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Introduction
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| Unit name | Evaluating Alternatives |
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| Unit code | BEA332 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics and Finance |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Reflect upon and demonstrate broad theoretical and working knowledge of the assumptions and limitations of cost-benefit analysis.
- LO2: Collaboratively work with peers to critically apply economic theory, analyse and evaluate economic issues.
- LO3: Reflect upon the policy and ethical implications of the assessment of social cost-benefit analysis.
- LO4: Communicate economics in oral and written formats.
Fees
Requisites
BEA332 Evaluating Alternatives is an advanced-level undergraduate economics unit. If you have not completed a year of units at a 200 level you should contact the unit coordinator prior to enrolment to discuss expectations in BEA332.
In addition to the knowledge and other competencies gained in prerequisite units, it is expected that students are proficient in:
- English language skills, including referencing (http://www.learningsupport.utas.edu.au/Resources/referencing.htm)
- The use of Excel spread sheets
Prerequisites
BEA111
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. Please check the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assignment (60%), Executive summary (20%), Presentation (20%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | There is no prescribed text for this unit – weekly readings will be given in the lecture materials. |
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| Recommended |
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