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Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Entry Requirements
Further Information
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Australian School of Business
 
 
Contact:  Australian School of Business Student Centre
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 48
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Economics (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

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The Master of Economics program provides advanced training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics.

There is no mid-year intake for the Master of Economics program. Applicants can only apply to commence Master of Economics studies for Session 1.

Entry to this program requires an academic background in economics.

A graduate of the MEc is prepared for a career as a professional economist with advanced technical skills, or for further studies in economics or related fields in Australia and abroad.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the MEc program, students will have the ability to:
  • understand and apply complex economic theories and models to interpret specific economic developments and problems
  • apply critical thinking skills in order to modify appropriate theories and models to interpret and solve problems
  • use quantitative techniques to interpret economic problems and make economic and business decisions
  • present complex issues in coherent written statements and oral presentations
  • use their economic knowledge and quantitative skills to explain the global economic effects of specific economic problems and developments and how that relates to the Australian economy

Program Structure

The Master in Economics degree comprises 48 units of credit (UOC). Students are required to complete four core courses and four elective courses.

Core courses

Elective courses
With the approval of the Head of the School of Economics, elective courses may be selected from the following list:

Academic Rules

Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic requirements relating to this program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Entry Requirements

Please refer to the Australian School of Business website for further detail.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Area(s) of Specialisation

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