2014 Unit Profile

Unit Code ECO30001

Unit Title Economic Development Project
Provider Swinburne University of Technology
Unit Type UGRD
Level of Study Undergraduate Level 3
EFTSL 0.125
Delivery Method Fully Online
Unit Overview
This unit was previously known as ECO320 Economic Development Project
This is a project unit and will have two broad aims. The first is to increase students' awareness
and understanding of conceptual and contemporary issues and concepts related to economic
development in Australia and countries in the process of development. The second is to foster
your ability to reach independent and informed assessments of development issues and their
possible solutions.
Please Note: Assessment values are indicative only; details will be advised at the start of the
unit.
Topics
Concepts and principles of economic development 1.
Development problems and policies, national and international perspectives, population,
human capital, agriculture
2.
The environment, development planning and the role of state, financial reform and fiscal
policy
3.
National and International perspectives: trade, payments, debt and stabilisation. Foreign
investment and aid. Development prospects
4.
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Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit students will be able to:
develop skills for research and investigation related to local and international economic
development issues
1.
apply the theoretical and analytical concepts necessary for the understanding and evaluation
of economic development issues, problems and policies
2.
demonstrate an understanding of the complex mix of forces that can both foster and hinder
economic development locally and internationally
3.
understand and evaluate the main policy solutions put forward by governments and various
international agencies and their limitations
4.
interpret, analyse and evaluate policy related options and outcomes related to development
issues and policies
5.
undertake a research project into a specific aspect of economic development. 6.
Assessment
Reflective Task - Online reflections (20%-30%) (100%) -
Report1 - Background report/s (20%-30%) -
Report2 - Research report (40%-50%) -
Textbooks
Required
-Economic Development 11e(Print),Todaro, Michael P.,ISBN:9781408284476
Prerequisites
Special
Requirements
Broadband access -
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