The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce. Who is it for? Designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change, the Master of Economics encourages you to apply your training in practical ways to address major challenges in business and policy.
Career paths: The Master of Economics prepares you for a career based on the key skills of economics, econometrics and finance, including: Investment analyst/banker, Business analyst, Economic analyst for a bank, Economic policy analyst for Treasury, Economic policy analyst for a government department or private sector employer, Management consultant
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25 June 2024
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29 July 2024
The University of Sydney
Camperdown/Darlington Campus,
Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building G02 City Road,
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2006, SYDNEY, Australia
Admission to the Master of Economics (2 years full-time) requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Reduced volume of learning: If you have completed previous studies in a related area or have relevant work experience, you may be able to reduce the duration of your studies based on the criteria below: Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to the Master of Economics (1 year full-time) requires: an Honours degree in Economics. 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.
IELTS: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band; TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing; Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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