Master of Economics
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Melbourne Business Schools Master of Economics offers advanced studies in economics and econometrics. You will gain the skills necessary to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors. Graduates of the Master of Economics will have detailed knowledge of the most recent research in the disciplines of economics and econometrics and will have developed the skills needed to make their own contributions to that research. Graduates will leave as critical thinkers in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.
Structure
- The Master of Economics is designed to be completed in two years of full time study and requires completion of 200 points comprising of:
- 4 compulsory core subjects
- 8 elective subjects
- 2 quantitative subjects
- 1 Research Report.
Subjects
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Case Studies in Microeconomic Policy
- Labour Economics
- Game Theory
- Development Economics
- Economic Design
- Macroeconomics
- Monetary Economics
- Macroeconomic Techniques
- Modelling the Australian Macroeconomy
Standard entry requirements
- Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong analytical or mathematical component with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or equivalent), AND
- Have completed the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), unless you have completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GRE exemption, AND
- Submit a 500 word personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $119,684 | No |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $77,684 | No |
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