University of Queensland
Master of International Economics and Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Analyse global financial markets, international trade and investment decisions using economic modelling and quantitative methods, gaining skills to assess financial risks and inform strategic decisions across international business and finance.
Course overview
The University of Queensland's Master of International Economics and Finance is designed for graduates seeking to understand global economic and financial systems and apply economic analysis to international business and investment decisions. Suitable for students from a range of academic backgrounds, the program combines economic theory with financial analysis and quantitative methods.
You'll explore microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial markets, international trade and investment, econometrics and financial management. Through courses in economic evaluation and research methods, you'll learn to analyse economic trends, assess financial risks and evaluate business and policy decisions. Elective options allow you to explore areas such as financial econometrics, machine learning, corporate finance and climate economics, or undertake a research thesis or graduate placement.
Delivered at UQ's St Lucia campus, the program can be completed in two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent, with a 1.5-year pathway available to eligible students with relevant prior qualifications. Learning combines lectures, tutorials, workshops and research activities, with opportunities to apply economic and financial concepts to practical challenges. Graduates may pursue roles in financial analysis, portfolio management, investment, market risk and related analytical fields.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.
To earn the Master of International Economics and Finance, you must successfully complete 32 units, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.
The course structure below is based on the two-year pathway. Students eligible for the 1.5-year pathway complete 24 units of study, with eight units recognised as approved prior learning. The shorter pathway does not require the foundational courses.
Foundational courses
Complete eight units from all of the following:
- Foundations in Microeconomics
- Foundations in Macroeconomics
- Mathematical Techniques for Economics
- Statistics for Business and Economics
Core courses
Complete 20 units from all of the following:
- The Macroeconomy
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Elements of Econometrics
- International Macroeconomics and Finance
- International Trade & Investment
- Cost Benefit Analysis & Project Evaluation
- Research Methods in Economics
- Finance
- International Financial Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Two-year pathway
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on UQ's 7-point scale.
- A Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies from UQ, with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- A Graduate Diploma in Economics from UQ, with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
1.5-year pathway
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on UQ's 7-point scale.
- A Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ, with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
Relevant disciplines
Relevant disciplines include:
- A bachelor's degree in economics, business or commerce.
- A bachelor's degree containing at least four courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics or mathematics, subject to UQ's assessment of the relevant subject requirements.
English language requirements
Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the following requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 87, with a minimum of 19 in listening, reading and speaking, and 21 in writing.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 64, with a minimum of 60 in each communicative skill.
- Cambridge English Scale (CES): Overall score of 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
- Bridging English (BE): Minimum overall grade of 4, with at least a C in each macro skill.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is not accepted.
Other ways of meeting English language requirements may be available. Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants with a relevant previous qualification may be eligible for the 1.5-year pathway, which includes eight units of approved recognised prior learning. This reduces the number of units students are required to complete at UQ from 32 to 24. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue career opportunities in roles such as:
- Finance analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Quantitative analyst
- Pricing strategist
- Performance analyst
- Market risk analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $44,344 (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 course.