MAE307 - Economic Policy and Practice
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Aaron Nicholas |
| Previously: | Techniques for Business and Economic Analysis |
| Prerequisite: | Successful completion of MAE201, MAE203 and MAE256 plus one unit from either MAE301, MAE304, MAE305, MAE306 or MAE312 |
| Corequisite: | MAE214 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour workshop per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit will provide a capstone experience for students doing an Economics major. It will focus on the integration of knowledge from across the economics major and the consolidation of key skills. It will also provide the opportunity for students to develop their professional identity and enhance the transition of students to the workplace. The emphasis will be on skills economists use in the workplace, such as cost-benefit analysis and policy analysis. These skills cut-across both the government and private sector and are assessed in the unit through team-based research reports.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Frame problems in terms of core economic concepts and principles and apply economic reasoning and analytical skills in order to make informed judgements and recommendations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Articulate your suitability for a professional role as an economist | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Reflect on the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgements in economic analysis and policy. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Evaluate your teamwork skills and contribute to planning and executing a team project | GLO7: Teamwork |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Individual professional identity | - | 10% | Week 5 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual) - 48-hour online assignment
| 1500 words | 30% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 3 (Group of 3) - Report
| 2000 words | 25% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 4: |
Part A:12 minutes |
Part A: 10% | Part A:Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on assessment 3 and 4 as a whole (3+4A+4B). Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox.
Learning Resource
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