Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy) (MAppEc(PubPolicy))
Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy) (MAppEc(PubPolicy))
Program Code
MAEPP
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2016
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This degree provides students with the opportunity to specialise in the field of Public Policy, for capacity building research and policy economists. It will provide an understanding of the motivations for and processes of policy making from an economic perspective. Graduates will develop the capacity to analyse policy effectiveness, design reform programs and identify the challenges to policy implementation. This program is designed for mid career professionals in the public sector or for those in roles of public affairs, government relations and the like. It will also be highly beneficial and relevant for students entering government service careers, and those intending to work in the private sector dealing with government.
The Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy) is an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy)
There shall be a Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Economics (Public Policy), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 9 units
- Elective courses to the value of 21 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 6 units in the form of a research capstone
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7001 Econometrics PG 3 ECON 7032 Public Economics PG 3 ECON 7115 Public Economics IV 3 -
Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Economics PG 3 ECON 7044 International Finance PG 3 ECON 7058 Development Economics PG 3 ECON 7062 Game Theory PG 3 ECON 7072 International Trade PG 3 ECON 7114 Money, Banking and Financial Markets PG 3 ECON 7221 The Economics of Climate Change 3 ECON 7236 Sports Economics PG 3 ECON 7237 Industrial Organisation PG 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7067 Economic Development IV 3 ECON 7100 International Finance IV 3 ECON 7102 International Trade IV 3 ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV 3 ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV 3 ECON 7204 Econometrics IV 3 ECON 7223 Advanced Time Series Econometrics IV 3 ECON 7229 Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments IV 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7225 Master of Applied Economics Dissertation 6 -
Research Capstone
To satisfy the requirements for Research Capstone students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7238 Challenges in Economic Policy and Applied Research 6