Graduate Coursework
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<table border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="border: #000000 1px solid"><strong>Semester 1</strong> <br /></td><td style="border: #000000 1px solid"><strong>Semester 2</strong> <br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border: #000000 1px solid"><p>ECON8071 Modelling the Open Economy<br />EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics<br />Elective (6 units)<br />Elective (6 units) </p></td><td style="border: #000000 1px solid"><p>EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting<br />EMET8001 Applied Micro-Econometrics <strong>OR </strong>EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics<br />Elective (6 units)<br />Elective (6 units) </p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/" title="http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/">http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/</a></p><p><strong>Admission Requirements</strong></p><p>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%.</p><p>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.</p>
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Master of Applied Economics
<p>The Master of Applied Economics program comprises two consecutive semesters of full-time study or four consecutive semesters of part-time study. Each semester involves thirteen weeks of lectures, seminars and tutorials, followed by written examinations.</p><p>The program may be commenced in either semester. Second semester commencement may be available in some circumstances, although such students should be aware that a sufficient background in econometrics is required prior to entry in semester two. In such cases students should consult with the Convenor of the program.</p><p>The program includes four compulsory courses and four courses chosen from a list of electives. Courses that have been taken previously as part of another program are not admissible, in which case another course must be taken from the list of electives.</p><p><strong>Compulsory Courses (24 units)</strong></p><ul><li>EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Econometrics</li><li>ECON8071 Modelling the Open Economy</li><li>EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting</li><li>and one of the following:</li><ul><li>EMET8001 Applied Micro-Econometrics</li><li>EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>Students entering in second semester must have previous training in econometrics equivalent to EMET8005, in which case they substitute an elective for EMET8005.</p><p>Students who have successfully completed the undergraduate courses EMET2007 Econometric Methods and EMET2008 Econometric Modelling (with an average mark of at least 60%), or who have previously passed the equivalent graduate courses EMET8013 and EMET8011 as part of the Graduate Diploma are exempted from EMET8005 and substitute an elective.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Elective Courses (24 units)</strong></p><p>Elective courses are subject to prerequisites and are subject to change.</p><p>ECON8022 Macroeconomic Theory<br />ECON8011 Microeconomic Theory A<br />ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy<br />ECON8002 Applied Welfare Economics<br />ECON8003 Economic Policy Issues<br />ECON8006 International Trade Theory<br />ECON8009 International Monetary Economics<br />ECON8021 Topics in Microeconomic Theory<br />ECON8050 Economics Growth<br />EMET8014 Advanced Econometric Methods<br />EMET8001 Applied Micro-Econometrics<br />EMET8010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics<br />ECON8040 Resource and Environmental Economics<br />ECON8015 International Economics<br />ECON8039 Health Economics<br />ECON8038 Industrial Organisation<br />ECHI8011 Classic Works of Economic Theory<br />ECON8053 Strategic Thinking<br />ECON8034 Principles of Public Economics<br />ECON8037 Financial Economics<br />ECON8041 Labour Economics and Industrial Relations<br />ECON8049 South East Asian Economic Policy and Development<br />ECON8047 Law and Economics<br />ECON8008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy<br />ECON8010 Public Economics<br />ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics 1<br />ECON8014 Mathematical Techniques in Economics 2<br />ECHI8002 Readings in Economic History<br />ECON8018 Cost-Benefit Analysis <br />ECON8070 Political Economy of Macroeconomic Policy</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>Courses in this list are available as electives only if not previously taken, and in some cases subject to prerequisites. Not all of these courses may be offered in any particular semester or year. </p>
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