Master of Economics - Research - 2010 Course Handbook @ UOW

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Master of Economics - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Economics - Research
Abbreviation:	MEcon-Res
Home Faculty:	Commerce
Duration:	1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	72
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Flexible)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1331
CRICOS Code:	042548E

Overview

This course aims to provide graduate students, who have completed an Economics major in an undergraduate degree, with the opportunity for advanced study in Economics including a major research thesis.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entry level will normally be by an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Arts degree or equivalent at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in Economics. Students who hold a Pass Masters degree in Economics or equivalent will be admitted, although additional coursework may be required at the discretion of the Associate Head of School.

Credit Transfer

Students who hold an Honours Class II, Division 1 or higher in Economics may be awarded up to 24 credit points for the coursework component of the program. See General Course Rules.

Course Requirements

Students normally undertake a 72 credit point program consisting of 24 credit points of coursework plus 48 credit points of research thesis.

Course Program


Subjects		Session	Credit Points
ECON996	Advanced Macroeconomic Theory	Autumn	6
ECON997	Advanced Microeconomic Theory	Autumn	6
COMM980	Business Research Methods	Autumn/Spring	6
THES924	Thesis (full-time) OR	Annual	48
THES912	Thesis (part-time)	Annual	48
Plus one of the following
ECON921	Econometric Models	Not on offer 2010	6
Or
ECON939	Quantitative Economic Analysis	Autumn	6