Does ECON30029 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take ECON30029 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

ECON30029 International Macroeconomics

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

Final exam 50%

Is ECON30029 hard?

ECON30029: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Open-economy macro and international finance: exchange rates, balance of payments, crises and policy.

After it you can

Use open-economy models to explain current events
Give policy advice on fixed vs floating rates
Test competing theories with data

What you need first

ECON20001 and ECON20002

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is ECON30029 offered?: Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking ECON30029?: Needs ECON20001 and ECON20002.
Does ECON30029 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.
Can I take ECON30029 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate ECON30029?: Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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