| Course Type: | Postgraduate Coursework Degree |
| Award: | MEc - Master of Economics |
| More Information: | Department of Economics Master of Economics Handbook |
Key Features
The Master of Economics by coursework program provides students whose background is in economics or a related discipline an opportunity to develop a graduate specialisation in economics. The program offers a wide range of units designed for students to learn the theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, at an advanced level.
Students may include a Research Project in their program. The inclusion of a Research unit is excellent preparation for a career in research. Research Project B is a minimum requirement for admission to the M.Phil. or PhD. Students applying to undertake Research Project B need to have a strong academic record.
Suitable For
Candidates seeking to extend or acquire economics training and candidates without Honours 1 or 2/1 seeking a qualifying program for PhD entry.
Career Opportunities
Many opportunities exist in both the private and government sectors of business and industry.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree in Economics or closely related field from a recognised university. Candidates who have not studied microeconomics and macroeconomics at intermediate level will be required to complete two additional compulsory units. |
| Course Quota: | No |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No |
| English Language Requirements: | English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from Macquarie International. |
| Domestic Students: | Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre. Application forms are also available through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees |
| International Students: | Apply through Macquarie International. |
Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Year |
| Location: | North Ryde |
| Course Commences: | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Study Options: | Full-time Part-time |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 32 |
| Enquiries: |
Enquiries regarding the Master of Economics can be directed to: Dr Daehoon Nahm Administrative enquiries can be directed to: Helen Boneham |
Structure of the Course
The Master of Economics consists of eight postgraduate units including at least one of ECON840 Applied Econometrics I (for students with limited Econometrics) or ECON835 Applied Econometrics II. Students who are eligible to select ECON840 may also select ECON835 in a later semester.
For comprehensive details of the course structure and units available, visit the Structure of the course page on the Economics website.
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.
