Economics
Master
Overview
About this course
The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce.
Who is it for?
Designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change, the Master of Economics encourages you to apply your training in practical ways to address major challenges in business and policy.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of Economics is a postgraduate coursework degree focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics.
You will complete core and foundation units in economics and a specialisation in economics, econometrics or financial economics. You will also complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course and a capstone research project.
Costs
Tuition
HK$285,341.11
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to the Master of Economics (2 years full-time) requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
- completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Reduced volume of learning
If you have completed previous studies in a related area or have relevant work experience, you may be able to reduce the duration of your studies based on the criteria below:
Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
- relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
Admission to the Master of Economics (1 year full-time) requires:
- an Honours degree in Economics.
If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
96
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
68
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band