saturday 27 June Wednesday 22 July Monday 20 July

to Thursday 09 April to Saturday 18 April to Saturday 06 June to Friday 12 June to Saturday 27 June to Friday 24 July to Friday 24 July

SECOND SEMESTER 2009 ORIENTATION – WEEK - Mon. 20 – Fri. 24 July Classes Mid-Semester Break Classes Revision period Examination period Semester ends Supp/Special Exams Graduation Period

Monday 27 July Monday 28 September Monday 05 October Sunday 01 November Saturday 07 November Saturday 21November Wednesday 16 December Monday 07 December

to Saturday 26 September to Saturday 3 October to Saturday 31 October to Friday 06 November to Saturday 21 November to Friday 18 December to Thursday 24 December

SUMMER SEMESTER 2009/10 Classes Mid-Semester Break Classes Revision period Examination period Supp/Special Exams

Monday 30 November 2009 Friday 25 December 2009 Monday 04 January Sunday 31 January Saturday 06 February to be confirmed

to Thursday 24 December 2009 to Friday 01 January 2010 to Saturday 30 January to Friday 05 February to Saturday 13 February

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2009 New Year’s Day Australia Day Good Friday Easter Monday Anzac Day Labour Day Ipswich Show Day Queen’s Birthday Gatton Show Holiday Exhibition Day (expected) Christmas Day Boxing Day

Thursday 01 January Monday 26 January Friday 10 April Monday 13 April Saturday 25 April Monday 04 May Thursday 07 May Monday 08 June Monday 10 August (Gatton campus) Wednesday 12 August Friday 25 December Saturday 26 December

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2 TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS for 2009 SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Alauddin, Dr M. Asafu-Adjaye, Dr J. Bodman, A/Prof. P.M. Bracoud, Dr F Brown, A/Prof R.P.C. Campbell, Prof H.F. Carbajal Ponce, Dr J.C. Carmingnani, Dr F. Chen, Dr Y. Coelli, Prof T. Cook, Dr A. Connelly, Prof. L. Duhs, Mr L.A. Dwyer, Mr M. Earl, A/Prof P. Foster, Prof J. Friesen, Dr L. Graff, Dr M. Hoang, Mr V. Jackson, Dr S. Karunaratne, Dr N. Kler, Dr P Laurenceson, Dr J. Le, Dr T. Leeves, Dr G. Littleboy, Dr B. Lourdan, Dr G. Mahadevan, Dr R. Mandeville, Dr T.D. Mangan, Prof J.E. Menezes, Prof F. McDonald, Dr S. Mclaine, Mr D. Mitra, Dr S Morgan, Dr B. O’Donnell, Prof. C. Pitchford, Prof. R. Potts, Dr J. Rambaldi, Dr A. Richmond, Dr W Riethmuller, A/Prof P.C. Robinson, Dr J.J. Scheelings, Dr. R Sherwood, Mr C Strachan, Dr R. Takayama, S. Dr Tang, Dr K-K. Tourky, Prof R. Willis, Dr D.

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Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Associate Professor (Honours Advisor) Lecturer Associate Professor Professor Lecturer Senior Lecturer Lecturer Professor (Director CEPA) Lecturer Professor Senior Lecturer Lecturer* Associate Professor (Postgraduate Coordinator - Research Higher Degrees) Professor Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Lecturer* Senior Lecturer (Postgraduate Coursework Advisor) Lecturer* Lecturer* Lecturer Lecturer Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Lecturer Associate Professor Senior Lecturer Professor [Associate Dean (Research), BEL Faculty] Professor (Head of School) Lecturer Lecturer* Lecturer Lecturer* Professor Professor Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Lecturer* Associate Professor (Postgraduate Coursework Advisor) Lecturer Lecturer Associate Lecturer* Senior Lecturer Lecturer Lecturer Professor Lecturer

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Research only McLennan, Prof. A Quiggin, Prof. J. Rao, Prof. P.

*Contract Academic staff may not be available to act as an Advisor for students undertaking Economic Projects or Theses.

Postgraduate Studies in Economics: Coursework Programs 2009

POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK PROGRAMS *

Graduate Certificate in Economics

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Graduate Diploma in Economics

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Master of Business Economics

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Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

*

Master of Development Economics

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Master of Development Economics (Advanced)

*

Master of International Economics & Finance

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Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced)

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Master of Economics

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Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

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Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

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Master of Health Economics

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Master of Health Economics (Advanced)

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LIST OF CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES – SEMESTER OFFERED IN 2009 School of Economics courses (ECON) are all offered as Internal (Int) courses except where noted Course Code

Course Name

Semester

ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7060 ECON7200 ECON7230 ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7320 ECON7322 ECON7330 ECON7340 ECON7350

Microeconomics for Business Macroeconomics for Business Microeconomic Analysis Macroeconomic Analysis Evolution of Economic Systems Economics of Financial Markets Trading Floor & Financial Economics Statistics for Business & Economics Elements of Econometrics Advanced Applied Econometrics Business & Economic Decision Techniques Econometrics Inter-Industry Economic Modelling Applied Econometrics for Finance & Macrroeconomics Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics Special Topics in Econometrics International Industry Economics Advanced Managerial Economics Information Economics Competition & Regulation Policy Public Economics Health Economics Economic Development (H&D) International Monetary Economics International Trade & Investment Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Banking & Economic Institutions Globalisation & Economic Development (H&D) Contemporary Issues in Economic Development Ecological & Environmental Economics Natural Resource Economics Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A (EE) Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B (EE) Personnel Economics for Business Economic Evaluation & Health (EE) Health Economics & Policy Health & Economic Development (H&D) Research Thesis (#8) (ECON7850, 7851, 7852) Special Unit Research Report (#2) Economic Project (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) Economic Project (#4) (year commencing semester 1) Economic Project (#4) (year commencing semester 2) Thesis (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) Thesis (#4) (year commencing semester 1) Thesis (#4) (year commencing semester 2)

1, 2, Sum 1, 2, Sum 1 1, 2 (2009) 2 2 1 1, 2 1 1 2 2 Intensive 1 (Not 2009) 2

ECON7360 ECON7370 ECON7400 ECON7410 ECON7420 ECON7430 ECON7440 ECON7460 ECON7510 ECON7520 ECON7530 ECON7540 ECON7550 ECON7560 ECON7570 ECON7720 ECON7730 ECON7740 ECON7750 ECON7800 ECON7810 ECON7830 ECON7840 ECON7850 ECON7900 ECON7910 ECON7920 ECON7921 ECON7922 ECON7930 ECON7931 ECON7932

1 2 Intensive 1 + sum (tbc) 2 2 (Not 2009) 2 2 1 Ext, 2 Int 2 1 + sum (tbc) 2 + sum (tbc) 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 Intensive 2 Intensive 1 (Not 2009) 1 2 2 1, 2, year 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2, sum Year Year 1, 2, sum Year Year

Old Subject Code or Comments EC865 EC866 EC840 EC842 EC802 EC834 EC843 EC860 EC736 EC861

EC847 EC876 EC872 EC846 EC850 EC857 EC873 EC845 EC871

EC856 EC878 EC874 EC875

Requires approval EC854 EC869 EC859

EC899

Postgraduate Studies in Economics: Coursework Programs 2009 Course Code

Course Name

Semester

5

Old Subject Code or Comments Restricted: MEcon (2008->); MDevEcon(Adv)

ECON7940 ECON7941 ECON7942 ECON8010 ECON8020 ECON8030 ECON8040

Masters Thesis (#6) (semester 1 or semester 2) Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 1) Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 2) Microeconomics A (MEcon program) Macroeconomics A (MEcon program) Macroeconomics B (MEcon program) Macroeconomics B (MEcon program)

1, 2 Year Year 1 1 2 2

Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon

ENVM7520

School of Natural and Rural Systems Management courses Environment and Development

2

MDevEcon

FINM7401

UQ Business School courses Finance

1, 2

FINM7402

Corporate Finance

1, 2

FINM7403

Portfolio Management

FINM7405

Financial Risk Management

1 Sum (tbc) 1, 2

FINM7406

International Financial Management

1, 2

IBUS7302

Operating International Business

1, 2

IBUS7312

Doing Business in Asia

2

BSFN7401 CO815/COMM7501 BSFN7402 CO851/COMM7503 BSFN7403 CO818/COMM7502 BSFN7405 CO853/COMM7505 BSFN7406 CO854/COMM7506 BSEB7302 BF841/MGMT7400 BSEB7312 BF877/MGMT7402

LAWS7010 LAWS7852

TC Beirne School of Law courses Legal Environment of Business International Trade Law

PLAN7614 PLAN7637

POLS7107 POLS7206 POLS7302

School of Geography, Planning and Architecture courses Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries

School of Political Science & International Studies courses Globalisation, International Policy Economy & Development Development Administration Politics of Development

CO812/COMM7201

1 1 (Intensive)

LA880

2

MDevEcon

Tbc

MDevEcon

1

MDevEcon

1 2

MDevEcon MDevEcon

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Course Code

Course Name

Semester

PUBH7014 PUBH7021 PUBH7100 PUBH7108

School of Population Health courses Health Financing (H&D) Evaluation in Public Health (EE) International Disease Control Priorities (H&D) Project Planning for International Health (H&D)

2 Int & Ext 1 Int 2 Int & Ext 2 Int & Ext

PUBH7113 PUBH7115 PUBH7600

Health and Development (H&D) Mortality Analysis (H&D) Introduction to Epidemiology

Old Subject Code or Comments MHEcon (& Adv)

tbc

PUBH7610 PUBH7611 PUBH7612 PUBH7614 PUBH7616

PUBH7617 PUBH7618 PUBH7645 PUBH7650 PUBH7651 PUBH7670

1 Int & Ext 2 Int 1&2 Int & SP801&899/SM801 Ext Applied Research & Practice 2 Int & Ext Principles of Epidemiology 1 Int & Ext Control of Non-Communicable Disease 2 Int SP806/SM830 Health Systems Organisation & Management 1 Int & Ext (H&D) 2 Ext only Burden of Disease Methods (EE) Sum Intensive Block (tbc) Pharmacoeconomics (EE) 2 Int Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine (EE) 2 Intensive Block International Health Policy (H&D) 2 Int Evidence Based Health Care 1 Ext Systematic Reviews of Evidence 2 Not 2009 Injury Prevention & Control 2 Int & Ext

All courses are held “internally” on the St. Lucia campus, except where indicated. School of Economics courses: The majority of Economics courses are offered only once per year with the exception of ECON7010, 7010 & 7300 and the dissertation type courses. School of Population Health courses (PUBH7xxx) are held at the Herston Campus. A number of courses are offered in both internal (Int) and external (Ext) mode or external mode only. Summer semester course offerings for the following summer semester are to be confirmed at a later date each year. Semester offerings: The semester a course is offered in does not normally change so that students can plan their program of study. Circumstances may arise which necessitate a change in semester offered so please check the course catalogue and timetable each year to confirm this information.

A LIST OF ALL BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMENCES ON PAGE 51 FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERING REFER TO THE UQ COURSES & PROGRAMS INFORMATION: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/

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ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS All Postgraduate Coursework students should enrol in both Semester 1 & Semester 2 courses at the beginning of the year by the required dates as specified in the Enrolment Guide available online. If necessary, you may change both your Semester 1 and Semester 2 enrolment in specific courses by the appropriate date specified in the Enrolment Guide. Changes can be made on the student system until the end of week 2 in the applicable semester. Students may enrol in Summer Semester courses (undertaken in intensive mode) at the appropriate time each year and make any changes to their enrolment by the required dates indicated in the Summer Semester Important Dates information. http://www.uq.edu.au/study/summer/

COURSEWORK PROGRAMS Coursework programs in Economics at The University of Queensland offer students the opportunity to enter postgraduate study following undergraduate qualification in any field of study including economics. Entry to the Master of Economics coursework program requires specific undergraduate qualifications in Economics (Bachelor of Economics degree or equivalent). Candidates who have no, or only limited, previous study in microeconomics, macroeconomics or quantitative analysis (statistics) are usually required to take these courses as part of the compulsory core of courses in the majority of these programs. It is possible for candidates undertaking the Graduate Diploma to proceed to one of the coursework Masters degree program. If full credit for the previous study is to be transferred, credit may be maximised by planning a program of study to fulfil the requirements of the Masters degree award, but within the rules & requirements of the initial Graduate Diploma program. In case it is not possible to continue it would be possible to then graduate with the Graduate Diploma. Master of Health Economics (and Advanced) students commencing in the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics should plan their program of study with this in mind also. It is not necessary to commence the Graduate Certificate or Diploma program unless an entry requirement for direct entry to a particular masters program has not been met. Students with a sufficiently high GPA and research component within their coursework masters may fulfil the entry requirements to proceed with a research Masters degree (MPhil) or a PhD program. For full details of admission requirements/procedures and the Rules for the MPhil and PhD please refer to details on the UQ Courses & Programs web site and further information from the Graduate School web site: http://www.uq.edu.au/study http://www.uq.edu.au/research/grad-school

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8 Normal Program Course Study Load

The accepted normal (full-time) enrolment in a coursework program is 4 x 2 unit (#2) courses per semester; commencing students are advised not to exceed the normal load. Normal limit of #8 per semester may be exceeded (to #10) if a student achieves in their previous full-time semester a GPA of 4.5 or higher. Summer semester enrolment limit maximum is #6. Passing Grades for Degree Completion To obtain credit for a course completed towards a postgraduate program, a student must achieve a grade of 4 or higher. Credit and/or Exemption on the basis of previous studies Students who wish to apply for credit and/or exemption on the basis of course/s passed at another tertiary institution should supply full descriptions of course content (preferably detailed course outline/s as handed out by lecturers) and include the weighting in the previous degree/diploma course and results obtained. Exemptions on the basis of equivalent undergraduate study Exemption is normally granted from a postgraduate course where the applicant has completed an equivalent undergraduate course. The exempted course(s) are to be replaced with alternative course(s) from each program’s elective list of courses. It is possible to request to include one non-schedule elective course. Head of School approval is necessary in this instance. See program information for additional information. Credit for Previous Equivalent Postgraduate Study In general only limited credit (if any) may be granted from courses credited towards a previous postgraduate award, and credit is granted only where equivalence with a University of Queensland courses is established. Credit reduces the number of courses required to be undertaken to complete a program. Credit for postgraduate courses already credited towards a completed award, maximum credit is as follows: Graduate Certificate in Economics – nil Graduate Diploma in Economics – (#4) Master of Business Economics – (#8) Master of Business Economics (Advanced) – (#8) Master of Development Economics – (#8) Master of Development Economics (Advanced) – (#8) Master of International Economics and Finance – (#8) Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) – (#8) Master of Economics – (#12) Graduate Certificate in Health Economics – nil Graduate Diploma in Health Economics – (#4) Master of Health Economics – (#8) Master of Health Economics (Advanced) – (#8)

The Executive Dean may also grant credit for up to one half of the units required for a specific program for postgraduate courses not credited towards a completed award. To retain full credit in a suite of programs, students should not graduate with the shorter award.

