Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree with a major in Economics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 75 per cent;
or
(b)(i) a Graduate Diploma in Economics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of 75 per cent.
The Master of Economics is designed for students who plan to pursue careers as economic researchers and decision makers in the public or private sectors.
The course attracts people employed by the public service and private enterprise, as well as teachers already holding a Bachelor of Economics who seek to improve their professional qualifications through postgraduate studies.
Topics covered include microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, financial economics, resource economics, public economics, quantitative economics, economic history and economic development.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Prerequisites and minimum scores
Qualification and prerequisite subjects
Course entry score
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
9
Western Australian UniversiF
A major in Economics will prepare you for work in financial institutions, government, international agencies and the private sector as a forecaster, analyst or consultant.
The major includes core subjects in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics provides the framework for analysing issues in taxation, trade and the competitive structure of markets, while macroeconomics focuses on the forces that influence long-term economic growth, inflation, unemployment and the balance of payments.
Overall score minimum of 6.5, no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules)
Prerequisites and minimum scores
Qualification and prerequisite subjects
Course entry score
International Baccalaureate
29
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
66
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
9
Western Australian UniversiF
The practical aspects of finance are taught from the perspective of a functioning organisation, and include corporate finance issues such as the appropriate mix of equity and debt to finance projects, identifying the optimal dividend policy, and the resourceful selection of business projects. You can also learn aspects of investment finance including risk and return trade-offs, workings of the capital markets, investment products and investment portfolios, and appropriate risk management techniques.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a)(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; or(iii) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or(iv) at least five years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; or(b) a UWA graduate certificate which articulates with this course with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; or(c) a graduate certificate or equivalent from an equivalent and accredited course from another institution with a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent. 1GMAT is valid for 5 years
The Master of Applied Finance is a practical course designed both for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area.The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets, and international finance. Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.
