Master of Applied Econometrics
B6036MApplEcmets
- Credit points
- 72
- Qualification
- Level 9 - Master's Degree (Coursework)
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Campus
- Caulfield
This course provides professional education for those wishing to become econometric professionals. It has a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills and offers a solid grounding and professional competence in aspects of commerce required for careers in the corporate sector, government and the professions. Build a high level of expertise in one of the following themes: • Macro and financial econometrics • Micro and health econometrics • Data analytics for energy and climate Focus your studies from the start, blending a conceptual theoretical framework with practical applications and cover basic discipline material through to more specialised discipline requirements. Applied econometrics provides you with coursework and research components, and will equip you with the required skills in econometric techniques and research experience to undertake major applied econometric projects. You will engage in a comprehensive curriculum across applied econometrics, time series analysis, financial econometrics, macroeconometrics and microeconometrics, and develop skills to design and implement applied econometric projects for the government and business sectors. This program may be used to prepare high performing students for a subsequent PhD program.
Structure
You must complete 12 credit points from the following. Notes: - You must complete either ETF5910 or ETC5241; and - You must complete either ETF5320 or ETC5341;
You must choose the Applied pathway or the Research pathway (there is a hurdle requirement for entry into the Research pathway).
You must complete 24 credit points of elective study. Electives may be chosen from: - Units not already completed in Part B above; - Up to two units from the list below; - Either Level 4 or Level 5 units from the Faculty of Business and Economics (which may include study tours, consulting projects or industry placements) or units from across the University, provided you have met the relevant prerequisites and there are no enrolment restrictions. Notes: -If you are admitted into entry point 2, you must complete 12 credit points. -ETX5900 Business statistics cannot be taken in this degree. -The Course Director can guide you to appropriate electives based on your area of interest.