Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

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Economists are key professionals in public policy development and in the finance and banking sector. The demand for economists in Australia and internationally is growing in both the private and public sectors. Honours study increases your career prospects and demonstrates the ability to study independently. The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) involves one year of study (full-time), and has a focus on research and research training.

Campus

Townsville

Start dates

February

Duration

1 year full-time
Part time available

Study mode

On campus

Prerequisites

AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent with minimum 5.0 GPA

Course highlights

Solve specific research project problems in an ethical and socially responsible fashion
Develop and execute a research project
Oral presentation skills for academic and professional audiences.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an undergraduate degree consisting of 24 credit points, taught in English, which normally takes one year of full-time study. Admission is usually based on the successful completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Economics. Students undertake research training and complete a research thesis in a chosen area of Economics. The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is located at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

How to apply

Admission is usually based on the successful completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Economics, please see the Handbook for details.

Subjects

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research

BU4070:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

BU4071:12 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

EC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

OPTIONS

EC5213:03 Financial Econometrics or EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics

Pathway into course

The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor degree course. It is also designed to help students develop the necessary skills to be successful university students.

The Diploma consists of a combination of introductory and first year degree subjects. Successful completion of the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right.

Graduating with the Diploma will also allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor degree programs and may give you credit for some of the subjects you successfully complete.

For further information, email pathways@jcu.edu.au, or call Anne Chatelain (07) 47815740 in Townsville or Gabi Newman (07) 4232 1155 in Cairns.

Admission is usually based on the successful completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Economics.

Handbook

Bachelor of Economics (Honours) [End-on]

Course code	20109E
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Economics or equivalent; and

Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Additional selection requirements

Entry to the Honours program is by invitation of the College Dean

Satisfactory completion of BX3122 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation in Economics or equivalent in the bachelor degree.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics.

Graduates from the James Cook University Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree will have demonstrated in their written assignments and oral work the ability to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the concepts and principles widely used in economics
Comment in detail on at least several current issues in economics research and practice
Analyze critically the core paradigms, research methodologies, methods and analytical tools which shape research effort in the discipline of economics
Identify and integrate knowledge in select areas of economics which underpin a research issue
Synthesize creatively the existing research information with a critical mind-set for the purposes of designing a research investigation
Cooperatively develop and execute a research project addressing pertinent research questions and built on an advanced understanding of a topic area
Use initiative to solve specific research project problems in an ethical and socially responsible fashion
Convey information clearly and fluently in high quality written format appropriate for an academic economics audience
Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills for academic and professional audiences.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research

BU4070:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2

BU4071:12 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2

EC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

OPTIONS

EC5213:03 Financial Econometrics or EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time, normally not available part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Advanced standing will not be granted for work experience or undergraduate studies.

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BEc(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

The Honours component of this degree is embedded in the course.

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