Master of Advanced Economics (MAdvEc)

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
MAECO

Program Faculty
Faculty of Professions

Academic Year
2022

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, comprising:

  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

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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