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UNSW Business School Postgraduate Guide 2018
MASTER OF ECONOMICS( 8412)
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.
February 1 year( full-time) Full-time or part-time
Kensington Campus Face-to-face Day and evening classes
PROGRAM STRUCTURE Eight courses( 48 UOC) consisting of:
• 4 compulsory courses
• 4 elective courses
WHAT YOU STUDY
Compulsory course
• Microeconomic Analysis
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Econometric Analysis
• Mathematical Economics
Elective courses( sample list)
• Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
• Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
• Advanced Econometric Theory & Methods
• Policy Evaluation Methods
• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• Economic Measurement
• Advanced Experimental & Behavioural Economics
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.