Master of Advanced Economics | Adelaide University Calendar

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Program Code

MAECO

Academic Year

2022

Program Faculty

Faculty of the Professions

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://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

Academic Program:

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, comprising:

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.
Electives to the value of 12 units
Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a research dissertation.

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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

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 7115	Public Economics IV	3
ECON 7121	Microeconomic Theory IV	3
ECON 7122	Macroeconomics IV	3
ECON 7202	Advanced Econometrics V	3
ECON 7204	Econometrics IV	3
ECON 7220	Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers	3
ECON 7223	Time Series Econometrics IV	3
ECON 7229	Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments IV	3

Published on: 30 November, 2021 | 16:55:46