Master of Economics and Public Policy (1.5 years) at The University of Queensland Australia

The Master of Applied Econometrics is designed to strengthen and extend knowledge in the area of econometrics of students with significant economic backgrounds gained from undergraduate study. Students or working professionals seeking to strengthen their quantitative skills and to specialise in econometrics will develop a high level of proficiency in econometrics. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics with a special focus on econometrics is a career investment. Advanced quantitative skills, analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program will have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core quantitative skills and econometric methods used in diverse areas in economics and finance including; macroeconomics; quantitative finance; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business and economic modelling. You'll also explore answers to big questions, such as what are the keys to unlocking hidden patterns in big data? What are the reasons for quantitative easing of monetary policy around the world? Could econometrics modelling reduce the rich-poor divide? You'll examine these and other thought-provoking issues in the process of improving your quantitative and analytical abilities, critical thinking and logic, so you have what it takes to succeed in a variety of future job roles. Program highlights Develop a high level of proficiency in econometrics that builds on the significant economic knowledge you gained from undergraduate study. Enhance your current quantitative skills and understanding so you can specialise in the field of econometrics. Obtain an advanced qualification which can prove a career investment that will reward with premium employment opportunities. UQ is only one of two universities in Australia to offer this program.