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UNSW Business School Postgraduate Guide 2018
MASTER OF ECONOMICS ( 8412 )
Acquire in-depth training in economic theory , econometrics and applied economics , and be well-grounded and prepared to make high-impact economic decisions and policy recommendations . With this advanced economics program , you will also be well-prepared for further studies leading to the PhD qualification .
February 1 year ( full-time ) Full-time or part-time
Kensington Campus Face-to-face Day and evening classes
PROGRAM STRUCTURE Eight courses ( 48 UOC ) consisting of :
• 4 compulsory courses
• 4 elective courses
WHAT YOU STUDY
Compulsory course
• Microeconomic Analysis
• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Econometric Analysis
• Mathematical Economics
Elective courses ( sample list )
• Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
• Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
• Advanced Econometric Theory & Methods
• Policy Evaluation Methods
• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• Economic Measurement
• Advanced Experimental & Behavioural Economics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised Honours degree ( with a research thesis ) in Economics with a Second Upper Class ( 2.1 ) or better , as determined by UNSW Business School .
OR
A recognised Bachelor degree ( or equivalent ) majoring in Economics with a minimum overall average of 70 % plus completion of second or third year courses in microeconomics , macroeconomics , econometrics and mathematical economics at a minimum average grade of 70 %, as determined by UNSW Business School .