313413 v.1 Energy Economics Major (MSc)
Introduction
This major undertaken within the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) will provide students with a thorough foundation in contemporary business theories and mining disciplines. Emphasis is also placed on the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain environments relevant to energy economics. The curriculum has a highly applied practical focus and is delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. Students with a technical-based first degree will be offered to enrol into the technical background stream (TBA). Students with a non-technical/commerce first degree will be offered to enrol into the non-technical background stream(TBA), such as those with commerce, economics and lawdegrees.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Trimester 2 | |||||
| 310363 | v.1 | Petroleum Economics and Project Management 602 | 2.5 | 25.0 | |
| 313408 | v.1 | Econometrics and Forecasting 601 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Trimester 3 | |||||
| 312082 | v.1 | Primary Energy Economics 602 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312812 | v.1 | Alternative and Secondary Energy Markets 602 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313407 | v.1 | Energy Policy 602 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Trimester 1 | |||||
| 313409 | v.1 | Mineral and Energy Economics Capstone 603 | 36.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10947 | v.5 | Mineral Market Analysis 601 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306031 | v.3 | Resource Sector Finance 602 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306032 | v.3 | Resource Sector Management 601 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311374 | v.1 | Oil and Gas Markets 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312815 | v.1 | Legal Environment 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313410 | v.1 | International Resource Trade 602 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313411 | v.1 | Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management 602 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313412 | v.1 | Resource Cost and Capital 602 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313492 | v.1 | Regional and Socioeconomic Impact 601 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
