Murdoch University: Courses

The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop the ability for independent research.

An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Students interested in Honours enrolment are advised to contact the Academic Chair before applying to discuss supervision of their potential research.

Applications can be made online at
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/OnlineApplications

Course Structure - 24 points

Coursework - 12 points

Core Units - 8 points

BUS425 Advanced Economic Analysis: Honours -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

BUS463 Australian Economic Policies and Problems -- Honours -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

Elective Units - 4 points

Select from the following:

BUS4001 Advanced Honours Topic in Economics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal

An undergraduate unit (200/300-level) or a Masters unit (500-level) -- 4 pts

Note: Students who have not completed the equivalent of BUS294 Econometrics -- 4 pts within their undergraduate course will be required to take this unit in lieu of their Honours Elective.

Thesis - 12 points

BUS4009 Honours Thesis in Economics -- 12 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Handbook 2010

Honours in Economics (BEcon(Hons))

Murdoch Business School

Course Structure - 24 points

Coursework - 12 points

Core Units - 8 points

Elective Units - 4 points

Thesis - 12 points