Master of Applied Economics

What you will study

To earn the Master of Applied Economics, you must successfully complete units totalling 96 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution with a minimum overall grade of 65 per cent, as determined by UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator.
• For students with prior work experience of at least one year in the private or public sector (for example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions) the prescribed economics practicum may be waived.
• Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics with a minimum WAM of 65 per cent can apply to articulate into this Master's coursework program and will receive 24 credit points of Advanced Standing.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Contact the university for further information. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application.

You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses.
• Prior study in the medium of English.
• Other qualifications.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants with at least one year of relevant prior work experience in the private or public sector may be eligible for an additional 12 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning for the Economics Practicum. Applicants seeking this waiver must upload their CV when submitting their application.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Leadership development: Graduates will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
• Business communication: Graduates will be able to harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
• Business and economic knowledge: Graduates will be able to make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
• Problem solving: Graduates will be able to define and address business and economic problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
• Teamwork: Graduates will be able to interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfill a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
• Responsible business practice: Graduates will develop and be committed to responsible business and economic thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
• Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.

Career outcomes

Potential careers:

• Business analyst
• Business reporter
• Credit analyst
• Data analyst
• Economic consultant
• Economic researcher
• Economist
• Financial analyst
• Financial consultant
• Investment analyst
• Management consultant
• Market research analyst
• Policy analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $42,000 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.