- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Economics and Public Policy for a duration of 1.5 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics
- The sample courses of the program include:
- The Macroeconomy
- Consumer and Firm Behaviour
- Elements of Econometrics
- Competition Policy and Regulation
- In this program, students will learn from internationally respected academic staff about the analytical techniques to evaluate, influence, and develop effective public policy, and how to apply economics to make a positive difference in our increasingly globalized world.
- Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, work placements, online study, research experience, and seminars.
- This is a 24 unit program is designed for graduates with a background in economics, business, or commerce, with training provided in areas including macroeconomics, microeconomics, political science, public policy, and the impact of economic analysis on policy.
- The University of Queensland ranks 2nd in Australia and 41st in the world for business and economics according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
- Policy program and evaluation consultant
- Government and public affairs manager
- Policy and economic adviser
- Infrastructure and an investment adviser