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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Advanced Economics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Benefit from world class, high-level training in formal techniques of economic analysis and econometrics to fast track your career.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5656, 092449E
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$40,640 per year / $40,640 total

About this course

Consider your internationally recognised master's qualification in economics an investment in long-term career success.

Over your 16 course units you'll study courses influenced by the latest economic research, and be taught by world-class academic staff, ensuring you receive a renowned and recognised quality education in advanced economics.

This two-semester program consists entirely of technically challenging coursework. Courses cover advanced econometric theory (2), quantitative skills for economics (2), microeconomics A (2), macroeconomics A (2), computational methods in economics (2) and advanced microeconometrics (2).

This program is often taken as a pathway to PhD studies at UQ. It's also suitable as a standalone credential for those who want to fast-track their careers as economists in sectors that do not require a doctorate.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Increase your analytical abilities, critical thinking and logic, all sought after commodities by employers wanting the most accomplished candidates.
  • Learn cutting edge techniques of economic analysis and econometrics at a level similar to the first year in a US PhD program.
  • Achieve the qualification you need to take on even greater levels of study.

5 in Australia for economics and business

U.S News Best Global Universities Rankings 2019

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2020