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Master of Applied Economics
M.AppEc
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 1.5 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
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.
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.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3CM024 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,200 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $25,200 |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Economics you must complete courses with a combined total of not less than 36 units comprising the following: |
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One of the following quantitative courses (3 units): |
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Sem 1 ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID* |
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Four of the following courses not previously taken (12 units): |
Available Semester 1ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID* Available Semester 2ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID (Course information available late 2009) |
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Two of the following courses not previously taken (6 units): |
Available Semester 1ECON 7100 International Finance IV Available Semester 2 |
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The following compulsory course (3 units): |
| Sem 1 or 2 ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers |
| Dissertation or Electives (12 units): |
Available Semester 1 or 2ECON 7084 M App Eco Dissertation (12 units) * These courses require some mathematical or statistical background. |
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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Last updated: Monday, 14 Sep 2009
