courses

4427

18 September 2017 29 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2013 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2013 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing facultyBusiness and Economics
Abbreviated titleMEco
CRICOS code077369G
Total credit points required96
Standard duration of study (years)2 years FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/4427
Contact details

Graduate Student Office

Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400

Fax: +61 3 9903 1357

Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu

Course coordinator

Associate Professor He-Ling Shi

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • Full-time study only.

Description

This course provides an opportunity for students to develop and strengthen their skills in the discipline of economics by drawing upon the latest research in the field. The course addresses the growing need for professional economists in both the private and public section by equipping students with in-depth knowledge in economics and the experience of undertaking independent research. The course can provide an effective articulation path into research doctoral (PhD) studies.

Outcomes

The Master of Economics offers a fully accredited course designed to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

  • produce innovative solutions to problems
  • apply research skills to business challenges
  • communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

  • engage in an internationalised world
  • exhibit cross-cultural competence
  • demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and to provide discipline-based solutions required for analysing and assessing the economic impact of policies and regulations on private and government enterprise

(d.) have advanced knowledge to master's level in economics with the ability for strategic business decision making in a wide range of industries, domestic and internationally.

Structure

The course has two main components:

  • ten compulsory units
  • four electives

Requirements

Students must complete the following:

Year one

(a.) Four compulsory units:

  • ECC4650 Microeconomics
  • ECC4660 Macroeconomics
  • ECC4860 Research paper (12 points)
  • one econometrics unit recommended or approved by the course coordinator.

(b.) Three elective units from the following list:

Year two

(c.) Five compulsory units:

  • ECC5650 Microeconomic theory
  • ECC5660 Macroeconomic theory
  • ECC5850 Mathematical economic theory
  • ECC5861 Economics research paper (12 points)
  • one econometrics unit recommended or approved by the course coordinator.

(d.) Two elective units from the following list:

  • ECC5810 Public economics
  • ECC5840 Information, incentives and games
  • any fourth year unit offered by the Department of Economics and not previously completed.

Available units can be identified via the index of units by faculty at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-bus.html or by browsing units at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/units/search.

Award(s)

Master of Economics