G3A Bachelor of Economics–Bachelor of Science as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Economics–Bachelor of Science
Abbreviation: BEc-BSc
Course code: G3A
Course contact (faculty or school) Economics: (03) 6226 2160/2308 Science: (03) 6226
2125
Introductory comments
(Offered subject to Council approval)
This four-year (minimum), 10-year (maximum) full-time, internal full-time or part-time
course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses and at the North-West Centre.
The first-year only is available at Launceston (subject to approval being granted to
introduce the first year of BSc at Launceston), and at the North-West Centre where a
limited number of units will be available.
Admission & prerequisites
Satisfaction of the University’s minimum entry requirements for degree courses plus
Satisfactory Achievement result or better in MT843 Mathematics Stage 3 or MT841
Mathematics Stage 2 or MT730 Mathematics Applied, AND one of: *IT862 Computer
Science; *CH856 Chemistry; *GG833 Geography or EV846 Environmental Science; *GL876
Geology; *PH866 Physics; *BY826 Biology; and *SC786 Physical Sciences if neither *PH866
Physics nor *CH856 Chemistry counted.
Course objectives
The objectives of the combined degree course are consistent with those of the Bachelor of
Economics and the Bachelor of Science.
Professional recognition
It is anticipated that this combined degree will be recognised by the professional bodies
that recognised the programs in the BEc. No formal arrangements for professional
recognition have been made or are anticipated for the BSc component.
Course structure
The qualify for the Bachelor of Economics–Bachelor of Science, students must successfully
complete 400% from Groups 1, 2 and 3 of the BCom and BSc schedules.
Articulation
Credit for units included in the schedules for BCom, BEc, and BSc will be awarded to
students who transfer to the combined degree. Up to one year of credit for TAFE programs
will be awarded for the BSc component on the same basis as for the single degree.
Articulation arrangements already in place for the BCom and BEc will apply to the BEc
component of the course.
Sample course structure
Unit title
Year 1
Economics
Economics for
campus-sem
weight
code
H1~L1~B1
12.5%
BEA110
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G3A Bachelor of Economics–Bachelor of Science as at 14th May, 2002
Business
Foundations of
Economic Policy
Elective
Quantitative
Methods 1
Science
First year core
First year core
H2~L2~B2
12.5%
BEA130
H3/2~L2~B2v
12.5%
12.5%
BEA140
Total Economics and Science = 100%
Year 2
Economics
Intermediate
H1
Microeconomics
Either BEA241 or BEA242
Research Methods
H3/2
for Finance
Introduction to
H1
Econometrics
Either BEA210 or BEA235
Australian Political H1
Economy
Thinking
[na]
Strategically: The
Competitive Edge
Elective
Science
Second year core
Second year core
Total Economics and Science = 100%
Year 3
Economics
Economics unit 1
Economics unit 2
Economics unit 3
Elective
25%
25%
12.5%
BEA200
12.5%
BEA241
12.5%
BEA242
12.5%
BEA210
12.5%
BEA235
12.5%
25%
25%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
Total Economics = 50%
Year 3 and 4 Science
Third-year Major
50%
Electives or second
50%
[a]
major
[a] comprising: Maximum 25% Group 1, Maximum 25% Group 2, Maximum 25%
Group 3
Total Science years 3 and 4 = 100%
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Year 4
Economics
Economics unit 4
Economics unit 5
Elective
Elective
Total Economics = 50%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
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Majors total
Students may complete any Economics major (100%) and other units to total a further
100%.
A Science major (100%) and Science electives or a second major (100%).
Science majors may be chosen from Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Geography and Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics,
Microbiology/Immunology, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, and Zoology.
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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