Master of Applied Economics

The MAPEC's rigorous training in econometric and quantitative methods will attract outstanding students to the University. In particular, influential economic policy advisors in prominent organs of national executive government (especially PM&C and Treasury) have found very appealing the way the MAppEc provides training in putting national policy issues in a quantified frame.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present the following:

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Employment Opportunities

MAPEC students are trained strongly in Statistics and Econometrics, along with the fundamentals of Economic Theory. They have strong skills in organizing and analyzing Economic data. They possess the technical skills required by data analysis/scientist roles and deep Economic intuition. Hence, they are highly sought after by the public and private sectors who search for data analysts or scientists with a strong Economics background.