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ECON6101: Special Topic in Economics 1
2025 unit information
This unit of study consists of a special topic in economics, periodically available through staff research interests and the presence of visiting academic staff. As such, the topic and availability of the unit varies from semester to semester, and students should consult the unit of study outline for details pertinent to their intended semester of enrolment.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(ECON5001 and ECON5002) or (ECON6701 and ECON6702) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate understanding of the structure and significance of the Australian financial services sector
- LO2. analyse the role of major financial institutions, including banks, payment providers, superannuation, and other institutions
- LO3. examine the policy and regulatory environment and its impact on industry practices
- LO4. assess the forces shaping the industry such as consumer trust, competition, sustainability, and technological disruption
- LO5. develop critical-thinking skills and create solutions to real-world challenges in the financial services industry.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Intensive February - March 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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