Program Overview
The Master of Economics (C8E) is a research-oriented degree that equips graduates with advanced knowledge, research skills, and transferable abilities for careers in industry, government, academia, and research. The program aims to expand expertise, foster independent research, and enhance leadership, creativity, and innovation in the field of economics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Economics (C8E) is a research degree that qualifies individuals to apply an advanced body of knowledge in various contexts for research and scholarship. It also serves as a pathway for further research. The program equips graduates with transferable skills and attributes essential for challenging and diverse roles in industry, government, business, research, and academic organizations.
Objectives:
- Expand knowledge and expertise in a chosen discipline
- Develop advanced skills for independent and sustained research
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the research area
- Present research results in publishable quality
- Understand and adhere to research ethics and codes of practice
- Enhance academic leadership, independence, creativity, and innovation in research
Careers:
- Professional economist or finance specialist
- Teacher of economics or finance at secondary or tertiary levels
- Research and academia
- Public and private sector professions
