Master of Economics and Resource Policy specialising in Public Economics and Policy
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
Learn how to analyse, interpret and inform government policies and interventions that address contemporary global issues. Build core knowledge across courses in economic principles, global food and agricultural markets, principles of international trade and development, and cost-benefit analysis. In your Public Economics and Policy specialisation, you'll learn the processes of how economic decisions are made by governments and organisations. Discover how individuals and organisations can shape and govern economic interactions and policies that impact society. Build the knowledge required to understand how decisions and policies impact societal objectives. Your courses will include topics like evaluation methods of public policy, labour economics and public economic theory. Build practical skills in your final year through an internship, research elective or undertake a professional career development opportunity. Lay the groundwork for your chosen profession by completing a research project, strengthening your knowledge in economics and resource policy. Graduates can expect to work in sectors like public service, industry, consultancies, not-for-profits and private businesses, or may continue to a PhD.
Structure
96 units
Subjects
- Economic Principles ECON5001
- Global Food and Agricultural Markets ECON5015
- Cost-Benefit Analysis ECON5016
- Principles of International Trade and Development ECON5017
- Research Methods and Development ECON6000
- MERP Research Project ECON6023
- Advanced Development Economics ECONX400
- Macroeconomic Theory ECONX402
- Microeconomic Theory ECONX403
- Time Series Econometrics ECONX407
- Behavioural Game Theory and Experiments PSYCX400
- Agriculture and Food in International Trade ECON6015
- Services Trade ECON6016
- International Trade Theory and Applications ECON6018
- Economics of International Finance ECON6022
- International Trade IBUSX400
- Labour Economics Analysis and Applications ECON6001
- Game Theory and Applications ECON6021
- Public Economic Theory ECONX404
Standard entry requirements
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $104,400 | No |
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