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Master of Applied Economics M.AppEc
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

The Master of Applied Economics is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of theoretical and applied economics. The degree is based on training in core areas of economics and optional specialised courses. The program emphasises knowledge of analytical techniques and the ability to apply them in new contexts, providing the training required of a professional economist working in government departments, business and not for profit organisations.

Graduates with a qualification majoring in economics (or students who have completed qualifying courses) will take a combination of intermediate and higher level courses in international trade and finance, economic theory, applied economics and econometrics. Students 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 Economics before being admitted to the Masters program. Completion of the Graduate Certificate plus the Masters of Applied Economics will take 2 years of full-time study.

Program Structure

Graduates with a qualification majoring in economics (or students who have completed qualifying courses) will take a combination of intermediate and higher level courses in international trade and finance, economic theory, applied economics and econometrics.

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 of Applied Economics will take 2 years of full-time study.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM024
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,677
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credits in at least 3 of the following University of Adelaide courses: Principles of Macroeconomics I, Principles of Microeconomics I, Economic & Financial Data Analysis II, Macroeconomic Theory & Policy IID, Econometrics III/Applied Econometrics III.
Prerequisites ?
You must have achieved credits in at least 3 of the following subjects: * Principles of Macroeconomics I
* Principles of Microeconomics I
* Economic & Financial Data Analysis II * Macroeconomic Theory & Policy IID
* Econometrics III or Applied Econometrics III.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM024

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
You must have achieved credits in at least 3 of the following subjects: * Principles of Macroeconomics I
* Principles of Microeconomics I
* Economic & Financial Data Analysis II * Macroeconomic Theory & Policy IID
* Econometrics III or Applied Econometrics III.
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses

Intermediate level Courses

Students choose two from the following:

Higher-level Courses

Students choose two from the following:  

 Dissertation or Electives (12 units)
  • ECON 7084: Master of Applied Economics Dissertation (12 units) or
  • ECON 7206 Master of Applied Economics Dissertation (8 units) or
  • ECON 7209 Master of Applied Economics Dissertation (9 units) or
  • ECON 7129A/B Master of Applied Economics Dissertation (part-time) (12 units)

Or 

  • Students choose additional intermediate or higher-level courses to the value of at least 12 units.

 

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment in the government sector, particularly with the Central banks and the Ministry of Finance, as well as private banking and financial institutions around the world.

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Graduate Attributes

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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Further Information

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Last updated: Monday, 14 Sep 2009

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