Master of Economics with a specialisation in Development
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Overview
Designed for students who want to become professional economists or econometricians. Even if you have not studied economics at undergraduate level you can graduate with a specialisation in economics.
This specialisation will provide students with an understanding of the social and political factors that impact economic development of emerging and developing countries.
Key features
- Qualified academic staff with industry-relevant experience will put you at the forefront of new knowledge.
- Skills to impact policy development at both domestic (e.g. urban regeneration) and international level
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full time/ equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Professionals wanting to expand their career opportunities and further develop their analytical and decision making skills. This degree will allow you to make the jump to the next level in your career.
Course fee
AUD $22,144.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
A recognised first degree equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree, with a GPA of at least 2.7 (out of 4.0).
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 600 level | 16 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Economics | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 600 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ECON632 | 4 | |||
| Required | ECON633 | 4 | |||
| Required | ECON634 | 4 | |||
| Required | either | ACST603 | |||
| or | ECON635 | 4 | |||
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ECON840 | Applied Econometrics I | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON860 | Advanced Microeconomics | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON861 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON864 | Mathematical Economics | 4 | ||
| Required | either | 1 specialisation | |||
| or | 16cp from units designated as Economics from the following: ACST800-ACST999, AFIN800-AFIN999, ECON800-ECON899, ECON904, ECON905, MKTG800-MKTG999 | 16 | |||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | AFIN875 | Investing in Emerging Markets | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON853 | Economics of Public Issues | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON857 | Economic Development and World Economic Order | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | ECON800 - ECON899 | |||
| PICT903 | Economic and Resource Security | 4 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Many opportunities exist in both the private and government sectors of business and industry. Graduates can work as financial analyst, market analyst, investment analyst, business journalist, management consultant, researcher, statistician and planning/policy analyst.
Employers
Graduates will have career oportunities with with central banks, government departments, international organisations, financial institutions, regulators and large organisations. It can also be a pathway to a PhD in Economics.
Examples of employers include:
- World Bank and other international institutions
- The Treasury
- Industry and Tourism
- Foreign Affairs and Trade
- AusAID
- Reserve Bank of Australia
Average starting salary
Graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia, the average Economist graduate starting salary is $72,000.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Professor David Throsby
David holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Sydney, and a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics. He has been a consultant to the World Bank, the OECD, FAO and UNESCO, as well as many government organisations and private firms. In 1990-1992 he chaired three of the Prime Minister's Working Groups on Ecologically Sustainable Development. In 2008 Professor Throsby was selected to take part in the Prime Minister's Australia 2020 Summit as a participant on the Towards a Creative Australia panel.
David is listed in Who's Who in Australia and Who's Who in Economics (3rd edn.). He has been a fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia since 1988.
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