Program Requirements
The Master of Economics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following initial component:
48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses
ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy
ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy
EMET7001 Introduction to Analysis of Economic Models and Data
STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
48 units from completion of the following concluding component:
18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ECON8011 Microeconomic Theory A
ECON8022 Macroeconomic Theory (Master)
EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics
A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following electives:
ECON8001 Topics in Macroeconomics
ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
ECON8006 International Trade Theory
ECON8009 International Monetary Economics
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8018 Cost-Benefit Analysis
ECON8021 Topics in Microeconomic Theory
ECON8050 Economic Growth
EMET8001 Applied micro-econometrics
EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting
EMET8014 Fundamentals of Econometric Methods
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following electives:
ECON8901 Advanced Topics in Poverty, Public Policy and Development
ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory
ECON8008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8014 Mathematical Techniques in Economics II
ECON8015 International Economics
ECON8034 Public Sector Economics
ECON8037 Financial Economics
ECON8038 Industrial Organisation
ECON8039 Health Economics
ECON8040 Resource & Environmental Economics
ECON8041 Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
ECON8047 Law and Economics
ECON8049 Southeast Asian Economic Policy and Development
ECON8053 Game Theory
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the following courses to continue to the concluding component:
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average markwill be transferred to the Master of Economic Policy or the Graduate Diploma of Economics.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units | ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units | EMET7001 Introduction to Economic Models 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units |
| ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics 6 units | ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics 6 units | EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics 6 units | ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | ECON8011 Microeconomic Theory 6 units | ECON8022 Macroeconomic Theory (Master) 6 units | Elective from the restricted list | Elective from the restricted list |
| EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics 6 units | Elective from the restricted list | Elective from the restricted list | Elective from the restricted list |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7.
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the following courses to continue to the concluding component:
- ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
- ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
- ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
- EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Master of Economic Policy or the Graduate Diploma of Economics.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $30,768.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $41,040.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Economics reputation for rigorous training in graduate economics - underlined by its research-active pedagogy - attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular influential economic policymakers in prominent organisations of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found the MEc’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degree's accommodation of a focus on Australia's place in the region (through coursework choices and research) is worth stressing.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- undertake formal economic analysis and empirically test solutions to economic problems;
- possess the technical skills needed to access the academic literature in most fields of study in economics;
- to assimilate the significant content of recent developments in both theoretical and applied economics;
- undertake independent research in economic theory at the graduate level and provide economic intuition for the results
Further Information
This program will be available for S1 and S2 intake.
Students who do not meet the 70% progression requirement in the Master of Economics may transfer to the Master of Economic Policy.
Please be aware that the Study Option of the second year is different for students commencing in S2, as EMET8002 is offered only in S2.
EMET8008 Econometric Theory is counted as an elective course towards the program.
Please note: Postgraduate students in the Research School of Economics are ineligible to undertake CBEA6070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Project (PG).
It is highly recommended that students take Maths summer course offered by the Research School of Economics upon completion of EMET7001. Further information about this course is available here: https://www.rse.anu.edu.au/students/students/maths-summer-course/
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The Master of Economics reputation for rigorous training in graduate
economics - underlined by its research-active pedagogy - attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular influential economic policymakers in prominent organisations of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found the MEc’s
focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degree's
accommodation of a focus on Australia's place in the region (through
coursework choices and research) is worth stressing.
About this degree
The Master of Economics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses
- ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
- ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy
- ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy
- ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
- ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
- EMET7001 Introduction to Analysis of Economic Models and Data
- EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
- STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
48 units from completion of the following concluding component:
18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- ECON8011 Microeconomic Theory A
- ECON8022 Macroeconomic Theory (Master)
- EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics
A minimum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following electives:
ECON8001 Topics in Economic Dynamics
ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
ECON8006 International Trade Theory
ECON8009 International Monetary Economics
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8018 Cost-Benefit Analysis
ECON8021 Topics in Microeconomic Theory
ECON8050 Economic Growth
EMET8001 Applied micro-econometrics
EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting
EMET8014 Fundamentals of Econometric Methods
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following electives:
ECON8901 Advanced Topics in Poverty, Public Policy and Development
ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory
ECON8008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8014 Mathematical Techniques in Economics II
ECON8015 International Economics
ECON8034 Public Sector Economics
ECON8037 Financial Economics
ECON8038 Industrial Organisation
ECON8039 Health Economics
ECON8040 Resource & Environmental Economics
ECON8041 Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
ECON8047 Law and Economics
ECON8049 Southeast Asian Economic Policy and Development
ECON8053 Game Theory
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the following courses to continue to the concluding component:
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics
Enrolment Status
While it is possible for domestic students
to enrol in fewer courses per semester, ie. undertake part-time study, it will
take you longer to complete your program. International students must undertake
full-time study.
You must complete the foundation level
courses (ECON7073, ECON7074, EMET7001 and STAT7055) before progressing to the
higher level courses (ECON8025, ECON8026, ECON8013 and EMET8005).
Please be aware that ECON6015 is not offered in 2017. It is replaced by ECON8013 for this year.
Study Options
Master of Economics
The following is a typical full-time study plan for those who have no exemptions/credit.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units | ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units | STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units | EMET7001 Introduction to Economic Models 6 units |
| ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics 6 units | ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics 6 units | ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I 6 units | EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics 6 units |
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure
about your which courses to enrol in, you can seek academic advice
during Orientation week or
contact your program convenor, Dr. Jose Rodrigues Neto.
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au
