Bachelor of Commerce
International Trade and Economic Policy (B, S, W*, X) - unit set code MJ-M30015
Acquire a sound understanding of the economic basis to trade and the institutions and market structures underlying global commerce. Gain the essential background in economics and, in particular, international trade, which business operators need to be successful participants in the global economy. You will study the economic, political and cultural characteristics of the major trading regions, including North America, Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, but with a strong emphasis on Asian trade.
Career opportunities
Graduates can be found working in all aspects of international business, both in Australia and overseas, undertaking roles in trade promotion, government departments, banking and general business management.
| MAE101 | Economic Principles (B, S, W, X) |
| MAE102 | The Global Economy (B, S, W, X) |
Plus 2 credit points of units from:
| MAE201 | Competition and Industry (B, S, W, X) |
| MAE202 | National Economic Policy (B, S, W, X) |
| MAE207 | International Welfare Economics (B) |
Plus at least one unit from:
| MAE302 | Macroeconomics of Open Economies (B, S, X) |
| MET303/MAE303 | International Trade (B, S, X, ONLINE) ^ |
Depending on the choice above, plus one credit point from:
| MAE305 | Business and Financial Forecasting (B) |
| MAE306 | Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance (B, X) |
| MAE314 | Economic Strategy for Business (B) |
| MAE322 | The Economics of the Environment (B, W, X, ONLINE) |
| MAE356 | Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance (B, S, W, X) |
Note:
Students intending to complete the Economics, Quantitative Business Analysis and/or the International Trade and Economic Policy major sequences will need to complete 2 distinct units at level 3 from each of the major sequences.
* Warrnambool students will be required to undertake two units in off campus or online mode.
^ MET code denotes study tour version of the unit.
