Economics - 8412
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
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)
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Program Description
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 Graduate Attributes
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
- ECON6001 Microeconomic Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON6002 Macroeconomic Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON6003 Econometric Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON6004 Mathematical Economics (6 UOC)
Elective courses
- ECON6101 Advanced Micro Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON6102 Advanced Macro Analysis (6 UOC)
- ECON6201 Advanced Econometric Theory (6 UOC)
- ECON6202 Policy Evaluation Methods (6 UOC)
- ECON6203 Applied Econometrics (6 UOC)
- ECON6205 Choice Modelling (6 UOC)
- ECON6301 Strategic Market Behaviour (6 UOC)
- ECON6302 International Trade (6 UOC)
- ECON6303 Economics of Labour Markets (6 UOC)
- ECON6306 Environmental Economics (6 UOC)
- ECON6307 Health Economics (6 UOC)
- ECON6309 Economic Measurement (6 UOC)
- ECON6310 Adv Experimental Economics (6 UOC)
- ECON6350 Special Topics in Economics (6 UOC)
With the approval of the Head of the School of Economics or the MEc Co-ordinator, 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 UNSW Business School 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 UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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Frequently asked questions
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 UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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