Master of Applied Economics

at University of New South Wales

Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses

30 Units of Credit:

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses.

• Quantitative Methods for Business

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Business Economics

• Econometrics

Prescribed Electives

54 Units of Credit:

Students must take 54 UOC of the following courses.


Note: Relevant higher-level courses in Economics and postgraduate courses from other schools may be taken as elective courses on approval of the Postgraduate program coordinator.

• Economics of Finance

• Economics of Strategy

• Organisational Economics

• Financial Econometrics

• Business Forecasting

• Advanced Microeconomic Analysis

• Markets and Frictions

• International Macroeconomics

• Politics and Economics

• Economic Growth, Technology and Structural Change

• Development Economics

• International Trade Theory and Policy

• Industrial Organisation

• Organisational Economics

• Behavioural Economics

• Econometric Theory and Methods

• Applied Econometric Methods

• Policy Evaluation Methods

• Health Economics

• Economic Measurement

• Policy Applications of Behavioural Economics

• Public Economics and Regulation

• Economic Development in China

Economics Practicum

12 Units of Credit:

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses, of which at least 6 UOC must be ECON-badged courses.

• Global Business Practicum

• Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

• Adaptive Futures

• Economics Practicum

• Reflections on Practicum through the Economist’s Lens

You will need to have graduated from a recognised bachelor's degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution with a minimum overall grade of 65%, as determined by UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator.

Your prior learning can be recognised to reduce the program duration. For students with Bachelor of Economics or Bachelor of Business degree with economics specialisation or equivalent, Honours or Graduate Diploma, the 5 core courses may be waived.

For students with prior work experience of at least one year in the private or public sector (for example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions) the prescribed economics practicum may be waived.

Additionally, students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics (7412) with a minimum WAM of 65% can apply to articulate into this Masters coursework program and will receive 24 UOC of Advanced Standing.

UNSW Business School English Language Requirement

International students are required to satisfy the UNSW Business School English Language requirement of IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in each subtest) or equivalent test & TOEFL iBT, 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)

Indicative First Year Fee

AU $50,200

Potential careers

• Economist

• Policy Advisor

• Banker

• Financial Analyst

• Strategy Consultant

• Operations Consultant

• Government official