145804 v.2 Master of Applied Economics


MAppEcon(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029364M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course provides graduates with the theoretical and technical skills necessary to work in economic related areas in both the private and public sectors. It provides a sound basis for graduate students seeking employment in commercial or economic policy related areas, and enables professionals currently employed in the field to further develop their skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Any undergraduate degree with a non-economic major. Under certain circumstances students with an economics background may be allowed to enter the course, with the approval of the Head of School.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Waivers from specific units may be approved, with students required to select replacement units with the approval of the Head of School.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Depending on their previous field of study students may be required to complete up to four additional foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for Associate Professional Membership of the Economic Society of Australia (Western Australia).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

13503 v.3   Econometrics (Introductory) 511 3.0 25.0
13504 v.3   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 502 3.0 25.0
13505 v.3   Economics (Managerial) 504 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13507 v.3   Mathematical Economics 501 3.0 25.0
13506 v.3   Economics (Markets) 503 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   200.0
  300.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
5294 v.7   Public Finance 565 3.0 25.0
5735 v.6   Labour Economics 563 3.0 25.0
11653 v.2   Business Dissertation (Economics and Finance) 694 6.0 50.0
12746 v.4   Topics in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy 573 3.0 50.0
13314 v.3   International Trade 501 3.0 25.0
13508 v.3   Econometrics 513 4.0 25.0
13509 v.3   Economic Theory 500 3.0 25.0
13510 v.3   Economics (Asian Development) 507 3.0 25.0
13511 v.3   Economics (History of Economic Thought) 508 3.0 25.0
13512 v.3   Economics (Industrial) 502 3.0 25.0
13513 v.4   Economics (International Trade) 505 3.0 25.0
13514 v.3   Economics (Policy Issues) 506 3.0 25.0
304193 v.3   Time Series Modelling 504 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.