S3U Bachelor of Computing–Bachelor of Economics as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Computing–Bachelor of Economics
Abbreviation: BComp–BEc
Course code: S3U
Course contact (faculty or school) Computing: (03) 6324 3863 or (03) 6226 2125
Economics: (03) 6226 2160/2308
Introductory comments
(Offered subject to Council approval)
This four-year (minimum), 10-year (maximum), internal full-time or part-time course is
offered at the Hobart campus and the first year at the Launceston campus and at the
North-West Centre.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants need to meet the requirements for entry to the Bachelor of Computing and the
Bachelor of Economics courses.
Course objectives
The objectives of the combined degree course are consistent with those of the Bachelor of
Economics and the Bachelor of Computing.
Professional recognition
It is anticipated that this combined degree will be recognised by the professional bodies
that recognised the programs in the BEc and BComp.
Course structure
To qualify for Bachelor of Computing–Bachelor of Economics students must successfully
complete 32 units comprising: 16 (12.5%) units from Computing and 16 (12.5%) units from
Economics and Commerce.
Articulation
Credits for units included in the schedules for BCom, BComp, BEc, BIS, and BSc will be
awarded to students who transfer to the combined degree.
Schedule
The recommended program of study for this combined degree is shown in the following
schedule (all units are 12.5% in weight):
campus-sem
code
Unit title
weight
Year 1
Economics
Economics for
Business
Quantitative
Methods 1
Foundations of
Economic Policy
Eective
H1~L1~B1
12.5%
BEA110
H3/2~L2~B2v
12.5%
BEA140
H2~L2~B2
12.5%
BEA130
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Computing
4 units from
Computing (12.5%
each)
Programming and
Problem Solving
Software Process
50%
H1~L1/2~B1v
12.5%
KXA151
12.5%
H2~L2~B2v
plus two first-year compuing core at 12.5% each
Year 2
Economics
Intermediate
H1
12.5%
Microeconomics
Intermediate
H2
12.5%
Macroeconomics
KXA154
BEA241 or BEA242
Research Methods
H3/2
for Finance
Introduction to
H1
Econometrics
BEA235, BEA210 or BEA211
Thinking
[na]
Strategically: The
Competitive Edge
Australian Political H1
Economy
The Asia-Pacific
[na]
Economies: Tigers
Computing
4 units from
Computing (12.5%
each)
BEA200
BEA220
12.5%
BEA241
12.5%
BEA242
12.5%
BEA235
12.5%
BEA210
12.5%
BEA211
50%
2 first-year computing core units at 12.5% each
2 second-year computing core units at 12.5% each
Year 3
Economics
2 electives from
25%
Schedule A
2 electives from
25%
Schedule A
Computing
4 units from
50%
Computing (12.5%
each)
2 second-year compuing core units at 12.5% each
2 advanced computing electives at 12.5% each
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Year 4
Economics
3 electives chosen
from Schedule A
1 electives chosen
from Schedule B
Computing
4 units from
Computing (12.5%
each)
37.5%
12.5%
50%
2 advanced computing electives at 12.5% each
unit project at 25%
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Students may undertake units leading to a major in the Economics degree.
Schedule A
Unit title
Economics
Australian Political
Economy
The Asia-Pacific
Economies: Tigers
Quantitative
Methods 2
Microeconomic
Theory and Policy
Environmental and
Resource
Economics
Economics,
Management and
Organisation
Australia and the
Asia-Pacific
Economies: Trade
Principles and
Policy
Financial
Economics
Industrial
Organisation
Economics of
Human Resources
Macroeconomic
Theory and Policy
Banking and
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
12.5%
BEA210
[na]
12.5%
BEA211
H1
12.5%
BEA240
H1
12.5%
BEA300
[na]
12.5%
BEA301
[na]
12.5%
BEA302
H2
12.5%
BEA303
[na]
12.5%
BEA304
H1
12.5%
BEA305
[na]
12.5%
BEA306
H2
12.5%
BEA320
H2
12.5%
BEA321
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Financial
Institutions
Prices and Profits
Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
Econometrics
H2
H1~L1
12.5%
12.5%
BEA325
BMA326
H2
12.5%
BEA342
Schedule B
Economics
Any other subject offered by other schools in the University
Students should complete eight units at equivalent level 300 across the two disciplines,
Economics and Computing.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Commerce | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 4 years minimum (8 semesters) | 10 years maximum (20 semesters)
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