ECC6660 Research topics in advanced macroeconomics
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECC6660 Research topics in advanced macroeconomics is a level 6, 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 ECC6660
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECC6660
No unit lists ECC6660 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course 0029, 3194 or B6030 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 approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Teresita Rendall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECC6660?
ECC6660 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECC6660 offered?
In 2026, ECC6660 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ECC6660?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECC6660 have an exam?
No. ECC6660 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.