Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Behavioural Economics provides thorough training in behavioural economics and its application in the industry and government. This course provides a foundation in standard economic theory and builds the behavioural models on this foundation. This includes heuristics and biases in individual decision making and their implications in strategic interactions. Students are also provided with a grounding in fundamental tools of applied behavioural science, such as causal inference, trial design and ethical review.
Students are given the opportunity to apply behavioural economics concepts in different decision-making environments, including financial decision making, health, education, and the environment. The Master includes hands-on training where students develop their own research project or work on an applied question for an actual industry or government organisation.
This course is designed to train a well-rounded behavioural economist to take leading positions in behavioural units or other relevant professions (e.g. consultancy, management, marketing).
Career options include working as behavioural economics practitioners in industry or government.
The course totals 72 credit points and consists of a combination 3 and 6 credit points subjects (60 credit points) and 12 credit points of research or industry project.