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2 Unit
2 Unit
Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Board Developed Course
ATAR
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
Hours Studied
240
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Stage 5 Commerce
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Exclusions
Exclusions
Nil
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Nil
Course Overview
Course Overview
Economics provides an understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes will impact on individuals in society.
Economics provides an understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment or inflation rates change and how these changes will impact on individuals in society.
Economics develops students' knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.
Economics develops students' knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.
Units of Study
Units of Study
The Preliminary topics include: Introduction to Economics, Consumers and Business, Markets, Labour and Financial Markets and the role of Government in the Economy.
The HSC course topics include:The Global Economy, Australia’s Place in the Global Economy, Economic Issues and Economic Policies and Management.
Assessment
Assessment
Economics HSC assessment will consist of a maximum of four assessment tasks and will require students to be assessed on their knowledge, research and investigation skills, communication and stimulus based skills.
Topics, task weightings and specific requirements for each course are distributed to students at the commencement of study via their Assessment Handbook.
There is an external examination for students undertaking the course which consists of a three hour written examination made up of multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended response.
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Economics Preliminary course is micro-economic in nature, focusing on aspects of the economic behaviour of consumers, business and governments. Much of this behaviour is influenced by the operation of markets: the labour market and the financial market, which are examined in detail.
The HSC course focuses on the management of an economy and is therefore macroeconomic. It examines the external framework in which the Australian economy operates. The course investigates the impact of the global economy on the Australian economy and the link between economic issues and the management of an economy, with specific reference to the Australian economy.
Employment/University Opportunities
Employment/University Opportunities
Students of Economics have the opportunity to progress on to tertiary study in the areas of Business or Marketing or enter the business world in a range of different roles such as Trade Analysis, Stockbroking, Marketing, Foreign Affairs or Business Management.
Additional Information
Additional Information
If you would like more information about the Economics course, please contact the Leader of Learning HSIE:
Mrs Nicole Worrall: nicole.worrall@dbb.catholic.edu.au
You are welcome to visit the HSIE Department to discuss further.
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