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Field of Study

Applied Econometrics

Master of Economics
Overview Study details

Build high-level expertise in statistical methods, learn to apply theory, and develop strong research and technical skills that are directly transferrable to the employment market.

The increase in big data has highlighted the challenges that organisations face with interpreting data. Develop your expertise in applying statistical methods to economic data, so you can provide quantitative insights, predict change and inform decision-making. 

Develop a high level of proficiency in econometrics that builds on the significant economic knowledge you gained from undergraduate study. You'll work on projects to develop advanced qualitative skills and abilities in critical thinking and logic. Grow your confidence through case studies, problem sets and portfolio management to propose viable solutions for complex data problems. 

Experience flexible, engaging, and interactive teaching through a blended learning approach of online activities, workshops and face-to-face contact with staff and peers.

You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide variety of economics and finance-related fields, including macroeconomics, quantitative finance, environmental and natural resource management, health, public sector management, business and economic modelling.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2024

Earn 29% more with a UQ postgraduate degree

Our postgraduates earn an average 29% salary increase within 3 years of graduating (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023)

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Quantitative, risk and financial analyst
  • Forensic accountant
  • Computational intelligence and control scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Economic policy analyst
  • Quantitative behavioural strategist

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Statistical Theory for Economists
  • Economic Theory
  • Big Data and Machine Learning for Economics and Finance
  • Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
  • Causal Inference for Microeconometrics

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