Master of Research Studies (Economics)

Admission to the packaged Master of Research Studies and Doctor of Philosophy is based on academic merit, with applicants usually expected to have a credit average or equivalent in their undergraduate qualification.
The Master of Research Studies comprises a minimum of 12 units of core courses and up to 36 units of discipline-based courses which include a minor research dissertation of not less than 12 or more than 18 units.
The standard duration of the program is two years of full-time study.
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Master of Research Studies (Economics) Example Study Plan You must complete the following requirements to be eligible for the degree (a total of 24 units): The following core courses: EDUC 7058 Research Processes  EDUC 7054 Research Design EDUC 7055 Research Communication EDUC 7056 Research Profiling and Dissemination  Eight courses to the value of 24 units from the following: Available Semester 1 ECON 7204 Econometrics IV ECON 7121 Microeconomic Theory IV ECON 7122 Macroeconomics IV Available Semester 2 ECON 7102 International Trade IV  ECON 7115 Public Economics IV ECON 7100 International Finance IV ECON 7202 Advanced Econometrics V  ECON 7086 Advanced Macroeconomics V ECON 7087 Advanced Microeconomic Theory V Research Dissertation Available Semester 1 and 2  ECON 7232 Master of Research Studies Economics Dissertation Please note: Please consult Course Planner for up to date course information, availability and scheduling.
Assessment Typically includes a combination of mid-semester tests, assignments and final exams.