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Master of Applied Economics (International) M.AppEc(I)
2010

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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 (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 practicioners 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 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.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM025
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average plus all applicants must have achieved credits in at least 3 of 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

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
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

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
You must have achieved credits in the following 3 subjects (or equivalent): * Intermediate Macroeconomics * Intermediate Microeconomics * Intermediate Econometrics.
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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.

 

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

 One of the following combinations (6 units):

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

Four of the following courses not previously taken (9 units):

Semester 1

TRADE 5000 International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements 
ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID* 
ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID 
ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID 
ECON 7050 International Eco History IIID 
ECON 7210 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 
ECON 7072 International Trade IIID 
ECON 7215 Time Series Econometrics IIID 
ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID 

Semester 2

TRADE 5001 International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities 
ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Eco IIID 
ECON 7022 Econometric Theory IIID* 
ECON 7044 International Finance IIID  
ECON 7062 Strategic Thinking IIID 
ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID 
ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID 
    
Note:  Level IIID courses involve work & assessment on top of that required for level III

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

Semester 1

ECON 7204 Econometrics IV* 
ECON 7100 International Finance IV 
ECON 7122 Macroeconomics* 
ECON 7110 Advanced Mathematical Economics IV* 
ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV 

Semester 2

ECON 7102 International Trade  
ECON 7115 Public Economics

 The following compulsory course (3 units):
Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers
 Dissertation or Electives (12 units):

Either the Master of Applied Economics International Dissertation: 

Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7126 M App Ec Int Dissertation 12 units
Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7208 M App Ec Int Dissertation  9 units
 
Or, additional courses at level IIID or (H) to the value of 12 units.

Please note: Currently, these courses link to Course Planner 2009. Please consult Course Planner in late 2009 for up to date course information, availability and scheduling for 2010.

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Graduate Attributes

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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