| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| Outcomes |
Students develop an understanding of how economic theories and models inform regional economic development policy and initiatives; an understanding of the application and limitations of the tools used to analyse regional economies; knowledge of the role of small to medium enterprises in regional economies; an ability to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of local and regional economic development initiatives including Indigenous economic development initiatives; and the ability to communicate an understanding of regional economic development by developing quality arguments. |
| Content |
This unit assesses methods used at a local and regional scale to create and measure sustainable economic development. The unit reviews theoretical frameworks and tools commonly used to analyse and plan for economic development. It includes an examination of Indigenous economic development |
| Assessment |
This comprises a 1000-word assignment (15 per cent), a 2500-word essay (40 per cent), a portfolio of research tasks (35 per cent) and online discussions and tutorials (10 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Julia Fry |
| Location |
Albany |
| Mode |
online |
| Unit Rules |
Contact hours—flexible online delivery; 1 hr per month synchronous tutorial
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| Note |
This unit is only offered if there are sufficient student enrolments. |
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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