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Monash University

Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Area of Study

Managing facultyFaculty of Business and Economics
Campus(es)Clayton

Description

Economics provides training in logical thought and analysis which can be applied widely in every-day decision making, not just to matters which are usually labelled 'economic'. The underlying philosophy of the facultys teaching and research program is that a rapidly changing world requires adaptable analytical skills. Accordingly, its aim is to prepare students with a wide range of career options that are readily adapted to the issues of the day. These may be positions in industry, government, or in non-government and international organisations.

In the new information economy, professionals are confronted with masses of data. They are expected to apply econometric methods to analyse this data and provide evidence to management for informed decision making. The applied econometrics programs are designed to develop expertise in this area, by providing quantitative skills to carry out regression analysis, forecasting, financial market analysis and survey data analysis.

Further information on econometrics can be found at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/ebs/about/econometrics.php

Studies in these disciplines in the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce:

  • further sharpens quantitative and analytical skills
  • enhances career opportunities, with some public sector organisations, in particular, recruiting only honours graduates
  • provides the foundation for further study at the Masters and PhD level, including at international universities.

Units

To complete the economics and econometrics major in the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce, students must complete:

(a.) One core unit (12 points):

(b.) at least three units (18 points) from the following list:

(c.) three units (18 points) from the following list:

Additional requirements:

  • students must complete at least three ECC units and two ETC units from sections (b.) and (c.)

* Note: Students must have their enrolment approved by the heads, or nominees of the departments of Economics, and Econometrics and Business Statistics.

Related Disciplines:

Students may be interested in the following disciplines which have some relationship to Corporate Law:

  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • Health economics

Contact details

Graduate Student Office

Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400

Fax: + 61 3 9903 1357

Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu.au

Relevant Courses

  • 0171 Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce