Master of Advanced Economics (MAdvEc)

Program Code
MAECO

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2020

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Advanced Economics program is for students with a strong background in economics and quantitative skills. It provides advanced studies in the core subjects of the field, offers electives in a number of economics subjects and introduces students to academic research through a minor research project and a substantial dissertation. It also offers a sound preparation for research-based programs such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics.

The Master of Advanced Economics is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years.
 

Academic Program Rules for Master of Advanced Economics

There shall be a Master of Advanced Economics.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Advanced Economics, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units:

  1. Core courses to the value of 12 units, including a research equivalent course to the value of 3 units in the form of a minor research project.
  2. Electives to the value of 12 units
  3. Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research dissertation.

Core Courses

  • Core courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7086 Advanced Macroeconomics V 3

    or

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV 3

    and

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7087 Advanced Microeconomic Theory V 3

    or

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV 3

    and

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7202 Advanced Econometrics V 3

    or

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7204 Econometrics IV 3

    and

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7109 Economics Research Project 3
  • Research dissertation

    To satisfy the requirements for Research dissertation students must complete the following course to the value of 12 units. This course provides the Capstone Experience.

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECON 7230 Economics Dissertation (12 units) 12

Electives