The Applied Econometrics Field of Study in the Master of Economics is designed to establish a foundational knowledge in the area of applied econometrics. Students or working professionals seeking to strengthen their quantitative skills and to specialise in applied econometrics and data analytics will develop a high level of proficiency in applied econometrics. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics with a special focus on econometrics is a career investment. Advanced quantitative skills, analytical ability, critical thinking, and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program will have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core quantitative skills and econometric methods used in diverse areas in economics and finance including: macroeconomics; quantitative finance; environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business and economic modelling.

The study plan for this field of study can be found here, and includes information on selecting courses relevant to the Applied Econometrics field of study.

Quantitative skills are in high demand in both the corporate world and the public sector. Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• the financial sector (banks, insurance and finance companies, stockbrokers);
• consulting firms (evaluating management systems, exploring economic trends);
• marketing and retailing (market research, logistics, quantitative business analysis);
• the manufacturing sector (benchmarking, productivity measurement, quality control); and
• academic.