Applied Econometrics
Master
In Brisbane (Australia)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brisbane (Australia)
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Duration
5 Years
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Credits
24
Do you want to advance your ability to analyse data and interpret results? This program will build your expertise in the application of mathematical and statistical methods to economic data, so you can inform decision-making, predict change, and provide quantitative insight into economic relationships.This 24-unit program is designed for applicants with an approved degree and who can meet minimum GPA requirements. See Program Details for full details on admission requirements.Choose from a broad range of electives and tailor your studies to suit your personal interests or your career goals. You can also choose to complete a thesis on a relevant topic of your choice.Study four compulsory courses that will advance your quantitative skills and your ability to think critically, analytically and logically. Compulsory courses cover a range of modern econometric models and related methods of analysis.Benefit from a degree that takes your background and experience into consideration. Depending on your level of training and expertise, you might be able to complete the Master of Econometrics in 12 months.The Master of Applied Econometrics is designed to strengthen and extend your knowledge of econometrics, so you can apply theory to solve real problems.FAST FACTSGlobal standingUQ’s School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Our economics researchers also ranked in the top three in Australia in the 2015 ERA Outcomes.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELink up with industry and the professionThe Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers with a range of professional opportunities. These include internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice .TEACHING STAFFOur teachers are topsUQ is home to some of Australia's leading...
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Entry requirementsTo enrol in the program, a person must hold -an approved degree in economics or a degree with a major in economics that includes introductory econometrics, intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics with a GPA of 5.5; oran approved degree in mathematics or statistics with a GPA of 5.5 and at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in economics, approved by the executive dean; orgraduate certificate in economics from this university with a GPA of 5.5.IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6...
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Subjects
- Econometric
- Economics
- Macroeconomics
Course programme
Program structure
The courses offered in the Master of Applied Econometrics are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Applied Econometrics. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
- Course Code Units Course Title
- ECON7320 2 Advanced Microeconometrics
- ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
- ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics
- ECON7380 2 Advanced Macroeconometrics
- Course Code Units Course Title
- ECON7250 2 Advanced Mathematical Techniques for Economics
- ECON7321 2 Statistical Theory for Economists
- ECON7330 2 Advanced Econometric Theory
- ECON7331 2 Econometric Theory
- ECON7341 2 Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
- ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics
- ECON7390 2 Financial Econometrics
- [ ECON7930 4 Thesis
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- [ ECON7931 4 Thesis
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- [ ECON7932 4 Thesis
- ECON7950 2 Research Methods in Economics
- Course Code Units Course Title
- ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis
- ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis
- ECON7080 2 Economics Internship
- ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets
- ECON7460 2 Health Economics
- ECON7520 2 International Macroeconomics and Finance
- ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment
- ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development
- ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics
- ECON7740 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation
- ECON8010 2 Microeconomics A
- ECON8020 2 Macroeconomics A
- FINM7401 2 Finance
Applied Econometrics