Australian National University
Master of Applied Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire knowledge and receive training in econometric and quantitative methods.
Course overview
In particular, influential economic policy advisors in prominent organs of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found the way the MAppEc provides training in putting national policy issues in a quantified frame very appealing.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Applied Economics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Mathematical Techniques for Economic Analysis
- Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
- Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
- Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics
- Econometric Methods and Modelling
- Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics
- Business and Economic Forecasting
Entry requirements
Applicants must present a Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.
Academic achievement and English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7.0.
If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on:
- For admission purposes, a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
- Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Before enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that they have met the minimum requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Access the technical academic literature in most fields of study in applied economics and econometrics.
- Be capable of undertaking independent research in applied economics and econometrics at the graduate level and provide intuition for the results.
- Have the capacity to analyse the economic effects of policy changes in several fields of economics.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information not provided.
A student’s course fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.