Bachelor of Arts with a major in Applied Econometrics
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Overview
Econometrics is the application of quantitative techniques to economics. It is used in:
- economic analysis
- forecasting
- developing and testing theories and economic models
- policy analysis.
If you want to gain quantitative skills as part of your commerce degree, you can include additional econometrics subjects in your program, or specialise in applied econometrics.
Degrees offering Applied Econometrics
Key features
- Graduates meet a growing demand in the workplace by gaining a sound background in econometric procedures and their application to policy problems in business and government.
- Training in economic theory, economic modelling and data analysis.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in statistical techniques used by economists in the analysis of economic and financial data.
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Entry requirements
- HSC Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
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 for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Business journalist
- Economic forecaster
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Management consultant
- Market analyst
- Planning/policy analyst
- Public administration
- Researcher
- Statistician
- Stockbroker
- Teaching
Employers
- Consultancy Firms
(such as Accenture, Price Waterhouse) - Commercial Banks
(such as Commonwealth Bank, AMP) - Government
(Treasury, Reserve Bank, Productivity Commission) - Educational institutions
(schools and universities) - International organisations
(such as IMF, World Bank, OECD) - Investment Banks
(such as Macquarie Bank, Goldman Sachs) - NGOs
(such as Greenpeace, World Health Organisation) - Research Organisations
(such as NERA, Access Economics, CHERE)
Average starting salary
According to Graduate Careers Australia, the median salary for economics graduate is $50,000. Senior econometricians can earn in excess of $150,000.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Associate Professor Sean Turnell
Prior to joining Macquarie in 1991, Sean was a Senior Analyst with the Reserve Bank of Australia.
His research interests include Burma and its economy, financial sector reform in developing countries, the history of global monetary institutions, and the history of Australian economic thought. He has published in numerous international journals on these and other topics and has been cited by media all around the world.
Sean was a Visiting Scholar to the University of Cambridge in 2000, and a Visiting Fellow to the Cornell University in 2006 and Johns Hopkins University in 2008.
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