Course description:
Economics provides 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 affect 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 Stage 6 consists of a Preliminary course and an HSC course.
Year 11 course:
The Preliminary course is essentially microeconomics 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. Two key markets, the labour market and the financial market, are examined in detail. The Preliminary course provides an essential foundation for the HSC course.
Year 12 course:
The HSC course focuses on the management of an economy and is therefore essentially macroeconomic in nature. 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.
The skills you will master:
Through the study of Economics Stage 6, students will develop:
knowledge and understanding about:
the economic behaviour of individuals, firms, institutions and governments
the function and operation of markets
the operation and management of economies
contemporary economic problems and issues facing individuals, firms and governments
skills to:
investigate and engage in effective analysis, synthesis and evaluation of economic information from a variety of sources
communicate economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms
values and attitudes about:
informed participation in economic debate and decision-making
responsible approaches towards people, societies and environments.
Equipment requirements:
Laptop
A4 work books/ or Loose leaf paper andfolder
Pens
Ruler
Calculator
Career opportunities:
Accountant
Bank Manager
Credit Analyst
Economist
Estate Planner
Financial Advisor
Administrator
Loan Officer
Securies Broker
Cost Analyst
Database Administrator
Human Resources Manager
International Trade Specialist
Market Analyst
Purchasing Agent
Researcher
Sales Representative
Wage/Salary Administrator
Public Relations Specialist
Consultant
Budget Officer
Lobbyist
Regional/Urban Planner
Labor Relations Specialist
Corporate Trainer
Recruiter
Actuary
Claims Adjuster
Demographer
Lawyer
Te a c h e r
Financial Reporter
Foreign Correspondent
Potential careers taken from Great Jobs for Economics Majors (Camenson) 2007.
Possible learning experinces/excursion:
HSC Economic Conference
Budget Analysist
Course fees:
Year 11 - $40
Year 12 - $40 + Textbook ($80)
This includes access to Edrolo – A learning platform to support students engage in all areas of the course and test their skills and understanding.
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