University of Sydney (USYD)
Master of Economic Analysis
Masters (Coursework)
Key details
About this course
In this course, you will analyse theoretical and real-world economic issues using state-of-the-art technical economic and statistical analysis. The degree includes core, electives and a 1-year research dissertation completed under the personal supervision of an academic member of staff.
Entry requirements
Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:
Admission to candidature for the Master of Economic Analysis (1.5 years full-time) requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, including a major in Economics with a minimum distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
- completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis or Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis with a minimum distinction (75%), or an equivalent qualification; or
- completion of the Graduate Certificate in Economics with a minimum high distinction (85%) average, or equivalent qualification.
Admission to candidature for the Master of Economic Analysis (1 year full-time) requires:
- completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis or an equivalent qualification; or
- an Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
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 with the relevant minimum average mark.
Study locations
Camperdown/Darlington
Career pathways
The Master of Economic Analysis will prepare you for the following careers:
- PhD study leading to an academic career
- Analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Senior analyst at Federal or State Treasury
- Consultant at prestigious management consultancies
- Senior Economist at a bank or other financial institution in the private or public sector
- Policy analyst for a think tank
Graduate outcomes
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