Master of Economics (Coursework)
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 24304 |
Version | 6 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, with Honours I or II, from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above; or Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics from this university. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Students can complete the Master of Economics (Coursework) by one of two options. Option 1All coursework (24304-CW-24U) with a major NB: Students interested in seeking admission to Option 2 should complete the core subjects before any of the subjects in the major. Subjects in the major should be completed in year 2. or Option 2Coursework and minor thesis (24304-TH-24U) Students wishing to select option 2 must complete the core subjects below and achieve a course GPA of at least 5.5. Admission to option 2 is subject to the approval of the Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of School following successful completion of the core subjects. NB: Students pursuing Option 2 cannot complete a major. |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Masters Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
EC5204:03 Managerial Economics
EC5205:03 Economic Growth and Regional Development
EC5206:03 Macroeconomic Policy
EC5207:03 Contemporary Economic Policy and Social Welfare
EC5208:03 International Trade
EC5211:03 Forecasting
EC5212:03 Introductory Econometrics
EC5202:03 Project Evaluation or EC5210:03 The Economics of Environmental Management
Options
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1 - All coursework (24304-CW-24U)
or
Option 2 – Coursework and Minor Thesis (24304-TH-24U)
OPTION 1
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
EC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics or EC5213:03 Financial Econometrics
EC5202:03 Project Evaluation or EC5210:03 The Economics of Environmental Management
PLUS
Select a Major from the table below
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 9 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville |
OPTION 2
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
EC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance
EC5202:03 Project Evaluation or EC5210:03 The Economics of Environmental Management
EC5213:03 Financial Econometrics or EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 8 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Candidates with limited prior economics may be required to vary the normal course structure and take EC5103:03 Business Economics (or equivalent). Similarly, candidates who have limited quantitative skills may be required to take EC5203:03 Statistics for Business (or equivalent). |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points, unless part of approved articulation process |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Master of Economics. Advanced standing will not be granted for work experience or undergraduate studies. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Any major studied (except the General Major) may appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of study including the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Postgraduate Diploma of Economics. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |