Economic Analysis

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis

(b) the Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis

(c) the Master of Economic Analysis

(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admission criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.

(2) Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree in science or engineering from the University of Sydney with a minimum Credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) completion of the Graduate Certificate in Economics with a minimum Distinction (75%) average; or

(c) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, including a major in Economics with a minimum Distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

(3) Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, including a major in Economics with a minimum Distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) completion of the Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis with a minimum Distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

(4) Admission to candidature for the Master of Economic Analysis requires:

(a) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, including a major in Economics with a minimum Distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b) completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis with a minimum Distinction (75%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

(c) completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Economics with a minimum High Distinction (85%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

6 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Economic Analysis subject area.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Economic Analysis a candidate must complete 24 credit points of core units of study.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Economic Analysis a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:

(a) 24 credit points of core units of study;

(b) a minimum of 12 credit points and a maximum of 24 credit points of selective units of study; and

(c) a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study.

(4) To qualify for the award of the Master of Economic Analysis a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:

(a) 24 credit points of core units of study;

(b) a minimum of 24 credit points and a maximum of 36 credit points of selective units of study; and

(c) a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study; and

(d) 12 credit points of capstone units of study.

7 Recognition of prior learning

(1) Waivers and reductions in the volume of learning may be granted in recognition of prior learning.

(2) Credit may be granted for up to 50 per cent of course requirements for relevant incomplete postgraduate qualifications.

(3) The maximum combined waiver and reduction in the volume of learning for prior study granted to a candidate will not exceed 50 per cent of the requirements of the course.

8 Course transfer

A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the Faculty, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

9 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2025.

(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2025 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.