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The Master of Economics by course work and minor dissertation is governed by Rule 1. The Master of Economics by course work and major dissertation or thesis alone is governed by Rule 2.

1. Course work (Minor Dissertation)

1.1. Admission to Candidature
1.1.1. Applicants for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Economics shall have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution, provided that the degree or qualification:
(a) is accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as sufficient qualification for admission to the proposed course of study; and
(b) required a minimum of four years of full-time study, or required three years of full-time study and, in addition, the applicant has completed a preliminary program of postgraduate study at a sufficiently high level and in a field of study considered appropriate by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as being adequate preparation for candidature, or the applicant has provided other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature; or
(c) is accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator or nominee as having gained a Credit or better in 200-, 300- and 400-level units and a pass or better in 500-level units towards satisfying the requirements of the Qualifying Course for Admission to Candidature for the Degree of Master.
1.1.2. An applicant for admission to candidature, on an on- or off-campus, full-time or part-time or basis shall apply as prescribed, by the prescribed date.
1.1.3. Enrolment in the Master of Economics is available on a Commonwealth supported basis only.

1.2. Appointment of Supervisor
Upon approval of an application for admission to candidature, the school shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University (equivalent to the rank of Academic Level B or higher). The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature. The supervisor shall report to the school annually on the progress of the candidate, if required to do so by the school, and carry out any other duties delegated by the school. The supervisor may recommend to the school that the candidate be withdrawn from candidature; in such cases, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken.

1.3. Approval of Course of Study
After admission to candidature candidates shall have a course of study and dissertation or thesis topic approved by the relevant head of school or nominee on the recommendation of the course coordinator.

1.4. Requirements for the Master of Economics Degree
1.4.1. On the approval of the course coordinator, a candidate shall proceed to the degree by completing units, from among units at 300, 400 and 500 level, to the value of at least 72 credit points comprising course work and a minor dissertation to the value of 24 credit points.
1.4.2. A candidate may include units to the value of not more that 24 credit points at 300 level.
1.4.3. (a) To satisfy examiners, a candidate must achieve a minimum grade of Pass in 500-level units. For all other approved units, a minimum grade of Credit must be achieved.
(b) A candidate may select one unit from either ECON 591 or NEBS 591.
(c) A candidate must include a Research Methodology unit in his or her program. In special circumstances and with the approval of the course coordinator, a candidate may substitute another unit for the Research Methodology unit, where it has been deemed that the candidate has completed an equivalent unit in a previous award.

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