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Master of Applied Economics (International)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM025

2012
ATAR TBC

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  • Program Outline

    The Master of Applied Economics (International) program allows students to focus on areas of international finance and international trade within the framework of the Master of Applied Economics. The program blends practical experience with rigorous academic analysis to broaden the knowledge of practitioners in the field of International Economics.

    The Master of Applied Economics (International) requires compulsory courses in intermediate and higher level international finance or international trade, and in econometrics. Graduates with a qualification majoring in economics (or students who have completed qualifying courses) can complete the program in 1 year if Advanced Standing is granted for prior study. Local students may study part-time.

    Students whose degree is in another discipline, such as arts, engineering, science or business, must complete the Graduate Certificate in International Economics before being admitted to the Masters program. Completion of the Graduate Certificate plus the Masters of Applied Economics (International) will take 2 years of full-time study.

  • Assessment

    Typically includes a combination of mid-semester tests, assignments and final exams.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 3CM025
    Annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $21,000
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only.
    A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average or a completed Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics or Graduate Diploma in International Economics with at least a credit average. All applicants must have achieved credits in the following University of Adelaide courses or equivalent: Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Econometrics.
    Prerequisites
    You must have achieved credits in the following 3 subjects (or equivalent): * Intermediate Macroeconomics * Intermediate Microeconomics * Intermediate Econometrics.
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3CM025

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    CRICOS 036283J
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites
    Bachelor degree with a credit average. Students with limited Economics background may be required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Economics. Making total duration 2 years.
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    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites
    You must have achieved credits in the following 3 subjects (or equivalent): * Intermediate Macroeconomics * Intermediate Microeconomics * Intermediate Econometrics.
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

     

     

    You must complete the following course requirements to be eligible for the degree (total 36 units):

     The following compulsory course (3 units):
    Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers

     One of the following combinations (6 units):

    Sem 1 ECON 7072 International Trade IIID AND 
    Sem 2 ECON 7102 International Trade IV   
       OR 
    Sem 1 ECON 7044 International Finance IIID AND 
    Sem 2 ECON 7100 International Finance IV

    Four of the following courses not previously taken (12 units):

    Semester 1

    TRADE 5000 International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements  
    ECON 7001 Econometrics IIID*
    ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Eco IIID
    ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID 
    ECON 7044 International Finance IIID  
    ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID 
    ECON 7072 International Trade IIID 

    Semester 2

    TRADE 5001 International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities 
    ECON 7050 International Eco History IIID 
    ECON 7062 Game Theory IIID 
    ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID
    ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID* 
    ECON 7217 Intermediate Microeconomics B IID
    ECON 7227 Advanced Mathematical Economics IIID*
    ECON 7237 Industrial Organisation IIID 
        
    Note:  Level IIID courses involve work and assessment in addition to that required for Level III.

     One of the following elective courses not previously taken (3 units):

    Semester 1

    ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV
    ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV
    ECON 7204 Econometrics IV
    ECON 7229 Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments IV  

    Semester 2

    ECON 7100 International Finance IV 
    ECON 7102 International Trade IV  
    ECON 7115 Public Economics IV  
    ECON 7067 Economic Development IV
    ECON 7223 Advanced Time Series Econometrics IV
     

     Dissertation or Electives (12 units):

    Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7230 Economics Dissertation (12 units)
    Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7231 Economics Dissertation  (9 units)
     
    Or, additional courses at Level IIID or IV to the value of 12 units.

    * These courses require some mathematical or statistical background.

    Please note: Please consult the Course Planner for up to date course information, availability and scheduling for 2013.

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