- Length 2 years full-time
- Minimum 96 Units
- Academic plan MECPO
- CRICOS code 082289K
- UAC code
-
Mode of delivery
- Internal
Back to the Master of Economic Policy page
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
