Program Requirements
The Master of Economic Policy 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:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8034 Public Sector Economics
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
30 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ECON8901 Advanced Topics in Poverty, Public Policy and Development
ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory
ECON8001 Topics in Macroeconomics
ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
ECON8006 International Trade Theory
ECON8008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy
ECON8009 International Monetary Economics
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8014 Mathematical Techniques in Economics II
ECON8015 International Economics
ECON8018 Cost-Benefit Analysis
ECON8021 Topics in Microeconomic Theory
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
ECON8050 Economic Growth
ECON8053 Game Theory
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting
EMET8014 Fundamentals of Econometric Methods
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 | ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I 6 units | EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State 6 units | ECON8034 Public Sector Economics 6 units | Elective from the restricted list | Elective from the restricted list |
| ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues 6 units | EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics 6 units | Elective from the restricted list | Elective from the restricted list |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Applicants with a Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate in Economics may be eligible for consideration of 24 units (one semester) of credit, comprising:
- 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
Applicants with a Bachelor Honours degree or Graduate Diploma in Economics may be eligible for consideration of credit for 48 units (1year) of credit, comprising:
- 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
- EMET8005 Econometric Models and Introductory Econometrics
- ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
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 Economic Policy’s rigorous training in policy economics will attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular influential economic policymakers in prominent organs of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury)have found the MEc Pol’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degrees accommodation of a focus on regional economic policy (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:
- apply economics to policy formation and evaluation;
- understand the issues involved in the coordination of economic policies at national and international levels;
- access the academic literature on economic policy;
- undertake independent research in economic theory at the graduate level and provide economic intuition for the results;
- analyse the economic effects of policy changes and to communicate them as a professional economist in business or government;
Cognate disciplines
Economics
Further Information
This program will be available for S1 and S2 intake.
EMET8001 and EMET8008 can be selected as elective courses for the Master of Economic Policy.
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 Economic Policy’s rigorous training in policy economics
will attracts outstanding students to the University. In particular
influential economic policymakers in prominent organs of national
executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury)have found the
MEc Pol’s focus on national policy issues very rewarding. The degrees
accommodation of a focus on regional economic policy (through coursework
choices and research) is worth stressing.
About this degree
The Master of Economic Policy 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:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Economic Analysis and Econometrics
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8034 Public Sector Economics
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
30 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ECON8901 Advanced Topics in Poverty, Public Policy and Development
ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory
ECON8001 Topics in Macroeconomics
ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics
ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues
ECON8006 International Trade Theory
ECON8008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy
ECON8009 International Monetary Economics
ECON8010 The Economics of Taxation and Redistribution
ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I
ECON8014 Mathematical Techniques in Economics II
ECON8015 International Economics
ECON8018 Cost-Benefit Analysis
ECON8021 Topics in Microeconomic Theory
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
ECON8050 Economic Growth
ECON8053 Game Theory
ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy
ECON8091 The Economy, Politics and the State
EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting
EMET8014 Fundamentals of Econometric Methods
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 Economic Policy
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 | 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 |
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.
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au
