Prerequisites
A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with a GPA of 4.5, approved by the Executive Dean; or
A Graduate Certificate in Economics from UQ with a GPA of 4.5.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Engage in a diverse range of courses and specialisations that will give you the skills required by commercial enterprises and public bodies to make financial and investment decisions spanning global markets.
UQ is one of only a handful of universities worldwide offering a Master of International Economics and Finance. With courses taught by leading academics specialising in the trade and finance sectors, the program will provide you with advanced knowledge of the extensive implications and opportunities arising from the process of international economic and financial integration.
The program is founded upon a platform of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics, and extends to teaching you how economic principles may be applied to issues in the international economy, with electives that enable you to focus on your specific needs and interests.
The 24 unit program over 1.5 years suits undergraduates with a degree in economics, business or commerce, and you'll graduate with the critical skills and competencies required in commercial enterprises, financial and investment operations, government departments and development-related organisations.
CRICOS CODE: 029162K
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MIntEcon&F (24 units) Core Courses
Complete 16 units for ALL of the following:
The Macroeconomy
Consumer and Firm Behaviour
Economics of Financial Markets
Elements of Econometrics
International Macroeconomics and Finance
International Trade & Investment
Research Methods in Economics
Finance
MIntEcon&F Program Elective Courses
Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
Microeconomic Analysis
Macroeconomic Analysis
Evolution of Economic Systems
Economic Analysis of Strategy
Advanced Microeconometrics
Statistical Theory for Economists
Business & Economic Decision Techniques
Econometric Theory
Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
Productivity and Efficiency Analysis
Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
Causal Inference for Microeconometrics
Special Topics in Econometrics
Econometrics of Panel Data and Discrete Variables
Advanced Macroeconometrics
Financial Econometrics
Economic Development
Globalisation and Economic Development
Cost Benefit Analysis & Project Evaluation
The Economics of Climate Change
Special Unit
Thesis
Corporate Finance
Portfolio Management
Financial Risk Management
International Financial Management
Operating International Business
Doing Business in Asia
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Market risk analyst
Compliance officer
Quantitative analyst
Pricing strategist
Performance analyst
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
