Courses & Units
Intermediate Macroeconomics BEA220
Hobart
Introduction
BEA220 is an intermediate level unit in macroeconomic theory and policy. Building upon the macro foundations taught in BEA121 Principles of Economics 2, this unit provides you with both a solid grounding in macroeconomics and prepares you for advanced study in the field. BEA220 Intermediate Macroeconomics is a core unit in the Bachelor of Economics. The unit may also be taken as an elective in the Business Economics Majors in the Bachelor of Business.
Summary
| Unit name | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BEA220 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics and Finance |
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| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Explain intermediate level macroeconomic theory and concepts.
- LO2: Employ economic tools to analyse and evaluate problems.
- LO3: Communicate economic reasoning in a scholarly manner.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2020: $1,394.00 | 2020: $2,354.00 | 091901 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BEA121
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. Please check the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Quiz (5%), Mid-semester exam (20%), Report (25%), Final exam (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Charles I. Jones (2016). Macroeconomics, 4e International Student Edition, W.W. Norton & Company, New York. |
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