Master of Economics with a specialisation in Econometrics
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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 is designed to provide students with the mathematical and statistical skills necessary to analyse the variables that impact an organisation's profits.
Areas covered include applied econometrics and applied time series.
Key features
- The specialisation will develop mathematics and statistics skills to ensure graduates can analyse economic data at an advanced level.
- Qualified academic staff with industry-relevant experience will put you at the forefront of new knowledge.
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 specialisation 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 | ECON835 | Applied Econometrics II | 4 | ||
| Required | ECON896 | Applied Time Series Analysis | 4 | ||
| Required | 8cp from | ECON800 - ECON899 | |||
| ECON904 | Research Project A | ||||
| ECON905 | Research Project B | 8 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Career 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
- consultancy firms
- commercial banks
- government
- educational institutions
- investment banks
- NGOs
- research organisations
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
Roselyne Joyeux
Roselyne received a PhD in Economics and a Master degree in Mathematics from the University of California at San Diego. She has held positions at Cornell University, the University of Auckland, the Centre for Operations Research and Econometrics at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve and the GREQAM at the University of Provence. She has also taught for the European Consortium for Political Research at the University of Essex.
Roselyne's research interests include time series analysis and its applications to finance, energy economics and macroeconomics; panel data; and financial econometrics.
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