Economics for Secondary Teaching, Minor (0141)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0141
Previous Code: SM2053.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The minor, Economics for Secondary Teaching, provides a broad pluralist perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships between individuals, firms, institutions and countries. Students in the minor learn how economies function and how public policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse social, economic and environmental problems. Students are introduced to a wide array of competing economic theories, so that they are critically informed about the ways in which they can transform the world. Students who study economics can expect to develop their analytical and problem solving skills and to be intellectually challenged. The field of study is designed to meet NESA content requirements for teaching Economics in NSW High Schools.
• Students must be enrolled in 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) (Dean’s Scholars) or 1939 Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Program Advice |
Minor Structure
The subjects in this minor are offered at the Parramatta City campus. The core subjects in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) programs and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program are offered at the Parramatta South, Bankstown City and Penrith campuses. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete this minor.
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as follows
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Consumers, Firms and Markets | ||
| Financial Institutions and Markets | ||
| The Australian Macroeconomy | ||
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Corporations, Economic Power and Policy | ||
| Globalisation and Sustainability | ||
| Growth, Cycles and Crises | ||
| Macroeconomic Measures and Models | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MKTG 1005 Consumers, Firms and Markets, replaced by ECON 1014 Consumers, Firms and Markets