SpecialisationPostgraduate

ECOS-PSPEC Economics

Faculty of Business and Economics

Economics (ECOS-PSPEC) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 22 units, taught at Caulfield. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Commerce.

Credit points: 96
Units: 22
Campus: Caulfield
Offered in: 1 course

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Requisite map

Overview

Economics delivers advanced coursework and empirical training to prepare future scholars for academic doctoral programmes and high-level economic policy analysis. Through this specialisation, you will master advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and rigorous empirical strategies for policy evaluation. You will sharpen your research design capabilities, peer-level communication, and global socio-environmental awareness, while learning the responsible use of advanced digital architectures for high-dimensional data synthesis. This elite research pathway prepares you to execute high-impact inquiry, paving the way for careers in academic research, global policy organisations, industry, and government agencies.

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

Rules

You must complete 96 credit points comprising;
- 48 credit points of Core research studies; and
- 48 credit points of Advanced research studies.

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 recommended list below.

Notes:
- You can complete either ECC4650 or ECC5650.
- You can complete either ECC4660 or ECC5660.
- You can complete one of the following: ECX5479, ETC5341, ETF5320, ETC5420, ETC5340, ETX5441 or ETF5200.

Part B. Advanced research studies48 credit points

You must complete 48 credit points comprising:
- the following five units (30 credit points); and
- one Specified research methods unit (6 credit points); and
- 12 credit points of electives at Level 5 as approved by the Course Director.

Specified research methods

6 credit points

You must complete one unit from the following units (6 credit points)

Courses that offer it

B6023Area of studyMaster of CommerceNo reviews yet

Notes

Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ECONOMPG01.

Common questions

Which courses offer Economics?

1 course in 2027: Master of Commerce.

What units are in Economics?

It lists 22 units, including BEX5104, BEX5105, ECC4650, ECC4660, ECC4860, ECC5650, ECC5660 and ECC5665. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Handbook years: 2027