Program Overview
The Master of Economic Analysis program from the University of Sydney equips students with advanced analytical skills in economics, econometrics, and mathematics. The program includes core courses, high-end electives, and a research dissertation, preparing students for technical roles in prestigious organizations, government agencies, or PhD studies. Graduates have gone on to lead successful careers as economists, analysts, policymakers, and researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Master of Economic Analysis program equips students with specialized technical skills for high-end, technical economics roles in prestigious organizations. It focuses on analyzing theoretical and real-world economic issues using state-of-the-art economic modeling and statistical analysis. The program includes core courses, electives, and a year-long research dissertation supervised by an academic member of staff. It is designed for students with a strong background in mathematics, the sciences, or a strong undergraduate major in economics. It is also suitable for professionals seeking high-end training in economic theory and applications, as well as those seeking a pathway towards a PhD.
Outline:
- Duration: 1.5 years full-time (Available part-time)
- Credit Points: 72 credit points
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study Mode: Face to face
- Course Structure:
- Core Units: 24 credit points in micro- and macro-economics, econometrics, and mathematics Handbooks for future years, including for new courses commencing in a future year, will progressively be available in November each year.
Careers:
- PhD study leading to an academic career
- Analyst at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Senior analyst at Federal or State Treasury
- Consultant at prestigious management consultancies
- Senior Economist at a bank or other financial institution in the private or public sector
- Policy analyst for a think tank
Other:
- Our graduates are in high demand and include a former Prime Minister, several NSW premiers, and leaders in the World and Reserve Banks.
- Graduates have held influential positions in the Treasury and other policy departments, international agencies such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), financial institutions, and non-government organizations.
