Master of Economics
Overview
A Master of Economics will provides advanced training in economics and econometrics, and develops your skills and experience in undertaking independent research.
The program is designed for students with prior training in economics who wish to acquire the advanced skills needed to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors.
The Master of Economics is also an appropriate foundation if you intend to proceed to a PhD program.
Program structure
Subjects
Sixteen subjects, comprising:
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four core subjects
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two quantitative subjects
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eight elective subjects
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one year-long Research Report (double subject)
Duration
- 24 months of full-time or four years of part-time study
- Maximum time for completion is four years
Availability
- Admission in Semester 1 only
How you will benefit
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Critically evaluate ideas, views and evidence in support of an argument or proposition
- Solve problems in economics and business decision making by applying appropriate economic theories, principles, and the econometric analysis of data
- Clearly communicate economic related ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community, both in the written and verbal form
- Synthesise ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to economic problems
- Apply ethical approaches to research and practice through an understanding of economic best practice.
Minimum entry requirements
To be eligible, you must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with the equivalent of a major in economics, including subjects which satisfy the prerequisites for both the core and quantitative first year subjects in the program.
The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong analytical or mathematical component and with at least H2B (70% average);
- A personal statement; and
- Performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for GRE exemption.
Students who meet the following requirements may be admitted directly into year two of the program:
- An honours degree in economics or relevant postgraduate degree with at least H2B (70% average), or equivalent; and
- Completion of subjects which satisfy the prerequisites for both the core and quantitative second year subjects in the Master of Economics.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
English language requirements
Please see the English language requirements in the admissions section.
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