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS

program requirements & rules can be accessed via the web http://www.uq.edu.au/ Æ courses & programs Æ Business, Economics, Tourism and Law Æ select program from list or http://www.uq.edu.au/study and search for program, or course, by name

NON-SCHEDULE ELECTIVE COURSE FOR CREDIT

All School of Economics postgraduate programs allow students to take with Head of School approval, one × #2 course from a restricted list of courses from outside the electives list for their program. Approval of a course from outside the specified list also requires the approval of the Associate Dean (Academic) BEL Faculty. Applications for approval of one #2 non-schedule elective should be made on the appropriate form and submitted to the Administrative Officer for your program for processing. A request may not be retrospectively approved.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS (GCEcon) This qualification provides economics training, and is equally accessible and beneficial to economics and non-economics graduates. Students gain an understanding of important (or core) economic concepts, opening the way for graduates to undertake further study if they desire. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics; and economic modelling. In obvious and subtle ways, economics permeates our daily lives and has far reaching impacts. Graduates equipped with an advanced understanding of these forces and issues are an asset to any organisation. Candidates who have little or no prior formal economics background must study Microeconomics for Managers, Macroeconomics for Managers and Statistics for Business and Economics

Summary

Graduate Certificate in Economics

Faculty: Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

Business, Economics & Law St. Lucia Coursework 8 1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or summer A Bachelors degree or equivalent

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: A degree or appropriate tertiary qualification in any field with GPA 4.0. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #8 comprising – (a)

#6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7020 and ECON7300) of the GCEcon List (unless a student has previously passed the equivalent courses) and

(b)

#2 the balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GCEcon List. With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code

#

Course name

Part A Compulsory #6 ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics Part B Electives #2 ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7230 2 Trading Floor & Financial Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7460 2 Health Economics ECON7550 2 Global Banking and Economic Institutions ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business Or one #2 non-schedule course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program. All courses may not be offered each year, please refer to course details &semester offerings on page 51. Sample study plans ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business is a pre-requisite for the majority of other non-quantitative Economics postgraduate courses. Commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) Full-time ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics Elective course from program list

Commencing in 2nd semester (July) Full-time ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics Elective course from program list

Commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) Part-time ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business

plus 2nd semester ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics Elective

Commencing in 2nd semester (July) ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business

plus 1st semester ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics Elective

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12 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS (GDipEcon)

This qualification provides economics training at a greater depth than the Graduate Certificate and is equally accessible and beneficial to economics and non-economics graduates. Students gain an understanding of core economic concepts, opening the way for graduates to undertake further study if they desire. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics; and economic modelling. In obvious and subtle ways, economics permeates our daily lives and has far reaching impacts. Graduates equipped with an advanced understanding of these forces and issues are an asset to any organisation.

Summary Faculty:

Graduate Diploma in Economics Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia Coursework 16 2 semester full-time, or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or summer A Bachelors degree or equivalent

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with GPA 4.0. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #16 comprising – (a)

#6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7020 and ECON7300 unless an equivalent course(s) has previously been passed); and

(b)

The balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GDipEcon List. With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained.

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code

#

Course name

Part A Compulsory #6 ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics Part B Electives #10 ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7060 2 Evolution of Economic Systems ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7230 2 Trading Floor & Financial Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics ECON7320 2 Advanced Applied Econometrics ECON7322 2 Business & Economics Decision Techniques ECON7330 2 Advanced Econometric Theory ECON7340 2 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7460 2 Health Economics ECON7510 2 Economic Development ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ECON7550 2 Global Banking & Economic Institutions ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation & Health ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy ECON7840 2 Health and Economic Development ECON7900 2 Special Unit Or one of the following ECON7920 4 Economic Project ECON7921 4 Economic Project ECON7922 4 Economic Project Or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offered on page 51.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS (MBusEcon) The Master of Business Economics provides strong foundation in economic principles and meets the needs of decision-makers and advisors in business and related areas. This program does not presume prior knowledge or training in economics. It is designed for existing and aspiring middle and upper managers and develops the economic skills and problem-solving competencies necessary to deal with the management challenges of rapid change and increasing business complexity. Students develop a critical ability in applying economics to practical scenarios. Diverse courses span both traditional and emerging economic fields. The program covers topics such as advanced managerial economics; regulation and competition policy; benefit/cost analysis; international industry economics; and financial markets economics. Students are given the opportunity demonstrate their understanding and skills through research reports or economic projects. Electives include natural resource and environmental economics; health economics; international trade and investment; international monetary economics; innovation and entrepreneurship; government expenditure; and taxation policy. The program produces business professionals with the multidisciplinary background required in economics and business; lateral thinkers who are analytically strong and adaptable.

Summary Faculty:

Master of Business Economics Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencement: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia Coursework 24 3 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or 3 A Bachelors degree or equivalent

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with GPA 4.5. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #24 from the Program Course List*, comprising :(a) (b)

#16 from Part A Compulsory Core Courses; and #8 from Part B Elective Courses (plus courses in lieu of exemptions); With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained.

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A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar to courses passed previously while enrolled for another award.

STUIDENTS WHO POTENTIALLY WISH TO PURSUE PhD STUDIES SHOULD REFER TO THE ADVANCED PROGRAM.

Postgraduate Studies in Economics: Coursework Programs 2009 MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code # Course Title PART A ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7200 ECON7300 ECON7400 ECON7410 ECON7430 ECON7740

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

PART B ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7060 ECON7230 ECON7310 ECON7322 ECON7340 ECON7350 ECON7360

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Compulsory #16 Microeconomics for Business Macroeconomics for Business Economics of Financial Markets Statistics for Business & Economics International Industry Economics Advanced Managerial Economics Competition & Regulation Policy Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A

Electives #8 Microeconomic Analysis (core course in Advanced program) Macroeconomic Analysis (core course in Advanced program) Evolution of Economic Systems Trading Floor and Financial Economics Elements of Econometrics (core course in Advanced program) Business & Economic Decision Techniques Inter-Industry Economic Modelling Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics (either ECON7350 or ECON7360 is a core course in Advanced program) ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7460 2 Health Economics ECON7510 2 Economic Development ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ECON7550 2 Global Banking & Economic Institutions ECON7560 2 Globalisation & Economic Development ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business ECON7900 2 Special Unit IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia LAWS7010 2 Legal Environment of Business Or one of the following – ECON7920 4 Economic Project ECON7921 4 Economic Project ECON7922 4 Economic Project Or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program. Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offerings on page 51. STUIDENTS WHO POTENTIALLY WISH TO PURSUE PhD STUDIES SHOULD REFER TO THE ADVANCED PROGRAM.

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Master of Business Economics Example Study Plans Possible study program to complete the MBusEcon award within three semesters* of full-time study.

Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all eight compulsory core courses plus four elective courses. ECON7010 and 7020 required to be undertaken in your 1st semester of study.

Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) 1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7010

ECON7200

ECON7400

ECON7020

ECON7410

+ Elective Course

ECON7300

ECON7430

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7740

+ Elective Course

all compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only (pre-requisites: ECON7010 and/or ECON7020, ECON7300

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) 2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

ECON7010

ECON7400

ECON7200

ECON7020

+ Elective Course

ECON7410

ECON7300 (or in 1st semester)

+ Elective Course

ECON7430

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7740 all compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only (prerequisites: ECON7010 and/or ECON7020, ECON7300

* This plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics and the UQ Business School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may potentially be offered in summer semester.

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Students WITH an economics background will most likely receive exemptions (perhaps from ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete five compulsory core courses plus seven elective courses. Exemptions may also be applicable for other core courses.

Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) 1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7400 (or in alternate 1st semester)

ECON7200

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7430

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7740

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7410

+ Elective Course

all compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) 2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

ECON7200 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

ECON7400

+ Elective Course

ECON7430 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7740 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

ECON7410 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

Plan allows for a combination of compulsory & elective courses

* This plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics and the UQ Business School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may potentially be offered in summer semester.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS (Advanced) [MBusEcon(Adv)] The Master of Business Economics is an advanced graduate program that has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of decision-makers and policy advisers in business. Rapid change coupled with increasing business complexity is a challenge for management across all sectors, and 'economics-savvy' employees are a premium asset. This program does not presume prior knowledge or training in economics, and seeks to give existing and aspiring middle and upper managers necessary problem-solving skills, dovetailing with previous undergraduate training. The desired result is a professional who has the multidisciplinary background needed in economics and business today, a person who is a lateral thinker, analytically strong and adaptable. The Master of Business Economics (Advanced) program has been designed for students who may wish to apply for entry into the PhD program through the School of Economics. The PhD program offered through the Graduate School requires as one of their conditions of entry that the coursework Masters program must include 25% research. This can be fulfilled by completing the #4 Economic Project followed by the #4 Thesis. Students not intending to undertake PhD study may undertake 4 x #2 courses instead of the economic project & thesis.

Summary Faculty:

Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration:

St. Lucia Coursework 32 4 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent (Students who have minimal or no economics background may be required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters to enable completion of the program in 4 full-time semesters where they wish to complete a research orientated program. Please refer to the example study plan for further detail.) Semester 1 or 2 or 3 A Bachelors degree or equivalent

Commencement: Admission requirements:

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with a GPA of 4.75. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #32 from the Program Course List*, comprising:#32 from Part C Compulsory Courses (#24 comprising ECON7010, 7020, 7030, 7040, 7200, 7300, 7310, (7350 or 7360), 7400, 7410, 7430, & 7740) Plus : Either #8 Part B elective courses from the MBusEcon electives list Or #8 comprising ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis if exemptions are approved, electives are to be chosen from Part B courses. With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained. *

A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar to courses passed previously while enrolled for another award.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS (Advanced) PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code

#

Course Title

Part C MBusEcon (Adv) only ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics [ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance* [ or [ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics* ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A plus one of the following ECON7920 4 Economic Project ECON7921 4 Economic Project ECON7922 4 Economic Project one of the following – ECON7930 4 Thesis ECON7931 4 Thesis ECON7932 4 Thesis or #8 from Part B (MBusEcon program list) to replace the Economic Project and Thesis Students in the advanced program may replace the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis with #8 courses from Part B (electives) from the MBusEcon program list. See MBusEcon electives list on previous pages. * Students are required to take one of either ECON7350 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance (offered in 2nd semester only) or ECON7360 applied Econometrics for Microeconomics (offered in 1st semester only from 2009). The pre-requisite for both courses is ECON7310.

Progress to the (Research) PhD Program Students wishing to potentially proceed to the research MPhil or PhD are normally required to complete the Master of Business Economics (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes specific extra compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310, 7360 or 7350 and a #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis. It is a set program unless exemptions are granted. The Advanced program has a research component that will fulfil one of the entry requirements for the PhD program at UQ. Possible progression to a research higher degree should be discussed with the Research Higher Degree Advisor.

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EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS ADVANCED PROGRAM Students NOT taking ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis will be able to even out their study semesters. Pre-requisite courses scheduled prior to the next level of courses in plans below.

Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) (without economics background) Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7300

Year 2

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7410 ECON7430 ECON7920 (#4)

Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 ECON7400

Semester 2 ECON7350 ECON7740 CORE ECON7930 (#4)

(#6)

(#10) (#8) ECON7920 could be split over year (sem 2 & sem 1 or taken in summer semester with prior approval) 3 × semesters WILL NOT complete MBusEcon requirements (#24) if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies unless ECON7740 is a core MBusEcon Part A course

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

Please note: NON-STANDARD semesters are required to complete this program if no exemptions. If exempt from ECON7300 Statistics, ECON7310 could be completed in year 1 semester 1 potentially allowing for the equalizing of semester loads to #8 per semester. Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 completed as a pre-requisite ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may potentially be offered as summer semester courses

Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) (without economics background) Year 1 Semester 2 ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7300

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON7040 ECON7310 ECON7400 ECON7920 (#4) (#6)

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7410 ECON7430 ECON7740 (#10)

Semester 1 ECON7360 ECON7030 ECON7930 (#4) (#8)

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

3 × semesters WOULD complete MBusEcon requirements (#24) if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies Please note: NON-STANDARD semesters are required to complete this program if no exemptions. Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 completed as a pre-requisite ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may potentially be offered as summer semester courses

In 2009 ECON7040 is offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters.

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Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) (with economics background^) Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 ECON7400

Year 2

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7410 ECON7430 ECON7740 (#8)

Semester 1 ECON7360 Elective ECON7920 (#4) (#8)

Semester 2 Elective Elective ECON7930 (#4) (#8)

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

3 × semesters WOULD complete MBusEcon requirements (#24) if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies ^

Study Plan assuming exemptions from ECON7010, 7020 & 7300. Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 as a pre-requisite ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may be offered as summer semester courses

Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) (with economics background^) Year 1 Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7410 ECON7430 ECON7740

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 ECON7400 (#8)

Semester 2

Semester 1 Elective Elective ECON7930 (#4)

Elective ECON7350 ECON7920 (#4) (#8)

(#8)

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

3 × semesters WOULD complete MBusEcon requirements (#24) if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies ^

Study Plan assuming exemptions from ECON7010, 7020 & 7300. Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 as a pre-requisite ECON7400 and ECON7920 and ECON7930 may be offered as summer semester courses

These are example study plans only and it is possible to rearrange courses in their specified semester of offering. Most courses are only offered once per year in a specific semester. Please refer to the complete list of core and elective course offerings on page 51.

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MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMCS (and Advanced) Programs MDevEcon and MDevEcon (Adv) This program is strongly differentiated from typical development-related programs in that it has a strong emphasis on quantitative techniques in econometrics and course can be taken in benefit/cost analysis and operations research. It is also unique in offering students training in how to model the economy as a complex, evolving system, which is highly appropriate in understanding economic development. Graduates will have training in economic modelling and statistical techniques, in addition to the key analytical frameworks in the field of economic development. Given the strong quantitative emphasis of the program, care has been taken to offer a range of electives of a less quantitative nature, including courses offered by four other Schools. The elective list is extensive enough to allow study in fields such as: health; environment; innovation and competition policy; international economics and politics; quantitative techniques for project appraisals. The Advanced program is designed for students potentially wishing to pursue further research studies i.e. PhD. The program includes a 25% research component comprising an Economic Project and Thesis or a Research Report & Thesis

Summary Faculty:

Master of Development Economics Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia Coursework 24 3 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 A Bachelors degree or equivalent with GPA 4.5

PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #24 comprising* :(a) #16 from Part A Core Courses; and (b) #8 (plus courses in lieu of exemptions) from Part B Elective Courses; Summary Faculty: Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

Master of Development Economics (Advanced) Business, Economics & Law St. Lucia Coursework 32 4 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 A Bachelors degree or equivalent with GPA 4.75

PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #32 comprising* :(a) #16 from Part A Core Courses; and (b) #8 (plus courses in lieu of exemptions) from Part B Elective Courses; (c) #8 from Part C Core Courses (ECON7920 & 7930; or ECON7910 & 7940) With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 7 ECON , ENVM, PLAN, POLS & PUBH courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. (To be finalized) Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained. *A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar to a course passed previously while enrolled for another award.

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MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code #

Course Name

Part A Compulsory (#16) ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7060 ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7560 ECON7510 ECON7570

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Microeconomics for Business Macroeconomics for Business Evolution of Economic Systems (new course) Statistics for Business & Economics Elements of Econometrics Globalisation & Economic Development Economic Development Contemporary Issues in Economic Development (new course)

Part B Electives (#8) ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development ENVM7520 2 Environment and Development PLAN7614 2 Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries PLAN7637 2 Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries POLS7107 2 Globalisation, International Political Economy & Development POLS7206 2 Development Administration POLS7302 2 Politics of Development PUBH7645 2 International Health Policy or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program. (To be finalized)

MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (Advanced) Part A (#16) Compulsory Core Courses (above) and Part B (#8) Elective Courses (above) plus Part C (#8) Compulsory Core Courses (Advanced only) ECON7920 ECON7930 or ECON7910 ECON7940

4 4

Economic Project Thesis

2 6

Research Report Thesis

Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offerings on page 51.

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SAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (and ADVANCED) programs Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all eight compulsory core courses plus four elective courses. Courses are scheduled so that pre-requisite course(s) are completed first. Courses other than ECON7010, 7020 & 7300 are scheduled in one semester only. The Economic Project (#4) ECON7920, 7921 & 7922 and Thesis (#4 ECON7930, 7931 & 7932 are offered in single semester and year-long modes.

Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) MDevEcon program : 3 semesters 1st semester 2nd semester ECON7010

ECON7060

ECON7020

ECON7510

ECON7300

ECON7560 Elective

ECON7570

1st semester ECON7310 Elective Elective Elective

MDevEcon (Advanced) program only : 4 semesters 1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester ECON7010

ECON7060

ECON7020 ECON7300 ECON7570

2nd semester

ECON7510

ECON7310 Elective

ECON7930 Thesis (#4)

ECON7560 Elective

ECON7920 Economic Project #4

Elective Elective

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) MDevEcon program : 3 semesters 2nd semester 1st semester

2nd semester

ECON7010

ECON7310

ECON7060

ECON7020

ECON7570 Elective

ECON7510

ECON7300 Elective

Elective

ECON7560 Elective

MDevEcon (Advanced) program only : 4 semesters 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7010

ECON7310

ECON7060

ECON7020

ECON7570 Elective

ECON7510

ECON7930 Thesis (#4)

ECON7560

Elective

ECON7921 Economic Project over year

ECON7921 Economic Project over year (Total #4)

Elective

ECON7300 Elective

* This course plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics (e.g. ECON7920) and other Schools involved in MDevEcon elective courses thus reducing course load in subsequent semesters.

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Students WITH an economics background will most likely receive exemptions (perhaps from ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete five compulsory core courses plus seven elective courses. Exemptions may also be applicable for other core courses.

Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) MDevEcon program : 3 semesters 1st semester 2nd semester ECON7310

ECON7060

1st semester Elective

ECON7570 Elective

ECON7510

Elective

ECON7560 Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

MDevEcon (Advanced) program only : 4 semesters 1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester Elective ECON7310 ECON7060 ECON7570 Elective Elective

2nd semester

ECON7510

Elective

ECON7930 Thesis (#4)

ECON7560 Elective

ECON7920 Economic Project #4

Elective

Elective

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) MDevEcon program : 3 semesters 2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7060

ECON7310

ECON7510

ECON7570 Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

ECON7560 Elective

2nd semester Elective Elective

MDevEcon (Advanced) program only : 4 semesters 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester ECON7060

ECON7310

ECON7510

ECON7570

ECON7560 Elective

1st semester ECON7930 Thesis (#4)

Elective

ECON7920 Economic Project (#4) Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

* This course plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics (e.g. ECON7920) and other Schools involved in MDevEcon elective courses thus reducing course load in subsequent semesters.

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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (MIntEcon&F) Globalisation is rapidly changing the scope and nature of international business and trade, and business success is highly dependant on the ability to understand and respond to economic issues and forces. Designed for students from any academic discipline, this program advances understanding of economics across business and the public sector. Students develop specialised knowledge of the extensive implications and opportunities arising from the process of international economic and financial integration. The program is founded upon a platform of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics, and shows how economic principles may be applied to issues in the international economy. Electives and a research report enable students to focus on their specific needs and interests. Graduates of this program possess a qualification with critical skills and competencies required in commercial enterprises; financial and investment operations; government departments; and development-related organisations. This qualification positions working professionals for advancement.

Summary Faculty:

Master of International Economics & Finance Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia Coursework 24 3 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or 3 A Bachelors degree or equivalent

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with a GPA 4.5. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #24 comprising* :(a) (b)

#18 from Part A Core Courses; and #6 (plus courses in lieu of exemptions) from Part B Elective Courses; With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON or LAWS courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained. *A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar to courses passed previously while enrolled for another award.

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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE PROGRAM COURSE LIST

Course

#

Course Name

PART A Compulsory #18 ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment FINM7401 2 Finance FINM7406 2 International Financial Management PART B Electives #6 ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (core in Advanced program) ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis (core in Advanced program) ECON7060 2 Evolution of Economic Systems ECON7230 2 Trading Floor and Financial Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (core in Advanced program from 2009) ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON7340 2 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics ECON7510 2 Economic Development ECON7550 2 Global Banking & Economic Institutions ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management IBUS73022 Operating International Business IBUS73122 Doing Business in Asia LAWS7852 2 International Trade Law or one of the following ECON7920 4 Economic Project ECON7921 4 Economic Project ECON7922 4 Economic Project or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program. Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offerings on page 51. Progress to the (Research) PhD Program Students wishing to potentially proceed to the research MPhil or PhD are normally required to complete the Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes specific extra compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310 and a #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis. It is a set program unless exemptions are granted. The Advanced program has a research component that will fulfil one of the entry requirements for the PhD program at UQ. Possible progression to a research higher degree should be discussed with the Research Higher Degree Advisor.

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Possible study program to complete the MIntEcon&F within three semesters* of full-time study. Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all nine compulsory core courses plus three elective courses. ECON7010 and ECON7020 are required to be completed in your 1st semester of study. 1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7010

ECON7200

ECON7520

ECON7020

ECON7530

ECON7400

ECON7300 (or in 2nd semester→)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

FINM7401 (BSFN7401/COMM7501) (or in 2nd semester→)

FINM7406 (BSFN7406/COMM7506) (or in 1st semester→)

+ Elective Course

ECON7300/FINM7401 can be taken in either 1st or 2nd semester.

Compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only unless noted (pre-requisites: ECON7010 and/or ECON7020

FINM7401 is the compulsory pre-requisite course for FINM7406

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all nine compulsory core courses plus three elective courses. ECON7010 and ECON7020 are required to be completed in your 1st semester of study. 2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

ECON7010

ECON7520

ECON7200

ECON7020

ECON7400

ECON7530

ECON7300 (or in 1st or 2nd semester)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

FINM7401 (BSFN7401/COMM7501) (or in 1st semester→) FINM7406 requires that FINM7401 has been completed as a pre-requisite course

FINM7406 (BSFN7406/COMM7506) (or on 2nd Semester→) Compulsory courses offered in 1st semester only – both require ECON7010 and/or 7020 as a pre-requisite.

+Elective Course

Compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only (prerequisites: ECON7010 and/or ECON7020

* This plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics and the UQ Business School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may be offered in summer semester.

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Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March) Students WITH an economics background will most likely receive exemptions (perhaps from ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete six compulsory core courses plus six elective courses. Exemptions may also be applicable for other core courses.

1st semester

2nd semester

1st semester

ECON7520 (or in alternate 1st semester)

ECON7200*

+ Elective Course

ECON7400 (or in alternate 1st semester)

ECON7530*

+ Elective Course

FINM7401 (or in 2nd semester ->)

FINM7406 (or in 1st semester ->)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

Compulsory courses offered in 2nd semester only

Commencing in 2nd Semester (July) Students WITH an economics background will most likely receive exemptions (perhaps from ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete six compulsory core courses plus six elective courses. Exemptions may also be applicable for other core courses. 2nd semester

1st semester

2nd semester

ECON7200 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

ECON7520*

+ Elective Course

ECON7530 (or in alternate 2nd semester)

ECON7400*

+ Elective Course

FINM7401 (or in 1st semester)

FINM7406 (or in 2nd semester)

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

+ Elective Course

Compulsory courses offered in 1st semester only unless noted FINM7401 is the compulsory pre-requisite for FINM7406 (both courses are offered in either 1st or 2nd semesters) ECON7400, ECON7520 and ECON7530 may be offered in intensive mode over summer semester.

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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (Advanced) [MIntEcon&F(Adv)] Globalisation is rapidly changing the scope and nature of international business and trade, and business success is highly dependant on the ability to understand and respond to economic issues and forces. Designed for students from any academic discipline, this program advances understanding of economics across business and the public sector. Students develop specialised knowledge of the extensive implications and opportunities arising from the process of international economic and financial integration. The program is founded upon a platform of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics, and shows how economic principles may be applied to issues in the international economy. Electives and a research report enable students to focus on their specific needs and interests. Graduates of this program possess a qualification with critical skills and competencies required in commercial enterprises; financial and investment operations; government departments; and development-related organisations. This qualification positions working professionals for advancement. The Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced) program is designed for students who may wish to apply for entry into the PhD program through the School of Economics. The PhD program offered through the Graduate School requires as one of their conditions of entry that a coursework Masters program must include a 25% research component. Students may do the advanced Masters by undertaking additional coursework instead of the economic project and thesis.

Summary Faculty:

Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced) Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration:

St. Lucia Coursework 32 4 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent (Students who have minimal or no economics background may be required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters to enable completion of the program in 4 full-time semesters if wishing to complete the Research orientated program. Please refer to example study plans for further detail.) Semester 1 or 2 or 3 A Bachelors degree or equivalent with GPA 4.75

Commencement: Admission requirements:

PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #32 from the Program Course List*: #32 from Part C Compulsory Courses (#24 comprising ECON7010, 7020, 7030, 7040, 7200, 7300, 7310, 7400, 7520, 7530, FINM7401 & 7406) plus : either #8 Part B elective courses from MIntEcon&F electives list; or #8 comprising ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis if exemptions from core courses are approved, electives are to be chosen from Part B courses. With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON or LAWS courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained. *

A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar to courses passed previously while enrolled for another award.

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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (Advanced) PROGRAM COURSE LIST Course Code

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Course Title

Part C MIntEcon&F (Adv) only compulsory ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics [replaces either ECON7350 or 7360 (pre-2009)] ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment FINM7401 2 Finance FINM7406 2 International Financial Management plus one of the following – ECON7920 4 Economic Project ECON7921 4 Economic Project ECON7922 4 Economic Project one of the following – ECON7930 4 Thesis ECON7931 4 Thesis ECON7932 4 Thesis or #8 from Part B (MIntEcon&F program) to replace the Economic Project and Thesis Students in the advanced program may replace the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis with #8 courses from Part B (Electives) from the MIntEcon&F program list. See previous pages.

