ECON30003 Industrial Economics

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is ECON30003 hard?

ECON30003: About average. 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

How firms compete in markets with a few big players: pricing, mergers, advertising, entry and R&D.

After it you can

What you need first

ECON20005 or ECON20002

Careers

Helps toward: Economist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%

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Quick answers

When is ECON30003 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking ECON30003?
Needs ECON20005 or ECON20002.
Does ECON30003 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.
How many class hours a week does ECON30003 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take ECON30003 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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