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Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM026
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
This degree, offered by the University of Adelaide School of Economics, aims to provide students with a Master degree with a specialisation in the related field of Public Policy, for capacity building research and policy economists. It will provide an understanding of the motivations for and processes of policy making, from an economic perspective.
Graduates will develop the capacity to analyse policy effectiveness, design reform programs and identify the challenges to policy implementation. This program is designed for mid-career professionals in the public sector, public affairs or government relations. It will also be highly beneficial and relevant for students entering government service careers, and those intending to work in the private sector dealing with government. The program is designed for students with or without a background in economics.
Graduates with a qualification majoring in economics (or students who have completed qualifying courses) can complete the program in 1 year and 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 Economics before being admitted to the Masters program. Completion of the Graduate Certificate plus the Masters degree 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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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM026 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $21,000Mid-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: 3CM026International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,500 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 061731D Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
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.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How 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 onlyPrerequisites
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.
To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy), you must complete courses with a combined total of not less than 36 units comprising the following:
The following quantitative course (3 units)
Sem 1 ECON 7001 Econometrics IIID*
All of the following compulsory courses (9 units)
Sem 1 ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID
Sem 2 ECON 7115 Public Economics IV
Sem 1 or 2: ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy MakersTwo of the following elective courses not previously taken (9 units)
Available Semester 1
ECON 7072 International Trade IIID
ECON 7044 International Finance IIID
ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID
ECON 7215 Time Series Econometrics IIID
ECON 7016 Resource and Environmental Economics IIIDAvailable Semester 2
ECON 7062 Game Theory IIID
ECON 7114 Money, Banking and Financial Markets IIID
ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID*
ECON 7217 Intermediate Microeconomics B IID
ECON 7227 Advanced Mathematical Economics IIID*
ECON 7237 Industrial Organisation IIIDNote: Level IIID courses involve work and assessment in addition to that which is required in Level III courses.
One of the following elective courses not previously taken (3 units) Available Semester 1
ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV
ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV
ECON 7204 Econometrics IV*
ECON 7229 Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments IV
Available Semester 2
ECON 7100 International Finance IV
ECON 7102 International Trade IV
ECON 7067 Economic Development IV
ECON 7223 Advanced Time Series Econometrics IVDissertation or Electives (12 units) Available Semester 1 or 2:
ECON 7230 Economics Dissertation (12 units)
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 Course Planner for up to date course information, availability and scheduling for 2013. - Graduate Attributes
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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