Applied Econometrics (32 units)

University of Queensland

About

The Master of Applied Econometrics is designed to strengthen and extend knowledge in the area of econometrics of students with an introductory level of economics knowledge gained from undergraduate study.

Students or working professionals seeking to strengthen their quantitative skills and to specialise in econometrics will develop a high level of proficiency in econometrics.

To obtain a higher qualification in economics with a special focus on econometrics is a career investment.

Advanced quantitative skills, analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program will have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment.

Courses develop knowledge in core quantitative skills and econometric methods used in diverse areas in economics and finance including;

macroeconomics;

quantitative finance;

environmental and natural resource management;

health;

public sector management;

business and economic modelling.

Structure

The program plan for this program can be found here.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Applied Econometrics.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Master of Advanced Economics
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements

To complete the Master of Applied Econometrics

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Applied Econometrics, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

To complete the program, a student must complete 32 units from the MAppEmet course list comprising - (a) 22 units from part A; and (b) 10 units from part B If exemptions apply for part A courses, students are to undertake electives from part B. With Head of School approval, a student may include 2 units for a level 7 course towards part B. Refer to the MAppEmet rules for further information. The program plan for this program can be found here.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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