Master of Applied Economics

Economic decision making by governments, businesses and individuals can significantly impact our lives, behaviour and wellbeing. Applied economic analysis is an increasingly important field, requiring people who are skilled at analysing and interpreting economic data to inform decisions about everything from healthcare to financial policy, economic growth and development, natural resources and the environment, and the organisation and structure of markets.

Distinct from other degrees of its kind, the Master of Applied Economics places significant importance on context and the application of theory to solving real-world problems; and provides an opportunity for you to undertake interdisciplinary studies, recognising that applied economists work in increasingly diverse fields that cross traditional discipline boundaries.

Key Features:

• Take your career to the next level
• Study a degree with a strong global focus that ensures you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
• Boost your employability by studying genuine economic challenges
• Apply theory to real-world situations and be equipped with the skills you’ll need to operate effectively in business environments.
• Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for
• Apply advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills to formulate solutions to complex economic issues.
• Demonstrate ethical reasoning
• Develop your understanding of the role ethics plays in economics, and stand out from your peers.

Career Outcomes:

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

• Professions
• Economist
• Financial adviser or analyst
• International policy adviser
• Market analyst
• Market or social researcher
• Policy adviser
• Public servant
• Statistician
• Employers
• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Deloitte
• Government agencies and departments
• PwC
• Reserve Bank of Australia
• United Nations
• World Bank