Master of Economics
Why study the Master of Economics at UNE?
The Master of Economics program is an excellent means of obtaining advanced-level qualifications in the disciplines of Economics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Econometrics which are all areas of research and teaching strength at UNE. The program can be studied on a full-time basis over one and a half years, or by part-time or distance education for up to four years. This is a flexible program that can be pursued through independent research or a combination of coursework and independent research so that you can develop research skills and expertise that are relevant to your work and career goals.
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
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Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | MEc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to the Graduate School of Business For more information, click here
All International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate 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. 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. 3. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a program of study and dissertation or thesis topic approved by the relevant head of school or nominee on the recommendation of the course coordinator. 4. 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. |
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| Additional Requirements | A theoretical framework is outlined for practical collaborate leadership in early childhood education. Meanings of leadership are considered within a changing world and in terms of ethical and legal responsibilities. Several features of everyday management are investigated and documented within early childhood contexts. |
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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the head of school on the recommendation of the course coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the school for the degree and at a level judged to satisfy the course requirements of Rule 3.(a) for up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or through other significant learning that the school considers equivalent for candidates undertaking course work and a minor dissertation under Rule 3.(a). |
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate 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.
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.
3. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a program of study and dissertation or thesis topic approved by the relevant head of school or nominee on the recommendation of the course coordinator.
4. 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.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the head of school on the recommendation of the course coordinator, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the school for the degree and at a level judged to satisfy the course requirements of Rule 3.(a) for up to 24 credit points, on the basis of units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or through other significant learning that the school considers equivalent for candidates undertaking course work and a minor dissertation under Rule 3.(a).
Period of Candidature
1. The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
2. In exceptional circumstances, the school may vary the requirements of Rule 1. by:
(a) extending the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months; or
(b) granting leave of absence from candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months and the period of such leave of absence shall not be counted as part of the prescribed time of candidature for candidates enrolled in the unit BEPP591.
Course Requirements
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 48 credit points of course work and a minor dissertation to the value of 24 credit points. The dissertation and at least 30 credit points of the course work must be from the one discipline area. The Research Methodology unit stipulated in Rule 3(c) is not counted as part of a discipline area. The discipline areas are Economics (including quantitative methods), Accounting and Finance, and Management.
2. A candidate may include units to the value of not more that 24 credit points at 300 level.
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 must complete the dissertation, BEPP591.
(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.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 30 cps |
| Listed Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Economics.
Minor Dissertation
1. A candidate must enrol in the unit BEPP591 and submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within an approved field of study.
2. Except with the permission of the school, on the recommendation of the candidate's supervisor, the dissertation shall not exceed 20 000 words of text, excluding appendices.
3. Except with the permission of the school, a candidate shall not submit a dissertation until all other course work is complete.
4. A full-time candidate shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation over one semester; in all other cases candidates shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation over two consecutive trimesters, which shall not include the first trimester of candidature unless advanced standing has been granted and the period of candidature has been reduced.
5. Except with the permission of the head of school or nominee, on the recommendation of the course coordinator, a candidate shall be in full-time attendance at the University or arrange other forms of personal contact with the supervisor for a minimum of five days during the period of enrolment in the BEPP591 unit for a candidate undertaking a dissertation.
Submission of Dissertation
The candidate shall:
(a) not present as a thesis or dissertation any work that has been submitted for the award of a degree or Graduate Diploma at this University or another institution, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the thesis or dissertation provided that, in presenting the thesis or dissertation, the part of the work that has been so incorporated is indicated;
(b) state specifically on the title page that the work is a minor dissertation;
(c) state generally in a preface to the dissertation and specifically in notes the source of information and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others (candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules);
(d) incorporate in the thesis or dissertation immediately following the title page an abstract of approximately 300 words.
Dissertations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, UNE Business School.
The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.
Examination of Dissertation
The dissertation is examined by two examiners - one of these examiners is normally the supervisor. Another examiner is to be recommended by the supervisor. The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.
The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.
The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.
Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any resubmitted dissertation).
The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Master of Economic students will develop an advanced knowledge in Economics through the learning and teaching activities associated within each unit plus writing a dissertation on an economic topic during the last trimester under supervision of a member of academic staff. Knowledge will be assessed in examinations in most units. The dissertation will be examined by two examiners.
Communication Skills
Communication skills may include written and oral assignments, essays, discussion board participation. The dissertation is an important part of the course where communication skills will be taught, practised and assessed by the supervisor.
Global Perspectives
Many economic units in the coursework component provide students with a global perspective of economic and business considerations. Such aspects include economic globalisation, international finance, economic growth and international trade.
Information Literacy
Practised through use of internet, assignment preparation, the use of the Learning Management System, etc. Students will use web-based tools to search for economic data online. Students are also taught how to use computer software to work with economic data. Students are assessed on their skills in obtaining economic data for the written assignments and the dissertation. Instructions and assistance will be provided with regard to referencing and citation using the appropriate system.
Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning academic skills are taught and practised through assignments and dissertation writing. Students learn life skills, especially during the dissertation writing period. These skills include the collection of economic data, building an economic model, studying the relationships between economic variables and drawing correct implications from the models.
Problem Solving
Assessments for the units during the coursework period are typically focused on problem solving skills. Most of the units in the course are devoted to instructing students on obtaining relevant skills in approaching problems, determining what data is necessary, seeking the required economic data, analysing it, and making implications correctly. There is also a focus on mathematical economic problem solving in some economic units. Problem solving skills will be assessed in the written assignments and exams.
Social Responsibility
Examples of good and bad social responsibility practices are provided in the course content. In particular, issues of economic social responsibility are taught and practised through the dissertation writing period.
Team Work
Students engage in teamwork through on-line discussion and class participation, particularly when collecting economic data and interacting with other students.
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