25919 Readings in Economics
UTS: Business: Finance and EconomicsCredit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result Type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 25921 Theory of Financial Decision Making AND 25917 Advanced Macroeconomics
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Handbook description
This subject is a program of reading in a specified area of economics under the direction of a supervising lecturer. Specific areas of study vary from semester to semester depending on availability of supervisory staff.
Subject objectives/outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Extend their knowledge in a particular branch of economics.
- Be able to demonstrate a capacity to work independently and to critically evaluate a body of literature.
- Be able to demonstrate a capacity to communicate in written form.
Contribution to graduate profile
This subject develops advanced understanding in a specialised area of interest such as labour economics, international economics, the history of economic thought, econometrics or the economics of immigration.
Teaching and learning strategies
A supervising lecturer will construct a program of reading in a field of economics. Formal lectures may be required as directed by the supervising lecturer.
Content
The content will vary depending on the supervising lecturer.
