SLE741 - Regional Development Economics for Sustainability
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1 hour scheduled online seminar per week |
Content
This unit provides students the opportunity to learn about key regional development theories and models and how those theories have contributed to the regional economies we see today. Learn to apply these theories and models to stimulate economic growth while safeguarding natural resources and planning for more sustainable futures for both people and the environment.
Upon the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to analyse the economic situation of any particular region through the application of relevant theories and models as well as suggest sustainable development policies to decarbonise economies, adapt to climate change, and meet sustainable development goals.
Learning activities in this unit are organised around the exploration of relevant theories and models along a continuum of traditional economic growth theory (e.g. trade-led/exposed growth), uneven spatial development (e.g. spatial polarisation), endogenous territorial development, through to ecological economic theories and models.
Explore trade-led growth, spatial development, and eco-economic models in diverse contexts, preparing you to craft policies that foster equitable, inclusive and sustainable prosperity and enable regions to thrive. Perfect for those looking to make a difference in regional economic and environmental planning, policy, and beyond.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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