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)

Program Description

The handbook provides you with information on the degree structure you would need to follow for the year you commence your study.

If you are a prospective student researching your study options, please visit UNSW Business School website for more information.


The Master of Economics is a specialist program providing you with advance training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics.

The Master of Economics provides you with in-depth knowledge of current thought in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics .

Career Outcomes
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

Elective courses
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
  • A Master of Economics may be awarded by the Council to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed an approved
  • program of study having completed 8 courses (48 UOC) (includes credits transferred)
  • A candidate for the degree shall be required to undertake such formal courses and pass such
  • assessment as is prescribed.
  • If you require a progression check for your degree, complete an online request at
  • www.unsw.business.unsw.edu.au/onlineforms

Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

Entry Requirements
1. A recognised Honours degree (with a research thesis) in economics with a Second Upper Class (2.1) or higher
OR
2. A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a minimum overall average of 70%, as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; plus a major (at lease sever courses) in Economics; and completed second or third-year courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and mathematical economics at a minimum average grade of 70% for these courses.
OR
3. A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the HYPERLINK "http://www.admissions.unsw.edu.au/PGCalculators/index.php"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%.

Note: There is no mid-year intake for the Master of Economics program. Applicants can only apply to commence the Master of Economics studies for Semester 1

Further Information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.

The rules and program structures relevant to you are directly related to those outlined in the year when you commenced your program. Please refer to the previous handbook editions for these structures and rules.

If you are a current student seeking support from the program coordinator please refer to the Program Coordinators list on the UNSW Business School Website:

Current Students
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

Prospective Students
Contact UNSW Business School Student Recruitment Team for program advice:
Tel: +61 2 9385 3507
Email: studybusinessinfo@unsw.edu.au