Area of studyPostgraduate

ECONOMPG01 Economics

Faculty of Business and Economics

Economics (ECONOMPG01) is an area of study worth 96 credit points, listing 19 units, taught at Caulfield. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Commerce.

Credit points
96
Units
19
Campus
Caulfield
Offered in
1 course

The 2027 handbook has no page for ECONOMPG01. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

This specialisation will prepare you for undertaking graduate research in the discipline of Economics. You will develop a deep understanding of the latest academic approaches in Economics through coursework units that will equip you with foundational expertise for successful doctoral research. You will learn contemporary research methods and put them into practice by designing and conducting academically rigorous research projects. As part of the Economics academic community, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of academic staff and can refine your individual research aspirations for the doctoral program.

Availability
Economics is listed in B6023 Master of Commerce at Caulfield as a postgraduate specialisation.  

Note: You will be required to travel to Clayton to undertake some of your units.

Structure

Part A. Core research studies48 credit points
You must complete 48 credit points of units at Level 4 and 5 from Economics, Econometrics or other areas of study, to be chosen in consultation with the Course director. These units may be selected from the below-recommended list.

Notes:
- You can complete only one of the following units to count towards your 48 credit points: ECC4650 or ECC5650.
- You can complete only one of the following units to count towards your 48 credit points: ECC4660 or ECC5660.
- You can complete only one of the following units to count towards your 48 credit points: ECX5479 or ETC5341 or ETF5320 or ETC5420 or ETC5340 or ETX5441 or ETF5200.
Part B. Advanced research studies48 credit points
You must complete the following four units (24 credit points).

Specified research methods elective

6 credit points

Advanced research studies electives

18 credit points
You must complete 18 credit points of electives at Level 5 as approved by the course director.

Courses that offer it

Common questions

Which courses offer Economics?

1 course in 2026: Master of Commerce.

What units are in Economics?

It lists 19 units, including BEX5104, BEX5105, ECC4650, ECC4660, ECC4860, ECC5591, ECC5592 and ECC5650. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Postgraduate
Credit points
96
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years
20252026