Development Economics

In the Master of Development Economics you'll learn how to address one of the most critical problems facing humanity: how can we create thriving, sustainable economies to overcome poverty and inequality?This program is designed for applicants who have a bachelor's degree in economics, business, or commerce; or who have some university-level background in economics. See Program Details for information about admission requirements.Expand your knowledge of economics to the developing world, and cultivate specialist skills in economic modeling and statistical techniques, as well as knowledge of the forces that affect developing economies.Develop key quantitative skills in econometrics, cost/benefit analysis, and operations research. To balance out the quantitative emphasis of your studies, a wide range of elective courses is also available.Study at one of the largest, most influential and most prestigious schools for economics in Australia. The school is home to more than 70 staff, including experts in energy and climate change, productivity and efficiency analysis, and development economics.Understand the complex forces that shape global economic growth, trade and development, and learn the skills and the knowledge that can help you change the world.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.IN THE CLASSROOMFlexible study frameworkEnjoy the flexibility of a study framework that balances compulsory pre-requisites with elective study areas. You can choose to specialise in study areas including health economics; environmental economics; and international economics and politics.EMPLOYABILITYBuild a careerIn your final year you'll have the option of writing a thesis on an original topic . This will not only...