Research in the finance area Students who are potentially intending to complete a research orientated advanced program in an area of finance must see the Postgraduate Program Advisor when commencing their program. It may not be feasible to complete the research component in finance within the MIntEcon&F(Adv) program. Students may be advised to consider undertaking the MCom (Applied Finance) (Adv) program if their research interest is in finance.

Progress to the (Research) PhD Program Students wishing to potentially proceed to the research MPhil or PhD are normally required to complete the Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes specific extra compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310 and a #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis. It is a set program unless exemptions are granted. The Advanced program has a research component that will fulfil one of the entry requirements for the PhD program at UQ. Possible progression to a research higher degree should be discussed with the Research Higher Degree Advisor.

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EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE ADVANCED PROGRAM

Students not attempting to complete the MIntEcon&F program in 3 semesters will have scope to even out their study by taking courses in the appropriate alternate semester. Advanced program students are not required to complete an Economic Project #4 and a Thesis #4 unless wishing to progress to further study in the PhD research program. #8 coursework (Part B elective courses) can be included instead of the Economic Project (ECON7920) and Thesis (ECON7930) which will even out semester study loads.

Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) (without economics background) Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7300 FINM7401

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7530 ECON7920 (#4) FINM7406*

Year 2 Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7310 ECON7400 ECON7520

Semester 2 ECON7040 ECON7930 (#4)

(#8)

(#10) (#8) ECON7920 could be split potentially over year (sem 2 and sem 1 or undertaken in summer semester with prior approval) 3 × semesters would complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements only if FINM7406 is taken

(#6) Total Units = (#32)

* FINM7406 could be moved to year 2, 2nd semester

Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) (without economics background) Year 1 Semester 2 ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7300 FINM7401

Semester 1 ECON7310 ECON7400 ECON7520 FINM7406

Year 2 Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7530 ECON7920 (#4)

(#8)

(#8) (#8) ECON7920 could be split potentially over year (sem 1 and sem 2 or undertaken in summer semester with prior approval) 3 × semesters WOULD complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements if discontinuing MIntEcon&F (Adv) studies

Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7930 (#4) (#8) Total Units = (#32)

ECON7400, 7520, 7530, 7920 & 7930 may also be offered a second time again during summer semester. Offerings will be confirmed at a later date. In 2009 ECON7040 is offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters.

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OR ALTERNATIVELY

Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) : without economics background Year 1 Semester 2 ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7300 FINM7401

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON7310 ECON7400 ECON7520 ECON7920 (#4)

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7530 FINM7406

Semester 1 ECON7040 ECON7930 (#4) ECON7030

(#8)

(#10) (#6) ECON7920 could be split over year (sem 1 and 2 or undertaken with approval in summer semester) 3 × semesters WOULD complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements if discontinuing MIntEcon&F (Adv) studies

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

Example Study Plans for students with an economics background Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) : WITH economics background^ Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 FINM7401

Year 2

Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7530 Elective FINM7406

Semester 1 ECON7400 ECON7520 ECON7920 (#4)

(#8)

(#8)

Semester 2 ECON7930 (#4) Elective Elective (#8)

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

3 × semesters WOULD complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements if discontinuing MIntEcon&F (Adv) studies ECON7920 Economic Project could be split over Semester 2 year 1 and Semester 1 year 2. ^ Study Plan assuming exemptions from ECON7010, 7020 & 7300.

Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) : WITH economics background^ Year 1 Semester 2 ECON7200 ECON7530 FINM7401 Elective

Year 2

Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7310 ECON7400 ECON7520 (#8)

Semester 2

(#8)

3 × semesters WOULD complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements if discontinuing MIntEcon&F (Adv) studies ^

Semester 1 ECON7040 ECON7930 (#4) Elective

Elective ECON7920 (#4) FINM7406

Study Plan assuming exemptions from ECON7010, 7020 & 7300.

(#8)

(#8) Total Units = (#32)

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MASTER OF ECONOMICS (MEcon) from 2008/2009 The Master of Economics program is specifically designed to strengthen and extend the knowledge of students with significant economic backgrounds gained from undergraduate study. Students or working professionals seeking to specialise in economic analysis and decision-making develop a high level of economic proficiency. The program offers advanced training in econometrics, and microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis. Students also undertake research sufficient to provide entry to the PhD program and will develop vital research reporting skills necessary to be effective as economists, analysts and advisors in the private and public sectors. This program also allows the exploration of other relevant fields of interest. Electives are available in areas such as environmental economics, natural resource economics, health economics and economic development. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics; and economic modeling.

MEcon (2007) & MEconSt (pre 2007) (please refer to web information or to the Administrative Officer for program course requirements if necessary) Summary Faculty:

Master of Economics Business, Economics & Law

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia Coursework 32 4 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent A Bachelors degree in Economics or equivalent.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in economics or equivalent with a GPA 5.0. PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidates must obtain #32 comprising:(a) #20 from Part A Core Courses (ECON7030, ECON7040, ECON7310, ECON7350 or ECON7360, ECON7910 & ECON7940, ECON8010 and ECON8020) (b) #12 from Part B Electives Courses; With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained. Note: Students holding a BEcon (Honours) degree may possibly obtain a total of #16 credit toward the MEcon program.

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Course Code

#

Course Name

Part A : Compulsory #20 total ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics1 [ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance or [ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7910 2 Research Report ECON8010 2 Microeconomics A ECON8020 2 Macroeconomics A one of the following – ECON7940 6 Thesis ECON7941 6 Thesis ECON7942 6 Thesis Part B : Electives #12 from ECON7060 2 Evolution of Economic Systems ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets ECON7320 2 Trading Floor & Financial Economics ECON7320 2 Advanced Applied Econometrics ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON7330 2 Advanced Econometric Theory ECON7340 2 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7460 2 Health Economics ECON7510 2 Economic Development ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship ECON7550 2 Global Banking & Economic Institutions ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation and Health ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy ECON7840 2 Health and Economic Development ECON7900 2 Special Unit ECON8030 2 Microeconomics B ECON8040 2 Macroeconomics B Or one non-schedule #2 courses. Head of School approval required in writing via Admin Officer. Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offerings on page 51.

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Master of Economics Program Study plans for commencing full-time in 1st semester only of year (Feb/March) Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 Elective (#8)

Semester 2 ECON7350* or elective Elective Elective Elective (#8)

Year 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 ECON8010^ ECON7940 #6 ECON8020^ Elective ECON7910** ECON7360* or elective (#8)

Year 1 Semester 1 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7310 Elective #8 *

**

Semester 2 ECON7350* or elective ECON7910 Elective Elective #8

(#8)

Year 2 Semester 1 ECON8010 ECON8020 ECON7360* or elective ECON7941 (#3)

Semester 2 ECON7941 #3 Elective #2 Elective #2 #9

#7

Students must take as a core course either one of ECON7360 (offered in 1st semester) or ECON7350 (offered in 2nd semester). Either one of the applied econometrics course would normally be completed prior to undertaking the Thesis. It may be possible to undertake ECON7910 in 2nd Semester year 1, followed by ECON7941 over a year (Sem 1 & 2). Study load would be altered but full-time load still possible.

^ Quantitative Skills Workshop Students enrolling in the compulsory ECON8010 & ECON8020 are strongly recommended to attend a one week Quantitative Skills Workshop held prior to the start of 1st semester in Orientation Week each year. The Workshop Convenor is Dr K.K. Tang. Please contact the Administrative Officer for your program regarding enrolment in these courses as it is currently restricted. Details of the Workshop will be forwarded once enrolled. ECON7040 will be offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters of 2009. One of either ECON7350 or ECON7360 is compulsory for students commencing from 2009 onwards. ECON7940 Masters Thesis (#6) (single semester code) ECON7941 Masters Thesis (#6) (year long code over semesters 1 & 2) The topic of the Masters Thesis topic to be undertaken may influence which course in applied econometrics (macroeconomics & finance, or microeconomics) may be the more appropriate to complete prior to undertaking the Thesis. From 2009 it is possible for students to take both these courses for credit to their program if they have not completed ECON3300. MEcon core course exemptions will apply where comparable undergraduate courses have been completed: ECON7310 (obo ECON2300) ECON7030 (obo ECON3010) from 2009 ECON7040 (obo ECON3020) from 2009 ECON7350 or 7360 (obo ECON3300) from 2009 or in future years ECON7350 (obo ECON3350) ECON7360 (obo ECON3360) Core course will need to be replaced with alternative elective courses where exemptions are applicable.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH ECONOMICS (GCHEcon) The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics is targeted at professionals already working in the health sector that may have little or no training in economics. This program aims to capitalise on the demand for health economic programs at this level of understanding.

Summary

Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

Faculty: Campus:

Business, Economics & Law St. Lucia (ECON courses) St. Lucia - Herston Location (PUBH courses) Coursework 8 1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or summer A Bachelors degree or equivalent

Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing: Admission requirements:

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: A bachelors degree in any field with a GPA 4.0 PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #8 comprising – (a)

#6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7460 & PUBH7600) of the GCHEcon List (unless a student has previously passed equivalent courses) and

(b)

#2 the balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GCHEcon List. If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B.

With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON or PUBH course. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH ECONOMICS SCHEDULE Course Code

#

Course name

Part A ECON7010 ECON7460 PUBH7600

2 2 2

Compulsory #6 Microeconomics for Business Health Economics Introduction to Epidemiology

Part B ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7810 PUBH7014 PUBH7100 PUBH7113 PUBH7115 PUBH7614 PUBH7616 PUBH7617 PUBH7645

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Electives #2 Statistics for Business & Economics Elements of Econometrics Economic Evaluation and Health Health Financing International Disease Control Priorities Health & Development Mortality Analysis Health Systems Organisation & Management Burden of Disease Methods Pharmacoeconomics International Health Policy

Or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program.

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ECONOMICS (GDipHEcon) The Graduate Diploma in Health Economics offers students from other disciplines the opportunity to acquire fundamental economic concepts and techniques, with an applied focus on the health sector.

Summary Faculty:

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencing*: Admission requirements:

Business, Economics & Law St. Lucia (ECON courses) St Lucia – Herston Location (PUBH courses) Coursework 16 2 semester full-time or part-time equivalent Semester 1 or 2 or summer A Bachelors degree or equivalent

MINIMUM ETNRY REQUIREMENT: A bachelors degree in any field with GPA 4.0 PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #16 comprising – (a)

#8 for courses in Part A

(b)

#8 for courses in Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B.

With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON or PUBH course. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ECONOMICS SCHEDULE Course Code

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Course name

Part A : Compulsory #8 ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business (MHEcon core) ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business and Economics (MHEcon core) ECON7460 2 Health Economics (MHEcon core) ECON7600 2 Introduction to Epidemiology (MHEcon core) Part B : Electives #8 MHEcon (& Adv) Specialisations -- (EE) Economic Evaluation; (H&D) Health & Development ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (MHEcon (& Adv) core) ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (MHEcon & (Adv) core) ECON7320 2 Advanced Applies Econometrics ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7510 2 Economic Development (H&D) ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development (H&D) ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development (H&D) ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A (EE) ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B (EE) ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation and Health (EE) ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy (MHEcon (& Adv) core) ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development (H&D) ECON7900 2 Special Unit PUBH7021 2 Evaluation in Public Health (EE) PUBH7014 2 Health Financing (H&D) PUBH7100 2 International Disease Control Priorities (H&D) PUBH7108 2 Project Planning for International Health (H&D) PUBH7113 2 Health & Development (H&D) PUBH7115 2 Mortality Analysis (H&D) PUBH7125 2 Ethics in Health PUBH7610 2 Applied Research & Practice PUBH7611 2 Principles of Epidemiology PUBH7612 2 Control of Non-Communicable Disease PUBH7614 2 Health Systems Organisation & Management (H&D) PUBH7616 2 Burden of Disease Methods PUBH7617 2 Pharmacoeconomics PUBH7618 2 Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine PUBH7645 2 International Health Policy (H&D) PUBH7650 2 Evidence Based Health Care PUBH7651 2 Systematic Reviews of Evidence PUBH7670 2 Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control Or one non-schedule #2 course. Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program.

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Graduate Diploma in Health Economics Possible study plan to proceed to the Master of Health Economics program Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) without an economics background

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics 1st semester of year 2nd semester of year ECON7010 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

ECON7830 elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

ECON7460 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon ECON7300 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon PUBH7600 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

Elective

Master of Health Economics Program 1st semester of year ECON7030 compulsory MHEcon elective GDipHEcon

Elective

ECON7310 elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon Elective

Elective

Elective

Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) without an economics background

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics 2nd semester of year 1st semester of year

Master of Health Economics Program 2nd semester of year ECON7830 compulsory MHEcon elective GDipHEcon

ECON7010 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

ECON7030 elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

ECON7460 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

ECON7310 elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

Elective

ECON7300 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon PUBH7600 compulsory GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

It may be possible to place ECON7460 or PUBH7600 in the 2nd full-time semester of study.

Students wishing to complete the MHEcon (#24) program with or without a specialization should refer to the example study plans for the MHEcon (#24) program as these provide field of study (FOS) information.

