Courses & Units
Growth and Development BEA220
Introduction
BEA220 is an intermediate level unit in macroeconomic theory and policy. Building upon the macro foundations taught in BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy, this unit provides you with both a solid grounding in macroeconomics and prepares you for advanced study in the field. BEA220 Growth and Development is a core unit in the Bachelor of Economics. The unit may also be taken as a complimentary elective to the Business Economics Major in the Bachelor of Business.
Summary
| Unit name | Growth and Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BEA220 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Oscar Pavlov |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use economic concepts to identify and describe key issues in growth and development economics.
- Use economic theory and models to analyse key issues in growth and development economics.
- Use economic model to analyse contemporary policy issues in growth and development economics.
- Communicate economic arguments using appropriate evidence.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091901 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BEA111Teaching
| Assessment | Semester Test (10%)|Semester Test #2 (20%)|Macroeconomic Report (30%)|Final Exam (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: Charles I. Jones (2016). Macroeconomics, 4e International Student Edition, W.W. Norton & Company, New York. Available at the University Bookshop. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Many students find it useful to consult alternative sources to aid in their study. Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw is an accessible text that takes a somewhat different approach to certain topics that enquiring students may find interesting. Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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