Master of Economics
Course code: MC-ECO
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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March
Fees
AUD $60,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
CRICOS code
065396D
Career outcomes
Overview
Employment outcomes
Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples:
Within 1 year of graduating
Economist, Environment Protection Authority Victoria, Australia
Within 2 years of graduating
Analyst, Reserve Bank of Australia
Within 4 years of graduating
Senior Financial Analyst, Thomas Reuters, United Kingdom
Within 7 years of graduating
Senior Lecturer, City University of Macau, Macau
Practical Skills
You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including:
- An advanced understanding of the fundamental principles of economics and econometrics
- Develop cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate advanced economic research questions
- Critically analyse economic policy or decision making problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions;
- Apply analytical skills and techniques to critically assess a range of issues in economics, including: developing relevant research questions; determining the appropriate methodology for addressing the research questions; determining the information and data needed to conduct the research; and determining the feasibility of a research project
Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.