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MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS (Advanced) [MHEcon or MHEcon(Adv)] This program provides graduate training in all aspects of health economics, meeting the clear need for comprehensive programs in Australia and internationally. A joint initiative of UQ's School of Economics and School of Population Health, this program is designed for people intending to work in the health sector. This program is accessible to those with undergraduate qualifications in economics or other disciplines. Clearly defined academic streams ensure all students have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in this program, regardless of academic backgrounds. The program offers students the opportunity to develop strong analytical skills and is a qualification which may further career opportunities in national and international health agencies. This highly specialised program provides critical insight into the complex economic issues in health sector administration, and the economic impacts of decisions. Students may take courses in analytical techniques, including advanced applied econometrics, public economics, pharmacoeconomics, health finance, epidemiology, business and economic decision techniques, burden of disease analysis, mortality analysis and health and economic development. Studies may be undertaken with a specialisations: Economics Evaluation or Health and Development.

Summary

Master of Health Economics Master of Health Economics (Advanced) Business, Economics & Law

Faculty: Campus: Degree type: Total #: Duration: Commencement: Admission requirements:

St. Lucia (ECON courses) St. Lucia – Herston Location (PUBH courses) Coursework 24 – MHEcon (5418) 32 – MHEcon(Adv) (5419) 3 semesters full-time, or part-time equivalent (MHEcon) 4 semesters full-time, or part-time equivalent (MHEcon(Adv) Semester 1 or 2 Bachelor degree or equivalent in any field with GPA 4.5 (MHEcon) or GPA 4.75 (MHEcon(Adv))

PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #24 (MHEcon) or #32 [MHEcon(Adv)] comprising – (a) #14 for courses in Part A (b) #10 for courses from Parts B or C (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) Students specializing must complete a minimum of 4 courses (#8) from their specialisation MHEcon(Adv) program only (c) #8 for courses in Part D (an Economic Project followed by a Thesis) If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B or C. With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 7 ECON or PUBH courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained.

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Program requirements for MHEcon (Adv) (Total #32): #14 from Part A (compulsory) #10 from Parts B or C (electives - if specializing include #8 from one Part B field of study) #08 from Part D (compulsory) Course Code

#

Course name

MHEcon List Part A – Compulsory courses (#14) ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (pre-requisite ECON7010) ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (pre-requisite ECON7300) ECON7460 2 Health Economics ECON7830 2 Health Economics & Policy (pre-requisite ECON7010) PUBH7600 2 Introduction to Epidemiology Part B & C – Elective course #10 Part B : Field of Study (specializations) (select at least 4 courses (#8) from a specific field of study if specializing) Economic Evaluation ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Project Evaluation A (pre-req ECON7010) ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Project Evaluation B (pre/co-req ECON7740) ECON7810 2 Health Economics & Evaluation (pre-req ECON7010) PUBH7021 2 Evaluation in Public Health PUBH7616 2 Burden of Disease Methods PUBH7617 2 Pharmacoeconomics PUBH7618 2 Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine Health and Development ECON7510 2 Economic Development (pre-req ECON7010) ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development (pre-req ECON7010) ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development PUBH7014 2 Health Financing PUBH7100 2 International Disease Control Priorities PUBH7108 2 Project Planning for International Health PUBH7113 2 Health and Development PUBH7115 2 Mortality Analysis PUBH7614 2 Health Systems Organisation & Management PUBH7645 2 International Health Policy

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Part C – Elective courses (please check pre-requisites) ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis ECON7320 2 Advanced Applied Econometrics ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics ECON7420 2 Information Economics ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy ECON7440 2 Public Economics ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics ECON7900 2 Special Unit PUBH7610 2 Applied Research & Practice PUBH7611 2 Principles of Epidemiology PUBH7612 2 Control of Non-Communicable Diseases PUBH7650 2 Evidence Based Health Care PUBH7651 2 Systematic Reviews of Evidence PUBH7670 2 Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control or one of the following ECON7920 4 Economic Project (single semester, 1, 2 or 3) ECON7921 4 Economic Project (year over semesters 1 & 2) ECON7922 4 Economic Project (year over semesters 2 & 1)

Part D– MHEcon (Advanced) only (#8) ECON7920 4 Economic Project (single semester, 1, 2, or 3) ECON7921 4 Economic Project (year over semesters 1 & 2) ECON7922 4 Economic Project (year over semesters 2 & 1) and one of the following ECON7930 4 Thesis (single semester, 1, 2, or 3) ECON7931 4 Thesis (year over semesters 1 & 2) ECON7932 4 Thesis (year over semesters 2 & 1)

If exemptions apply from Part A courses, student are to undertake electives from Parts B or C in lieu. With Head of School approval, a student may include as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON or PUBH course not included in Parts B or C. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list. Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be obtained.

Master of Health Economics Advanced program Full-time students should construct a four semester study plan (possibly including summer semester) to incorporate both the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis. There are various alternative study plans that could be followed, and this will depend upon which elective courses are selected and in which semester the course is offered.

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Master of Health Economics (Advanced) Example study plan Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) of the year : without an economics background.

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 (Feb/March) ECON7010 ECON7830 ECON7030 ECON7300 Elective ECON7310 ECON7460 Elective ECON7920 (#4) PUBH7600* Elective Completes the MHEcon requirements (#24) #8 #8

Year 2 Semester 2 ECON7930 (#4) Elective Elective

#8

#8

Master of Health Economics (Advanced) Example study plan Students commencing in 1st semester (July) of the year : without an economics background.

Year 1 Semester 2 (July) Semester 1 Semester 2 ECON7010 ECON7030 ECON7830 ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7920 (#4) ECON7460 Elective Elective PUBH7600* Elective Completes the MHEcon requirements (#24) #8 #8

Year 2 Semester 1 ECON7930 (#4) Elective Elective

#8

#8

Study plan on the basis of no exemptions from core courses Pre-requisite courses are scheduled prior to the course requiring the pre-requisite., i.e. ECON7010 prior ECON7030 and 7830; ECON7300 prior to ECON7310..

* As PUBH7600 and ECON7460 are offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters it may be possible to move either of these core courses into an alternate semester if they are not required for prerequisite purposes. Study plans (including plans for the fields of study specialization) for the Master of Health Economics program, see next pages.

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STUDY PLANS : MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS (commencing in 1ST semester of any year (Feb/March) – complete MHEcon in 3 × full-time semesters) Master in Health Economics (#24) : NO area of specialization 1st semester of a year

2nd semester of a year

1st semester of a year

ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7830 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A) Elective ECON7460 (Part A) Elective PUBH7600 (Part A) Elective Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics (#16) requirements.

ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Elective Elective MHEcon 7 × Part A (core) 5 × Part B or C (electives)

Master in Health Economics (#24) : Economic Evaluation - Field of study (FOS) 1st semester of a year ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7460 (Part A)

PUBH7600 (Part A)

2nd semester of a year ECON7830 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: PUBH7617 (Part B) PUBH7618 (Part B) ECON7740 (Part B) ECON7750 (Part B) Elective (Part B or C)

1st semester of a year ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7810 (Part B) PUBH7021 (Part B) Elective (Part B or C)

Possible Summer Semester elective course : PUBH7616 (Part B) Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7 × Part A (core), (#16) requirements 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 × Part C Master in Health Economics (#24) : Health &Development - Field of study (FOS) 1st semester of a year ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A) PUBH7600 (Part A)

2nd semester of a year

ECON7830 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7840 (Part B) ECON7510 (Part B) ECON7560 (Part B) PUBH7014 (Part B) ECON7460 (Part A) PUBH7108 (Part B) PUBH7100 (Part B) PUBH7115 (Part B) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 1st ) PUBH 7645 (Part B) Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics (#16) requirements

1st semester of a year ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7570 (Part B) PUBH7113 (Part B) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 2nd) or Elective (Part B orC) MHEcon 7 × Part A (core), 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 × Part C

Examples only. There is potentially scope for moving some courses into an alternative semester where offered more than once per year as long as pre-requisites for subsequent courses are met. Please check semester offerings each year as a few elective courses may be offered in a different semester to that which is indicated.

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ECON7300, ECON7460 and PUBH7600 are offered in both semester 1 and 2 each year. EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS : MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS commencing in 2nd semester of any year (July) to complete MHEcon in 3 × full-time semesters Master in Health Economics (#24) - NO area of specialization 2nd semester of a year

1st semester of a year

ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) ECON7460 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C) PUBH7600 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C) Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics (#16) requirements

2nd semester of a year ECON7830 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C) Elective (Part B or C) Elective (Part B or C) MHEcon 7 × Part A (core) 5 × Part B or C (electives)

Master in Health Economics (#24) : Economic Evaluation - Field of study (FOS) 2nd semester of a year ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7460 (Part A)

PUBH7600 (Part A)

1st semester of a year ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7810 (Part B) PUBH7021 (Part B) Elective (Part B or C)

2nd semester of a year ECON7830 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: PUBH7617 (Part B) PUBH7618 (Part B) ECON7740 (Part B) ECON7750 (Part B) Elective (Part B or C)

Possible Summer Semester elective course: PUBH7616 (Part B) Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7× Part A (core), (#16) requirements 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 ×Part C Master in Health Economics (#24) : Health & Development - Field of study (FOS) 2nd semester of a year ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7300 (Part A)

1st semester of a year ECON7030 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A)

ECON7460 (Part A)

PUBH7600 (Part D)

Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7570 (Part B) PUBH7113 (Part B) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 2nd) Or Elective (Part B or C)

Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics (#16) requirements

2nd semester of a year ECON7830 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7840 (Part B) ECON7510 (Part B) ECON7560 (Part B) PUBH7014 (Part B) PUBH7100 (Part B) PUBH7108 (Part B) PUBH7115 (Part B) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 1st ) PUBH 7645 (Part B) or Elective (Part B or C) MHEcon 7 × Part A (core), 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 × Part C

Examples only. There is potentially scope for moving some courses into an alternative semester where offered more than once per year as long as pre-requisites for subsequent courses are met.

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LIST OF CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES – SEMESTER OFFERED IN 2009 School of Economics courses (ECON) are all offered as Internal (Int) courses except where noted Course Code

Course Name

Semester

ECON7010 ECON7020 ECON7030 ECON7040 ECON7060 ECON7200 ECON7230 ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7320 ECON7322 ECON7330 ECON7340 ECON7350

Microeconomics for Business Macroeconomics for Business Microeconomic Analysis Macroeconomic Analysis Evolution of Economic Systems Economics of Financial Markets Trading Floor & Financial Economics Statistics for Business & Economics Elements of Econometrics Advanced Applied Econometrics Business & Economic Decision Techniques Econometrics Inter-Industry Economic Modelling Applied Econometrics for Finance & Macrroeconomics Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics Special Topics in Econometrics International Industry Economics Advanced Managerial Economics Information Economics Competition & Regulation Policy Public Economics Health Economics Economic Development (H&D) International Monetary Economics International Trade & Investment Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Banking & Economic Institutions Globalisation & Economic Development (H&D) Contemporary Issues in Economic Development Ecological & Environmental Economics Natural Resource Economics Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A (EE) Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B (EE) Personnel Economics for Business Economic Evaluation & Health (EE) Health Economics & Policy Health & Economic Development (H&D) Research Thesis (#8) (ECON7850, 7851, 7852) Special Unit Research Report (#2) Economic Project (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) Economic Project (#4) (year commencing semester 1) Economic Project (#4) (year commencing semester 2) Thesis (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) Thesis (#4) (year commencing semester 1)

1, 2, Sum 1, 2, Sum 1 1, 2 (2009) 2 2 1 1, 2 1 1 2 2 Intensive 1 (Not 2009) 2

ECON7360 ECON7370 ECON7400 ECON7410 ECON7420 ECON7430 ECON7440 ECON7460 ECON7510 ECON7520 ECON7530 ECON7540 ECON7550 ECON7560 ECON7570 ECON7720 ECON7730 ECON7740 ECON7750 ECON7800 ECON7810 ECON7830 ECON7840 ECON7850 ECON7900 ECON7910 ECON7920 ECON7921 ECON7922 ECON7930 ECON7931

1 2 Intensive 1 + sum (tbc) 2 2 (Not 2009) 2 2 1 Ext, 2 Int 2 1 + sum (tbc) 2 + sum (tbc) 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 Intensive

Old Subject Code or Comments EC865 EC866 EC840 EC842 EC802 EC834 EC843 EC860 EC736 EC861

EC847 EC876 EC872 EC846 EC850 EC857 EC873 EC845 EC871

EC856 EC878 EC874

2 Intensive

EC875

1 (Not 2009) 1 2 2 1, 2, year 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2, sum (tbc) Year Year 1, 2, sum (tbc) Year

Requires approval EC854 EC869 EC859

EC899

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Thesis (#4) (year commencing semester 2) Course Name

Year Semester

Old Subject Code or Comments Restricted: MEcon (2008->); MDevEcon(Adv)

ECON7940 ECON7941 ECON7942 ECON8010 ECON8020 ECON8030 ECON8040

Masters Thesis (#6) (semester 1 or semester 2) Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 1) Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 2) Microeconomics A (MEcon program) Macroeconomics A (MEcon program) Macroeconomics B (MEcon program) Macroeconomics B (MEcon program)

1, 2 Year Year 1 1 2 2

ENVM7520

School of Natural and Rural Systems Management courses Environment and Development

2

MDevEcon

FINM7401

UQ Business School courses Finance

1, 2

FINM7402

Corporate Finance

1, 2

FINM7403

Portfolio Management

FINM7405

Financial Risk Management

1 Sum (tbc) 1, 2

FINM7406

International Financial Management

1, 2

IBUS7302

Operating International Business

1, 2

IBUS7312

Doing Business in Asia

2

BSFN7401 CO815/COMM7501 BSFN7402 CO851/COMM7503 BSFN7403 CO818/COMM7502 BSFN7405 CO853/COMM7505 BSFN7406 CO854/COMM7506 BSEB7302 BF841/MGMT7400 BSEB7312 BF877/MGMT7402

LAWS7010 LAWS7852

TC Beirne School of Law courses Legal Environment of Business International Trade Law

PLAN7614 PLAN7637

POLS7107 POLS7206 POLS7302

School of Geography, Planning and Architecture courses Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries

School of Political Science & International Studies courses Globalisation, International Policy Economy & Development Development Administration Politics of Development

Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon Restricted: MEcon

CO812/COMM7201

1 1 (Intensive)

LA880

2

MDevEcon

tbc

MDevEcon

1

MDevEcon

1 2

MDevEcon MDevEcon

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Course Name

Semester

PUBH7014 PUBH7021 PUBH7100 PUBH7108

School of Population Health courses Health Financing (H&D) Evaluation in Public Health (EE) International Disease Control Priorities (H&D) Project Planning for International Health (H&D)

2 Int & Ext 1 Int 2 Int & Ext 2 Int & Ext

PUBH7113 PUBH7115 PUBH7600

Health and Development (H&D) Mortality Analysis (H&D) Introduction to Epidemiology

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Old Subject Code or Comments MHEcon (& Adv)

tbc

PUBH7610 PUBH7611 PUBH7612 PUBH7614 PUBH7616

PUBH7617 PUBH7618 PUBH7645 PUBH7650 PUBH7651 PUBH7670

1 Int & Ext 2 Int 1&2 Int & SP801&899/SM801 Ext Applied Research & Practice 2 Int & Ext Principles of Epidemiology 1 Int & Ext Control of Non-Communicable Disease 2 Int SP806/SM830 Health Systems Organisation & Management 1 Int & Ext (H&D) 2 Ext only Burden of Disease Methods (EE) Sum Intensive Block (tbc) Pharmacoeconomics (EE) 2 Int Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine (EE) 2 Intensive Block International Health Policy (H&D) 2 Int Evidence Based Health Care 1 Ext Systematic Reviews of Evidence Not 2009 Injury Prevention & Control 2 Int & Ext

All courses are held “internally” on the St. Lucia campus, except where indicated. School of Economics courses: The majority of Economics courses are offered only once per year with the exception of ECON7010, 7010 & 7300 and the dissertation type courses. School of Population Health courses (PUBH7xxx) are held at the Herston Campus. A number of courses are offered in both internal (Int) and external (Ext) mode or external mode only. Summer semester course offerings for the following summer semester are to be confirmed at a later date each year. Semester offerings: The semester a course is offered in does not normally change so that students can plan their program of study. Circumstances may arise which necessitate a change in semester offered so please check the course catalogue and timetable each year to confirm this information.

A LIST OF ALL BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMENCES ON PAGE 51 FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERING REFER TO THE UQ COURSES & PROGRAMS INFORMATION: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/

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COURSE DETAILS Note:

Some of the courses listed may not be offered in a particular year. Also, the semester in which the courses are offered may possibly differ from year to year but is generally the same. The expected 2009 course offerings are indicated below. Course Coordinators are subject to change. Students may speak with the Administrative Officer for their Program regarding their course selection. Where necessary, students may be referred to the Postgraduate Coursework Academic Advisor for their program: Dr Sukhan Jackson or Associate Professor Paul Riethmuller.

Codes # Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 or 2 Year Sum Inc: (Incompatible) Pre: (Pre-requisite) Rec. Pre Comp Rec. Comp Restricted Not 2009

indicates unit value of the course indicates course undertaken completely in 1st semester indicates courses undertaken completely in 2nd semester indicates course may be taken in either semester indicates course undertaken over two semesters (year may commence in 1st or 2nd semester) indicates summer semester indicates incompatibility with specified course - credit is not given for the course if credit has been previously obtained for any course listed as Inc. indicates compulsory pre-requisite course(s) indicates recommended, not compulsory, pre-requisite indicates compulsory companion (co-requisite) course(s) indicates recommended, not compulsory, companion (co-requisite) indicates restricted to a particular program indicates course will not be offered in 2009

NOTE: Not all courses are offered each year. A few course may be offered in a different semester that that indicated. Please check mySI-net to confirm availability for enrolment.

Full Course profiles will be available on the web for enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. http://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au

Prospective students can view an abbreviated version of the course profile via the UQ Courses & Programs website available via www.uq.edu.au/study/ and proceed to the “profile” at the bottom of the screen.

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ECON7010 : Microeconomics for Business #2 (2L1T) Inc: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7003 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 or 868 Course Coordinator: Dr P. Kler (Sem 1); Dr J. Robinson (Sem 2); Mr M. Dwyer (Sum) Theory of supply & demand, resource allocation. Theory of consumer behaviour & market demand; production & cost theory; price & output of firms under conditions of perfect & imperfect competition; distribution theory; welfare economics. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7020 : Macroeconomics for Business #2 (2L1T) Inc: ECON2020 or EC212 or 866 Course Coordinator: Dr G. Leeves (Sem 1), Dr P. Kler (Sem 2), Mr H. Bain (Sum) Macroeconomics fundamental to decision-making within business environment. Analysis of general economic trends & macroeconomic variables affecting operation of organisation. Integration of macroeconomic theory & policy with application within Australian environment. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7030 : Microeconomic Analysis #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or EC211 or 865 Inc: ECON3010 (tbc) or 840 Course Coordinator: Dr Y. Chen Recent developments in, & links between, microeconomic theory & economic policy at micro level. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7040 : Macroeconomic Analysis #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2020 or 7020 or EC212 or 866 Inc: ECON3020 (tbc) or 842 Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani (Sem 1), Dr T. Le (Sem 2) Recent developments in macroeconomic theory & relationships to economic policy. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

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ECON7060 : Evolution of Economic Systems #2 (2L) Pre: ECON7010 or ECON7570 or ECON2010 or ECON2510 Inc: ECON3540 Course Coordinator: Dr T. Mandeville Analysis of how complex systems develop using contributions from behavioural, evolutionary and institutional economics with an emphasis on the role of institutions, corordination problems, knowledge issues and cognitive aspects, illustrated with country-based case material. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7200 : Economics of Financial Markets #2 (2L1T) Pre: (ECON2010 + 2020) or ((7002 or 7010 or 7011) + 7020) or (EC211 + 212) or (865 + 866) Inc: EC802 Course Coordinator: Dr F. Bracoud Economic behaviour of financial markets: volatility, bubbles, efficiency; economic theories of financial markets; price determination; role of market makers & institutional factors. Non-Walrasian theories of price determination in financial market, auction markets in theory & practice. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7230 : Trading Floor and Financial Economics #2 (2L) Inc: ECON3230 Res: Quota Maximum of 40 enrolments (in 2009) Course Coordinator: Dr D. Willis The purpose of the course is to offer advanced students in business/finance and or economics an understanding of the financial markets from a very hands on applied viewpoint. The course will be applied to the real world financial markets using an online real time trading room allowing the student to trade in Stocks, Bonds, Options and Futures and short or long sell derivatives. The online real time trading floor will enable the student to build a portfolio using historical and real time company information, with graphs, charts and company announcements to guide them in their choice. The course will be looking at yields, duration and convexity and will discuss and apply modern portfolio theory using the real time trading floor. The focus will be on institutional details /technical analysis/market efficiency and of course trading strategies designed to exploit market, limit and stop orders and others exploiting the single index model support and valuation issues. A pod cast of lectures will be available. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7300 : Statistics for Business & Economics #2 (2L1.5T) Rec Pre: Snr Maths I or B or MATH1040 or MP127 or MT140 or equiv. Inc: ECON1320 or BA815 or EC134 or 136 or 834 Course Coordinator: Mr V. Hoang (Sem 1), Dr B. Morgan (Sem 2) Statistical inference, probability & sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis tests, correlation & regression, experimental design, sample survey design, quality sampling, modern business decision theory. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7310 : Elements of Econometrics #2 (2L1T) Pre: ECON1320 or 7300 or EC134 or 136 or 834 Inc: ECON2300 or EC230 or 735 or 843 Course Coordinator: Prof C. O'Donnell For students with basic economic statistics background. Hypothesis testing, linear regression, general linear model, serial correlation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, limited dependent variables & simple dynamic models. Practical problems are solved using SHAZAM or equivalent econometrics program. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7320 : Advanced Applied Econometrics #2 (2L2P) Pre: ECON3300 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360 Inc: ECON6300 or EC443 or 860 Course Coordinator: Prof C. O'Donnell Introduces advanced tools used in modern applied econometrics. Topics include multivariate time series models (eg VAR, ECM) & discrete & limited dependent variable models (eg multinominial logit). Alternative estimation frameworks are also discussed (eg Bayesian econometrics, GMM). Problems & exercises are solved using software packages such as SHAZAM. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7322 : Business & Economic Decision Techniques #2 (2L2T) Pre: ECON7300 Inc: ECON2320 or EC235 or 736 Course Coordinator: Prof T. Coelli Provides a working understanding of some of the principal techniques used in business decision making. Topics include linear programming, transportation & assignment models, project scheduling & control, inventory models, & decision theory & games. These techniques can be used to solve problems in areas as diverse as product mixing & blending, firm efficiency & benchmarking, project management, & multi-period financial planning. Problems & exercises are solved using Microsoft Excel or a simple menu-drive software package. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7330 : Advanced Econometric Theory #2 (2L) Pre: (ECON3310 + 3320 or 2310) or (EC231 + 331) Rec Pre: ECON3300 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360 or EC330 Inc: ECON6310 or EC444 or 861 Course Coordinator: Dr R. Strachan This is an advanced course in econometric theory which builds upon ECON3310. Material in the following topics will be included: Asymptotic theory, seemingly unrelated regression equations, panel data models, simultaneous equations, instrumental variables and GMM estimators. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7350 : Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance #2 (2L2P) Pre: ECON7310+ECON7020) or (ECON7310+ECON7002+(FINM7401 or BSFN7401 or COMM7501)); or (ECON2300+ECON2020) or (ECON2300 + ECON1020 + (FINM2401 or COMM2501 or BSFN2401) Inc: ECON3300 or ECON3350 Course Coordinator: Dr R. Strachan Econometric tools that apply to financial and macroeconomics data. Core content includes: characteristics of time series data; capital asset pricing models; co-integrated models; volatility models; models of price changes. Applications include models of stock prices, derivatives, exchange rates, interest rates. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7360 : Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics #2 (2L1.5T) Pre: (ECON7310+ECON7010); or ECON2300+(ECON2010 or ECON2400) Rec Pre: ECON1050 or EC131 Inc: ECON3300 or ECON3360 Course Coordinator: Dr R. Strachan The analysis of individual-level data on the economic behaviour of individuals or firms using regression methods for cross-section and panel data. Applications in the areas of production economics, labour economics, consumer choice, marketing, health and education. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7370 : Special Topics in Econometrics #2 (Intensive) Pre: ECON3300 or 3310 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360 Course Coordinator: Prof T. Coelli Assessment: Assignments, final examination In consultation with prospective students, two topics will be selected from the following: Bayesian econometrics; time series analysis and state space models; efficiency and productivity analysis; index number theory and applications; and income distributions and inequality measurement. Other topics may be considered from time to time. The course has a strong practical focus and involves the extensive use of computers. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Intensive

ECON7400 : International Industry Economics #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 Inc: ECON6400 or EC418 or 847 Course Coordinator: A/Prof P. Riethmuller Organisation & performance of industrial activity with a global context. Special attention to interaction of business, financial markets & government. Cross-country case studies a feature of course. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7410 : Advanced Managerial Economics #2 (2L) Pre: (ECON1320 + 2010 + 2020) or ((7002 or 7010 or 7011) + 7300 + 7020) or (EC134 or 136 or 834) + 865 + 866 Inc: EC876 or 890 Course Coordinator: Dr J. Carbajal-Ponce Introduces problems of economic optimisation primarily in relation to microeconomic decision-making & policy formulation, but with some consideration of macroeconomic issues. Relevant to business management as well as to industrial policy & macroeconomic policy formulation. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7430 : Competition & Regulation Policy #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 Inc: EC846 Course Coordinator: Dr R. Scheelings Objectives of public enterprises & appropriate price, output & investment policies. Regulation (economic) of private sector to improve efficiency in resource allocation. Economic planning at micro level. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7440 : Public Economics #2 (2L) Pre: ([ECON2010 + 2020] or [7010 + 7020]) or ([EC211 + 212] or [865 + 866]) Inc: ECON6420 or EC415 or 850 Course Coordinator: Dr R. Scheelings Theory & principles of public expenditure & taxation applied to current Australian policy questions. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7460 : Health Economics #2 (2L1T) Inc: ECON2460 or EC395 or 857 Course Coordinator: Dr G. Lordan Descriptive & theoretical aspects of health & medical services; demand & supply for health insurance, hospitals, etc; equity v. efficiency in services; health financing & health systems; evaluation techniques. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode External Web Based St Lucia Internal

