Economic Analysis

The Economic Analysis program is designed for both recent graduates and professionals seeking high-level training in economic theory and applications for career progression or a career change. It is suitable for those with a strong background in economics and quantitative methods and may serve as a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.

The structured program comprises a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, and master’s, allowing students the flexibility to enter or exit at any of these levels, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

Students complete units of study in the following categories, as appropriate to their level of study:

• Core: advanced study in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and mathematical economics.
• Selective: choice of advanced study in a broad range of economic applications.
• Elective: optional choice of certain offerings from the Master of Economics program.
• Capstone: application of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to a substantial independent research project, culminating in the submission of a 12,000-word dissertation. Students work on their dissertation during the final two semesters of enrolment in the master's, under the supervision of an academic staff member. The research should identify an area for investigation which makes a relevant contribution to and extends the body of knowledge in the chosen domain.
  

Admission criteria and course requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions for admission criteria and course requirements.

The units of study available in the program are listed in the unit of study table.

Degree planning

The degree plan below is intended as a guide only but indicates the recommended sequence of units of study for a full-time student.

Master of Economic Analysis

Contacts and further information

• School of Economics
• Email: economics.enquiries@sydney.edu.au