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UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2019
UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2019
MASTER
OF ECONOMICS
( 8 41 2 ) G R A D U AT E
C E R T I F I C AT E I N
E C O N O M I C S ( 7 41 2 )
Acquire in-depth training in economic theory, econometrics and applied economics,
and be well-grounded and prepared to make high-impact economic decisions and policy
recommendations. With this advanced economics program, you will also be well-prepared
for further studies leading to the PhD qualification. Obtain the required knowledge and training for advanced studies in economics.
The Graduate Certificate in Economics is an excellent pathway that prepares
you for our academically rigorous Master of Economics.
February Kensington Campus
1 year (full-time) Face-to-face
Full-time or part-time Day and evening classes
WHAT YOU STUDY
Compulsory course
• Microeconomic Theory I
• Macroeconomic Theory I
• Econometric Analysis
• Mathematical Economics
Elective courses (sample list)
• Microeconomic Theory II
• Macroeconomic Theory II
• Advanced Econometric Theory
& Methods
• Policy Evaluation Methods
• Environmental and Natural Resource
Economics
• Health Economics
• Economic Measurement
• Experimental & Behavioural Economics
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Eight courses (48 UOC) consisting of:
• 4 compulsory courses
• 4 elective courses
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Honours degree (with a research thesis)
in Economics with a Second Upper Class (2.1) or better,
as determined by UNSW Business School.
OR
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) majoring
in Economics with a minimum overall average of 70%
plus completion of second or third year courses in
microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and
mathematical economics at a minimum average grade
of 70%, as determined by UNSW Business School.
To be eligible for the program, you must have:
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent
qualification) with a credit average (65% or higher)
as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework
Entry Calculator;
AND
Substantial studies in intermediate level
microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics
as well as mathematical and statistical methods within
the bachelor degree;
AND
A graduate certificate in economics (equivalent to that
offered at UNSW Business School) with a minimum
overall average of 70%, as determined by the UNSW
Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator.
February or September Kensington Campus
0.5 year (full-time) Face-to-face
Full-time or part-time Day and evening classes
WHAT YOU STUDY
Microeconomics courses
• Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
• Markets & Frictions
• Managerial Economics
• Organisational Economics
Quantitative courses
• Mathematical Economics
• Statistics for Econometrics
Econometrics courses
• Financial Econometrics
• Econometric Theory & Methods
• Applied Econometric Methods
• Microeconometrics
Elective courses (sample list)
• Economics of Finance
• Superannuation & Retirement Benefits
• Development Economics
• Real Estate Economics & Public Policy
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Four courses (24 UOC) consisting of:
• 1 microeconomics course
• 1 quantitative course
• 1 econometric course
• 1 elective course
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) majoring
in Economics with a credit average grade (65%
or higher), as determined by UNSW Business School.
OR
A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with
a credit average grade (65% or higher) plus completion
of intermediate level microeconomics, macroeconomics,
econometrics and mathematical and statistical methods
within the Bachelor degree, as determined by UNSW
Business School.
A R T I C U L AT I O N PAT H W AY
To articulate into the Master of Economics, you need
to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate
in Economics, and achieved a minimum overall grade
of 70%. Courses completed are not transferable to the
Master of Economics.