The applied economics program offers the opportunity to study applied economics in a world class School of Economics at Australia’s National University. This degree is available for students with an interest in applying economic ideas in the world of business and finance. Graduates will understand the links between different markets and sectors in free market economies as well as their place within the wider global economy.

The two-year option provides a foundation in economic principles and quantitative methods in the first year through enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics leading to a focus on applied topics in the second year. Students can choose from a wide range of courses that offer specialisation in different areas of economics. A one-year program is available for students with a strong academic background in economics. Progression to a PhD is possible at the discretion of the PhD Convenor.

All graduate coursework for domestic students in the ANU College of Business and Economics is offered under Domestic Tuition Fee places. Australian citizens may defer the payment of their fees using FEE-HELP, however should be aware that the programs are not eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places and HECS-HELP. Information on FEE-HELP and eligibility requirements is available from http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/

Admission Requirements

Direct entry to the Master of Applied Economics requires an Honours degree in economics at a level equivalent to an ANU Honours in Economics grade IIA, or the Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics with an average grade of 70%.

International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit official GRE results (www.ets.org/gre). Positive results in the components “Quantitative Reasoning” and “Analytical Writing” may help to mitigate the standard problem of asymmetric information.