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Master of Economics

Official Abbreviation MEc
Course Type Postgraduate Research
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
  • 3 Years Part-time
Fees Research Training Scheme
Total Credit Points 72
Overview

The Master of Economics program is an excellent means of obtaining advanced-level qualifications in the disciplines of Accounting; Finance and Entrepreneurship; Econometrics; Economics; Economic History; Agricultural and Resource Economics and Marketing and Management. The program can be studied by courseword and major dissertation or by research thesis only.

Entry Requirements

Candidates require either:

a four-year degree, or equivalent, with a relevant discipline component, from a recognised tertiary institution; or

other qualifications of equivalent standing from universities or colleges of advanced education

Applicants considered to be inadequately prepared for candidature may be advised to enrol in a Graduate Diploma or a Masters Qualifying Program (fee paying only).

Advanced Standing There is no limit to the maximum advanced standing that may be granted for units passed at this University provided that the advanced standing has not been counted towards another qualification. The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 12 credit points for Option (a) Course work and major dissertation.
Further Information

Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au.

Course Rules and Plans for the Master of Economics, 2008, will be available in November. Course information relating to other years is available by selecting the year required from the dropdown box at the top right hand side of the page.
 

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