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University of Tasmania

The Master of Economics program is specifically designed to strengthen and extend the knowledge of students with significant economic backgrounds gained from undergraduate study. Students or working professionals seeking to specialise in economic analysis and decision-making develop a high level of economic proficiency. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics; and economic modeling.
General knowledge and application of Economics in modern world.
The program offers advanced training in econometrics, and microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis. Students also undertake research sufficient to provide entry to the PhD program and will develop vital research reporting skills necessary to be effective as economists, analysts and advisors in the private and public sectors. This program also allows the exploration of other relevant fields of interest. Electives are available in areas such as environmental economics, natural resource economics, health economics and economic development.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies namely Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society and Economic Society of Australia.
Graduates can expect to find work in Government Agencies, at the Local, State and Federal level. They may also find employment in the Private Sector, including Banks, Consultancy Companies, Utilities, International Agencies, Insurance Companies and the Finance Industry.