ECC5666 Research topics in advanced macroeconomics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC5666 Research topics in advanced macroeconomics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECC5666
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECC5666
No unit lists ECC5666 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6023 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Advanced topics in macroeconomics, current research and policy issues. The topics may include an in-depth study of consumption, investment, inflation and monetary policy, unemployment, and empirical applications.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise25%
- Written10%
- Presentation20%
- Quiz / Test45%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
possess technical proficiency to initiate and pursue PhD level research
- 2
develop an original research topic
- 3
undertake research in macroeconomics and related fields.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ECC5666 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Teresita Rendall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECC5666?
ECC5666 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECC5666 offered?
In 2026, ECC5666 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ECC5666?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECC5666 have an exam?
No. ECC5666 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECC5666?
ECC5666 is part of Economics.