ECON7510 : Economic Development #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 2020 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or 7020 or EC211 or 212 or 865 or 866 Inc: ECON6500 or EC873 or 883 Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani Competing theories of economic growth & development; assessment of alternative development strategies & policies; roles of international institutions in managing international economy; comparative experiences of Asian, African & Latin American developing countries examined. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7520 : International Monetary Economics #2 (2L) Pre: (ECON2010 + 2020) or ([7002 or 7010 or 7011] + 7020) or (EC211 + 212) or (865 + 866) Inc: ECON6510 or EC417 or 845 Course Coordinator: Dr N. Karunaratne Theoretical topics on exchange rate behaviour & management, current account determination, international capital mobility, effectiveness of fiscal & monetary policies in open economies & select international macroeconomic policy issues. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7530 : International Trade & Investment #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 Inc: EC871 or 884 Course Coordinator: A/Prof P. Riethmuller (Sem 2), Dr M. Graff (Sum) Survey of recent advances in foreign trade & investment topics. Topics include trade theory & policy, international factor movement, theories of international investment & contemporary trade & investment issues in Australia & Asia-Pacific region. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7540 : Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship #2 (2L) Course Coordinator: Dr T. Mandeville Studies the process by which an economy or a business evolves as a complex network of flows of kno3wledge. Entrepreneurship and innovation are the two primary mechanisms in this process. Case studies are built upon a core of new economic theory. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7550 : Global Banking & Economic Institutions #2 (2L1T) Inc: ECON3550 Course Coordinator: Dr D. Willis Assessment: Mid-semester examination, project, final examination This course is written to provide a straight forward approach to the understanding international and global banking in a wider economic framework. It covers all the traditional course topics: credit analysis, electronic banking, the Eurobond market, debt crisis, international supervision, commercial banking and investment banking while also providing a solid grounding in the history of banking and its influences on modern practices. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7560 : Globalisation and Economic Development #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2510 or ECON2010 or ECON7010 or ECON7002 Course Coordinator: Mr A. Duhs Changing economic development processes in the new globalised, on-line, knowledge-based economy. Case studies will vary from year to year, depending on interests of the Co-ordinator. Initially, case studies of India and China. Impacts of the rise of India and China on the global and Australian economies. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

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ECON7570 : Contemporary Issues in Economic Development #2 (2L) Inc: ECON2510 Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani This course introduces the student to the literature, theoretical and applied, on various aspects of the economics of less developed countries. Emphasis is given to both comparative theoretical approaches and cross-country analysis of contemporary issues and policy options facing poor countries in the context of the global economy. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7720 : Ecological & Environmental Economics #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or EC211 or 865 Inc: ECON6700 or EC428 or 856 Course Coordinator: Dr J. Robinson Selected issues such as market failures, externalities, pollution control, species preservation, natural areas, sustainable development, common property resources, global environmental & natural resources, conservation of renewable & non-renewable resources; evaluation techniques. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7730 : Natural Resource Economics #2 (2L) Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or EC211 or 865 Inc: ECON6710 or EC478 or 878 Course Coordinator: Prof H. Campbell Applies economic theory to analyse efficient & sustainable use of natural resource stocks. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7740 : Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A #2 (2L2P) Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 Rec Comp: [ECON7750 + (2020 or 7020)] or [EC875 + (212 or 866)] Inc: ECON3220 or EC874 or 896 Res: Quota: Maximum of 60 enrolments Course Coordinator: A/Prof R. Brown Use of techniques of applied welfare economics & investment appraisal to undertake benefit/cost analysis of public & private sector projects, using spreadsheets. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

61

ECON7750 : Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B #2 (2L2P) Comp: ECON7740 or EC874 Rec Pre: ECON3220 Rec Comp: ECON2020 or 7020 or EC212 or 866 Inc: EC875 or 896 Course Coordinator: Prof H. Campbell Uses examination of techniques of theoretical & applied welfare economics & investment appraisal to undertake benefit/cost analysis of public & private sector projects, using spreadsheets & taking account of risk. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

Note : ECON7740 and ECON7750 are NOT run concurrently. ECON7740 is the pre-requisite (compulsory companion) for ECON7750 and is run in the first half of semester and is then followed by ECON7750 in the 2nd half of semester. Students who have completed ECON3220 and are wishing to enrol in ECON7750 should contact the course co-ordinator to discuss the start of ECON7750.

ECON7810 : Economic Evaluation and Health #2 (2L1T) Pre: ECON7010 Course Coordinator: Dr G. Lordan Assessment: Assignments, examination The course will introduce students to economic evaluation of health care interventions. In particular students will learn the advantages and disadvantages associated with cost-effectiveness, cost-utility and cost-benefit analysis. The course will be taught using a combination of lecture presentations, interactive tutorials and journal article discussions. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7830 : Health Economics and Policy #2 (2L1S) Pre: ECON7010 Rec Pre: ECON7030 Course Coordinator: Prof L. Connelly The course provides students with an appreciation & understanding of economic debates regarding key health sector policy issues, an understanding of the measurement of problems associated with the economic analysis of some health sector issues & an insight into the political economy of the health sector & the role of economists in that sector. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

School of Economics

62

ECON7840 : Health & Economic Development #2 (2L) Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson This course provides a balanced treatment of health issues & diseases burden in the process of economic development. Relevant economic development theories are applied in the analysis of the reciprocal health-development relationship; from evidence of case studies, policy implications are derived. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7850 : Research Thesis #8 Restricted: Head of School approval Pre: ECON7830 Inc: ECON7851 or 7852 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Thesis (approx 30,000 words) on topic approved by Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in sem 1 must enrol in ECON7851 for both semesters. Students commencing in sem 2 must enrol in ECON7852 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single sem must enrol in ECON7850). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7851 : Research Thesis #8 Restricted: Head of School approval Pre: ECON7830 Inc: ECON7850 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research thesis of approx 30,000 words on topic approved by Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7851 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7852 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7850). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7852 : Research Thesis #8 Restricted: Head of School approval Pre: ECON7830 Inc: ECON7850 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research thesis of approx 30,000 words on topic approved by Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7851 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7852 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7850). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

ECON7900 : Special Unit

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

63

#2 (2L) Pre: Head of School approval Inc: EC854 Course Coordinator: TBA Selected topics relating to research & teaching interests of academic staff. Special Unit courses are offered from time to time in the following areas: Evolutionary & Institutional Economics, Economics of Marketing & Distribution, Labour Economics. Contact School of Economics for further information. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7910 : Research Report #2 Pre: #4 of level 7 ECON courses or 20 credit points of level 8 EC courses Inc: ECON7920 or EC859 or 869 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson (Sem 1), Dr D. Willis (Sem 2) Research report (maximum 10,000 words) on topic approved by the Head of School. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7920 : Economic Project #4 Pre: Permission from Head of School + #8 of level 7 ECON courses or 40 credit points of level 8 EC courses Inc: ECON7910 or EC859 or 869 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two semesters. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in sem 1 must enrol in ECON7921 for both semesters. Students commencing in sem 2 must enrol in ECON7922 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single sem must enrol in ECON7920). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7921 : Economic Project #4 Pre: #8 of level 7 ECON courses or 40 credit points of level 8 EC courses Inc: ECON7910, 7920 or EC859 or 869 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two semesters. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7921 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7922 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7920). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

ECON7922 : Economic Project

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

School of Economics

64

#4 Pre: #8 of level 7 ECON courses or 40 credit points of level 8 EC courses Inc: ECON7910, 7920 or EC859 or 869 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two semesters. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7921 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7922 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7920). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7930 : Thesis #4 Pre: Permission from Head of School + (ECON7310 or 7350 or 7360 and 7920 or EC859) or (ECON2300 or 3300 or 3350 or 3360 and 7920 or EC859) Inc: EC899 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Dissertation not exceeding 20,000 words. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7931 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7932 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7930). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7931 : Thesis #4 Pre: Permission from Head of School + (ECON7310 or 7350 or 7360 and 7920 or EC859) or (ECON2300 or 3300 or 3350 or 3360 and 7920 or EC859) Inc: ECON7930 or EC899 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Dissertation not exceeding 20,000 words. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7931 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7932 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7930). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009 ECON7932 : Thesis #4 Pre: Permission from Head of School + (ECON7310 or 7350 or 7360 and 7920 or EC859) or (ECON2300 or 3300 or 3350 or 3360 and 7920 or EC859) Inc: ECON7930 or EC899 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Dissertation not exceeding 20,000 words. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7931 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7932 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7930). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7940 : Masters Thesis #6 Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon (Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research thesis of no more than 25,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7941 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7942 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7940). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal St Lucia Internal

ECON7941 : Masters Thesis #6 Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon(Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon Inc: ECON7940 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research thesis of no more than 25,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7941 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7942 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7940). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON7942 : Masters Thesis #6 Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon(Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon Inc: ECON7940 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson Assessment: Research thesis of no more than 25,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of School. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in ECON7941 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7942 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7940). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

65

School of Economics

66

ECON8010 : Microeconomics A #2 (2L) Inc: EC413, ECON6010 Course Coordinator: Dr J. Carbajal-Ponce This course focuses on the mathematical structure of microeconomics. Topics: Neoclassical consumer and producer theory (including duality and integrability), alternatives consumer and producer theories, partial and general equilibrium (including stability and existence), game theory, monopoly and oligopoly (static and dynamic). Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON8020 : Macroeconomics A #2 (2L) Inc: EC414, ECON6020 Course Coordinator: Dr K. Tang Assessment: 2 Problem sets and the final exam Recent developments in macroeconomic theory & empirical economics. There are five areas covered: econometric methodology in the presence of non-stationary time series; endogenous approaches to money determination; time irreversability in unemployment & business investment; new business cycle theories; new growth theories. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON8030 : Microeconomics B #2 (3C) Pre: ECON8010 Inc: ECON6030 Course Coordinator: Prof R. Tourky Assessment: Assignments (20%); presentations (30%); exams (50%) This course explores in detail the economics of information and uncertainty introducing mechanism design and agency theory at an advanced level. This course will be particularly useful for students who wish to specialise in the area of Microeconomics. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Mode St Lucia Internal

ECON8040 : Macroeconomics B #2 (3C) Pre: ECON8020 Inc: ECON6040 Course Coordinator: Dr K. Tang This course extends the core materials in the field of macroeconomics beyond that covered in Macroeconomics A (currently ECON8020 Macroeconomic Theory). Whilst Macroeconomics A provides a comprehensive coverage of key, standard macroeconomic analysis at the introductory PhD level, Macroeconomics B is intended to provide a more in-depth, extended coverage of important, contemporary, dynamic macroeconomic topics that cannot be covered in Macroeconomics A due to time constraints. The Macroeconomics B course will be particularly useful for those students who are writing a thesis on a topic related to macroeconomics or who wish to specialise in the area of macroeconomics, and is seen as essential for PhD students wishing to research and build a career in the field of macroeconomic analysis. Scheduled Offering:

Semester

Campus Mode

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009 Semester 2, 2009

St Lucia Internal

COURSES NOT OFFERED 2009 ECON7340 : Inter-Industry Economic Modelling #2 1st sem; Pre: ECON2300 or 7310 or EC230 or 843; Inc: ECON6340 Students are introduced to additional tools of economic analysis in the form of input-output modelling & linked computable general equilibrium modelling. The basic theories & concepts underlying these techniques are explained. Emphasis is put on the application of the computer software to model economic issues & problems, interpret the model results, & make policy recommendations. ECON7420 : Information Economics #2 2nd sem; Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865; Inc: ECON6410 Economics of information & knowledge. The knowledge economy & knowledge industries. Unique economic features of information. Information as a resource. Technology as a special type of information. Impacts of information & communication technologies; public policy issues. ECON7800 : Personnel Economics for Business #2 1st sem; Pre: ECON2010, 2400, 7010 or EC211, ID226, EC865 The course draws upon recent developments in economic analyses, to study aspects of human resource use that confront organisations e.g. payment methods, hiring & firing decisions, motivation & productivity, & training. Topics are chosen to provide students with opportunities to exercise analytical skills, & abilities in problem-solving & policy formation.

BRIEF COURS DESCRIPTIONS OF OTHER COURSES MENTIONED IN CORE OR ELECTIVE LISTS @ February 2009

ENVM7520 : Environment and Development #2 (2L2C) Rec Pre: [ECON7010 (economics students) or ECON7005 (non-economics students)] + ECON7570 Course Coordinator: A/Prof R. Cramb Assessment: Two assignments (10% & 30%), seminar (10%), final examination (50%) Socio-economic perspective of interaction between environment and development in low-income countries. Issues and conflicts in utilisation of natural resources (land, water, forests) to develop sustainable livelihoods. Impacts of alternative development pathways on the environment (land degradation, pollution, biodiversity loss). Sectoral and country case studies. Scheduled Offering:

Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

67

School of Economics

68

FINM7401 : Finance #2 (4C) Inc: BSFN2401 or 7065 or 7401 or CO251 or 815 or COMM2501 or 7501 or FINM2401 or 7065 or 7805 or MEBS7106 Course Coordinator: Dr K. Alpert Provides a comprehensive introduction to financial management & financial analysis. Focuses on creating shareholder value. Topics include financial modelling, the time value of money, stock & bond valuation, capital budgeting & net present value, risk & diversification, & the Capital Asset Pricing Model. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia St Lucia

Mode Internal Internal

FINM7402 : Corporate Finance #2 (4C) Pre: BSFN7065 or 7401 or COMM7501 or FINM7065 or 7401 Inc: BFSN3401 or BSFN7402 or CO352 or CO851 or COMM3502 or COMM7503 (or FINM3401) Res: Quota: Minimum of 15 enrolments Course Coordinator: Dr J. Humphrey (Sem 1), Dr V. Ragunathan (Sem 2) In depth analysis of financial issues confronting most firms. Strong focus on application and practical relevance. Topics include financing & dividend policy, real option valuation, risk management and mergers & acquisitions. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia St Lucia

Mode Internal Internal

FINM7403 : Portfolio Management #2 (4C) Pre: BSFN7065 or 7401 or COMM7501 or FINM7065 or 7401 Inc: BSFN3402 or 7403 or CO353 or 818 or COMM3503 or 7502 or FINM3402 Course Coordinator: Dr D. Lee (Sem 1), Dr M. Holmen (Sum) Provides students with techniques for evaluating investments on an individual basis & in the context of portfolio. Techniques for analysing investments focus on maximising expected returns while minimising risk. The most powerful way of achieving this objective is by creating a portfolio of investments. Topics covered are financial statement analysis, markets & investments, equity investments, debt investments & portfolio management. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

