Master of Economics

The Master of Economics provides you with the training and knowledge for a wide range of careers and focuses on advanced coursework in economics and data analysis – critical skills in today’s workforce.
Designed to be relevant to new graduates as well as professionals seeking further training in economics for career progression or a career change, the Master of Economics encourages you to apply your training in practical ways to address major challenges in business and policy.
The Master of Economics is a postgraduate coursework degree focusing on theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics.

You will complete core and foundation units in economics and a specialisation in economics, econometrics or financial economics. You will also complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course and a capstone research project.

Admission to the Master of Economics (1.5 years full-time) requires:

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in Economics and with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification, or
relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing