ECON30002 Economic Development

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

• Final exam 60%: exam-heavy

Is ECON30002 hard?

ECON30002: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Why some countries grow rich and others don't, and which policies actually help development.

After it you can

• Explain how development is defined and measured
• Use theory and data to analyse development issues
• Critically assess development policy advice

What you need first

((ECOM20001 or ECON20003) and ECON20002) or (MAST20005 and (MAST20004 or MAST20006))

• ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
• ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
• ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics
• MAST20005 Statistics
• MAST20004 Probability
• MAST20006 Probability for Statistics

Careers

Helps toward: Economist

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 40%, Final exam 60%

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Quick answers

When is ECON30002 offered?

Not running in 2026.

What do I need before taking ECON30002?

Needs ((ECOM20001 or ECON20003) and ECON20002) or (MAST20005 and (MAST20004 or MAST20006)).

Does ECON30002 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 40%, Final exam 60%.

Can I take ECON30002 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate ECON30002?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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