ECX5690 International trade
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECX5690 International trade is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECX5690
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECX5690
No unit lists ECX5690 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B6005, you cannot undertake this unit.
Overview
Topics include the gains and costs of trading internationally; static and dynamic welfare effects of protection; the political economy of international trade policy; optimum policies in the presence of market power, uncertainty, and other market imperfections; trade policy instruments; strategies for trade liberalisation including regional trade agreements.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation40%
- Examination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse the effects of international trade on real income and its distribution in various market structures
- 2
understand the allocation and welfare effects of commercial policies
- 3
possess the skills necessary to evaluate critically contemporary innovations in Australia's trade policies.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ECX5690 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Christis Tombazos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECX5690?
ECX5690 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECX5690 offered?
In 2026, ECX5690 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ECX5690?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECX5690 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include ECX5690?
ECX5690 is part of Economics.