69

FINM7405 : Financial Risk Management #2 (4C) Pre: BSFN7065 or 7401 or COMM7501 or FINM7065 or 7401 Inc: BSFN7405 or CO853 or COMM7505 Course Coordinator: Dr C. Gaunt Use of swaps & futures to manage interest rate, commodity price & exchange rate risk. Practical application of important risk management principles & tools in a bond trading game. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia St Lucia

Mode Internal Internal

FINM7406 : International Financial Management #2 (3C) Pre: BSFN7065 or 7401 or COMM7501 or FINM7065 or 7401 Inc: BA854 or BSFN3403 or 7406 or CO354 or 854 or COMM3504 or 7506 or FINM3403 Course Coordinator: Dr S. McCarthy (Sem 1), Dr K. Benson (Sem 2) Extends financial decision-making to the international setting. Problems introduced through exchange rates are considered. Issues such as the determination of cost of capital, benefits of international diversification, the quantification & hedging of economic exposure are addressed. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia St Lucia

Mode Internal Internal

IBUS7302 : Operating International Business #2 (3L) Inc: BSEB2301 or 3303 or 7302 or 7310 or BA841 or BF841 or BI841 or IBUS2301 or 3303 or 7310 or MGMT7400 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Venaik (sem 1), A/Prof R. Tamaschke (Sem 2) The course is divided into two parts. The first part is a macro view of international business. It examines at the national level the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct investment flows between nations. The second part of the course focuses on the micro or firm level aspects of international business management, including current research into the internationalisation processes of modern firms. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia St Lucia

Mode Internal Internal

School of Economics

70

IBUS7312 : Doing Business in Asia #2 (3L) Inc: BA877 or BF877 or MGMT7402 or BSEB3304 or 7312 or IBUS3304 Course Coordinator: Dr S. Williams With the economies of China and India growing rapidly, Asia is emerging as one of the key drivers of global economic growth. The purpose of this course is to understand the environmental and organisational issues confronted by firms doing business in Asia. These include various aspects of the external environment such as social, economic, political, cultural, legal, customer and competitive factors, as well as the strategic and organisational responses of firms to the complex, diverse and dynamic business challenges in Asia. Using real-life company cases, participants will learn how to take managerial decisions and solve business problems confronted by firms in Asia. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

LAWS7010 : Legal Environment of Business #2 (3C) Inc: CO121 or 122 or 812 or COMM1201 or 7201 or QB119 or LAWS1100 Res: Not to be studied in JD, LLM or LLM(Adv) programs Course Coordinator: Dr L. Toohey Broad examination of law; equity; parliament; courts; interpretation of statutes; elements of contract law; elements of company law; aspects of torts; restrictive trade practices; elements of income tax law. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

LAWS7852 : International Trade Law #2 (26C) Inc: LA804 or 880 Res: GCAppLaw; GDipAppLaw; MAppLaw; LLM; LLM(Adv); MIEF Quota: Minimum of 12 enrolments Course Coordinator: Dr A. Davidson Introduction to law of international trade. Topics include international business contracts, financing of exports, carriage of goods by sea, rail & air, Incoterms, the Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods & the role of an international trade lawyer. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

PLAN7614 : Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries #2 (2L) Pre: Permission of Head of School. Res: Minimum quota of 5 students Course Coordinator: Dr Donovan Storey Assessment: Assignments; seminars (Course will be cancelled if less than 5 students enrol) Management of processes of rapid urban growth & change in cities of developing countries. Introduction to formal & informal elements of urban management systems; exploration of alternative approaches to dealing with problems arising from rapid urban growth. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

71

NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED IN 2009 PLAN7637 : Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries #2 (2L) Inc: GN762 or 764 Paradigm shifts in respect of basic housing; economic, political & social perspectives of low-income housing; land tenure; formal & informal housing delivery systems; informal settlement upgrading.

POLS7107 : Globalisation, International Political Economy and Development #2 (2S) Course Coordinator: Prof. S. Bell Assessment: Assignments and seminar participation This course examines the economic and political aspects of globalisation. It introduces students to a range of theoretical perspectives on international political economy, globalisation and development. Globalisation is conceived of as both a distinct phenomenon in its own right and as an influence on domestic and transnational relations. Specific issues include consideration of the evolving international economic system and the new governance structures that seek to shape it, and the way such processes have influenced development outcomes. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

POLS7206 : Development Administration #2 (3S) Inc: GT819 Course Coordinator: Until advised please contact the School's Senior Administrative Officer (Academic) Assessment: Assignments The administrative context of development in post-colonial states, with particular reference to sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Asia and the Pacific. Internal bureaucratic reform and the search for political stability. The constraints applied by external actors including the UN, WTO, international aid agencies and the World Bank. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

POLS7302 : Politics of Development #2 (2C) Course Coordinator: Until advised please contact the School's Senior Administrative Officer (Academic) Assessment: Essays; attendance This course focuses on the centrality of politics in development. It examines contemporary development processes in relation to historical trends, and explores the ways in which local and global contexts are increasingly interconnected in an era of globalisation. The course introduces and engages competing approaches to development, and considers the politics and political implications of everyday lived experiences of development policy. Throughout the course, we closely examine the politics of social change, and consider the legacies of historical political change and their implications for contemporary development processes and challenges. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

School of Economics

72

PUBH7014 : Health Financing #2 Inc: GHSP7138 or PUBH7850 Course Coordinator: Ms Eliana Jimenez Assessment: Tutorial participation, presentations, two essays This course provides a critical analysis of different models of financing health systems from a policymaking perspective. They include State-funded, social insurance, voluntary health insurance and community-based insurance models. Revenue collection and purchasing methods are also examined in detail with a view of discussing their implications for policymaking and health systems management. Particular attention is devoted to efficiency and equity issues. The course emphasizes those aspects of health financing that are highly relevant for policymakers in developed and developing countries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

PUBH7021 : Evaluation in Public Health #2 (3C) Course Coordinator: Dr Maria Donald Assessment: Assignments including a major evaluation exercise The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research designs within the context of public health evaluation; to give them the skills to evaluate the rigour and validity of published evaluations; and introduce them to the basics of designing and implementing effective evaluation strategies in a range of public health contexts (e.g., individual work practice, health promotion, screening, and large-scale public programs and policy). This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Herston

Mode Internal

PUBH7100 : International Disease Control Priorities #2 (2L1T) Course Coordinator: Prof Richard Taylor Assessment: Presentation (40%), Essay (60%) Description: This course covers: assessment of disease burden by cause; prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable disease and injuries. Causes and control of: malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, under-nutrition, acute respiratory infection, diarrhoeal disease, vaccine preventable disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, injuries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

73

PUBH7108 : Project Planning for International Health #2 (2L1T) Inc: TH906 Course Coordinator: A/Prof Peter Hill Assessment: Individual & group assignments Description: This course acquaints participants with the tendering processes of major international and donor agencies, and provides sufficient knowledge and skills to collaborate in the identification of and design of aid projects. Project design and write-up, including the use of logframe planning matrices will be modelled. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

PUBH7113 : Health & Development #2 (2L1T) Course Coordinator: Dr Fernanda Claudio Assessment: Assignments , tutorials, exam Description: This course covers several themes aimed at providing students with an understanding of the : variety of conceptions of health and of development, and how they are measured; fundamentals of the demographic, epidemiological, and nutritional transitions and the bi-directional interactions between health and development; social, economic and cultural components of development and their specific interactions with disease and fertility in various ecological settings; conceptions of socio-economic status and poverty; a wide perspective on the determinants of health and disease, and health improvement in the international context; and, an understanding of the organisations working in international health and their strengths and weaknesses. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 1, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

PUBH7115 : Mortality Analysis #2 (2L1T) Pre: PUBH7600 or equivalent Course Coordinator: Dr C Rao Assessment: Assignments Description: This course broadens the disciplinary base in using various sources of demographic and mortality data (vital registration, censuses, surveys) to understand the health of populations, with a focus on understanding and applying demographic techniques to estimate mortality levels and patterns in developing countries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus St Lucia

Mode Internal

School of Economics

74

PUBH7600 : Introduction to Epidemiology #2 Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Page Assessment: Assignments, workbook exercises, end semester examination This course covers sources of data on mortality and morbidity; measures of prevalence, incidence and risk; epidemiological study designs; chance, bias and confounding; association and causation; epidemic investigation; disease surveillance; screening; prevention; use of epidemiology in health services. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston External Herston

Mode External Internal External Internal

PUBH7610 : Applied Research & Practice #2 Pre: PUBH7600 and PUBH7630 or equivalent Course Coordinator: Dr Archie Clements Assessment: Research proposals & assignments This course takes students through the steps in a research project: problem definition, current state of knowledge, critical appraisal of studies and evidence, study design, variables and their measurement, ethical considerations, operational issues and report writing. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

PUBH7611 : Principles of Epidemiology #2 Rec Pre: PUBH7600 Course Coordinator: Assoc Prof M. Coory Williams Assessment: Assignments and exam This course will provide in-depth exposure to the fundamental concepts, research designs and analytic strategies of epidemiology. It aims to develop a coherent understanding of the principles of epidemiology. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 1, 2009

Campus External Herston

Mode External Internal

PUBH7612 : Control of Non-Communicable Disease #2 ( 2L1T) Rec Pre: PUBH7600 or SP801 Inc: SP806 or SM830 Course Coordinator: Assoc Prof T Vos Assessment: Assignments & seminar participation Description: This course addresses the causes and control of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, mental disorders and injury which are responsible for considerable disease burden in developed, newly industrialised and middle income countries; and increasing in many developing countries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Herston

Mode Internal

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

75

PUBH7614 : Health Systems Organisation & Management #2 Course Coordinator: Mr Greg Fowler (Sem 1) Prof Harvey Whiteford (Sem 2 ) Assessment: Assignments and presentations This course provides an overview of the social, cultural and political determinants of health care and major current issues in health care planning and management. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009 Semester 1, 2009 Semester 2, 2009

Campus External Herston External

Mode External Internal External

PUBH7616 : Burden of Disease Methods #2 8 hours per day workshop Course Coordinator: A/Prof T Vos An intensive eight-day workshop (8 contact hours per day) that aims to equip students with the core skills to conduct a national burden of disease study and to understand the key determinants of population health. The workshop is open to UQ students and (inter)national burden of disease researchers. Enrolled students pay an additional fee of $300 for the costs of the venue, teas and lunches. Assumed Background: This is an intensive course with a lot of hands-on exercises requiring good basic knowledge of epidemiology and good skills in manipulating data in Excel. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Summer semester 2009 (to be confirmed) Herston/St Lucia Internal PUBH7617 : Pharmacoeconomics #2 Course Coordinator: Dr Samantha Hollingsworth Assessment: Assignment 1 20%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 50% This course allows students to gain practical experience in the development of economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals. Topics covered included assessment of effectiveness data, costs, quality of life assessment and the development of economic models of cost-effectiveness. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Herston

Mode Internal

PUBH7618 : Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine #2 (Block delivery) Pre: (Recommended PUBH7616) Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Jan Barendregt Assessment: 60% tutorials, 40% take-home exam This course is taught using a combination of methods including lecture presentations, interactive tutorials, assignments & group oral presentations. Each of these methods will be assessed individually & count towards final grading in the course. The course will expand on concepts learnt in Health Economics and Evaluation & will explore some of the more advanced methodological issues inherent in economic evaluation of health care interventions. The course will focus on practical application with particular attention devoted to the usefulness & limitations of cost-effectiveness analysis as a technique of economic appraisal. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009 PUBH7645 : International Health Policy

Campus Herston

Mode Intensive

School of Economics

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#2 (3L1T) Course Coordinator: A/Prof Peter Hill Assessment: Class participation, oral presentation and written assignment Description: International Health Policy identifies key stakeholders in international health and their roles, including WHO, World Bank, key NGO's and bilateral agencies and Global Public Private Partnerships. It explores major international health policy and program developments, and the translation of those policies into practice. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus Herston

Mode Internal

PUBH7650 : Evidence Based Health Care #2 Rec Pre: PUBH7600 Inc: SP840 Course Coordinator: Dr Satyamurthy Anuradha Assessment: Three assignments Description: Evidence-based health care involves integrating the best available clinical research with clinical experience and patient values and objectives in order to guide decision making in health care. Students learn to: (1) find the most relevant & highest quality evidence; (2) critically appraise this evidence &; (3) apply & adapt the evidence to varied situations. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 1, 2009

Campus External

Mode External

PUBH7670 : Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control #2 (1L2T) Course Coordinator: Prof Peter Barss Description: This course introduces students to the development of the public health approach to injury prevention & control. It provides an overview of injury epidemiology & strategies for injury prevention & the role of emergency services, acute care and rehabilitation medicine. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students. Scheduled Offering: Semester Semester 2, 2009

Campus Herston

Mode Internal

COURSE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED 2009 PUBH7651 : Systematic Reviews of Evidence #2 NOT OFFERED 2009 (2nd semester) Pre: PUBH7600, 7630 Course Coordinator: A systematic review is a research method used to combine the results of previous studies to answer a question in health care. This course covers the steps of a review, that is formulating a research question, systematically searching the literature, appraising the primary studies, performing a metaanalysis and exploration of the results. This course mainly focuses on reviews of health care interventions, but also briefly covers reviews of diagnostic accuracy and prognostic markers. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009

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