Duration

2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business Economics (Advanced).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.

Additional application information

Students with no economics background will be required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters to enable completion of the advanced program in 4 fulltime semesters.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Economics

Email: enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 6570

Web:

Duration

2 Years full-time

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business Economics (Advanced).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.

CRICOS Code: 056198G

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Master of Business Economics (Advanced)?

The Master of Business Economics (Advanced) is a graduate program that has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of decision-makers and policy advisers in business. Rapid change coupled with increasing business complexity is a challenge for management across all sectors, and 'economics-savvy' employees are a premium asset. This program does not presume prior knowledge or training in economics, and seeks to give existing and aspiring middle and upper managers necessary problem-solving skills, dovetailing with previous undergraduate training. The desired result is a business professional who has the multidisciplinary background needed in business today, a person who is a lateral thinker, analytically strong and adaptable.

The Advanced program may include a research thesis on an approved topic.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business Economics (Advanced).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.

Additional application information

Students with no economics background will be required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters to enable completion of the advanced program in 4 fulltime semesters.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business Economics with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 056198G

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

Careers

Graduates can expect to find employment as economic policy advisors, business analysts and consultants, resource economists, project analysts or industry economists in government and private sector organisations, teachers, and economic researchers.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Economic Society of Australia

Program rules for the Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

To complete the Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Business Economics (Advanced), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #32 from the MBusEcon(Adv) List comprising -

  • #22 from Part A; and
  • #10 from Part B.
If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B. With Head of School approval, a student may include #2 for any level 3 ECON or level 7 course towards Part B. Refer to the MBusEcon(Adv) Rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: