Economic Analysis
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Coursework
The Economic Analysis program is designed for students with a strong background in economics and/or mathematics. It is a challenging course of study suitable for professionals requiring high-level training in economic theory and applications and those seeking a pathway to PhD studies in economics.
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: choice of certain offerings from the Master of Economics program.
- Capstone: application of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to a substantial research project, culminating in the submission of a 12,000-word dissertation. Students work on their dissertations 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.
Awards and requirements
Please refer to the course resolutions in this handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different coursework award courses.
The units of study available in the program are listed in the unit of study table.
Master of Economic Analysis
Candidates for the Master of Economic Analysis are required to complete 72 credit points including:
- 24 credit points of core units of study
- A minimum of 24 credit points of selective units of study
- A maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study; and
- 12 credit points of capstone units of study
Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis are required to complete 48 credit points including:
- 24 credit points of core units of study
- A minimum of 12 credit points of selective units of study; and
- A maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis are required to complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
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
| Year | Semester | Units of study | |||
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| 1 | 1 | ECON6701 | ECON6702 | ECON6703 | ECMT6702 |
| 2 | ECON7010 | Selective | Selective | Selective or elective | |
| 2 | 1 | ECON7020 | Selective | Selective | Selective or elective |
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the Master of Economic Analysis, students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate a comprehensive and technical understanding of advanced concepts in economics and econometrics; |
| 2 | demonstrate an understanding of high-level technical issues that arise when analysing and interpreting economic and financial data, and an understanding of and ability to implement potential solutions; |
| 3 | demonstrate the ability to communicate high-level economic reasoning and research results effectively to a variety of audiences, including partner organisations and peers from other disciplines; |
| 4 | apply high-level economic reasoning in a rigorous manner to an authentic economic, policy, or business problem; |
| 5 | develop and carry out work with other disciplinary experts and jointly deliver an effective analysis and solution to a real-world problem or issue; |
| 6 | demonstrate skills in inventive and ethical research, critical thinking and the analysis of complex disciplinary problems. |
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