Master of Commerce (Economics) (MC-COMECO) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the fundamental principles of economics and econometrics;
• Describe and critically evaluate the core economic theories;
• Describe the results of the applied research devoted to testing the core economic theories;
• Critically comment on the results of the theoretical and applied research;
• Develop cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate advanced economic research questions;
• Describe the core areas of economics and relate to those areas to economic principles, theories and models;
• Determine an appropriate methodology for a research problem in economics;
• Analyse and evaluate the key hypotheses in either economic policy or decision making problems;
• Critically analyse economic policy or decision making problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions;
• Apply the necessary analytical skills and techniques to critically assess a range of issues in economics, including: developing relevant research questions; determining the appropriate methodology for addressing the research questions; determining the information and data needed to conduct the research; and determining the feasibility of a research project;
• Conduct the research using the methodology and data assessed to be appropriate with appropriate synthesis and evaluation;
• Communicate the results of their research in scholarly fashion.

Generic skills

• Critical evaluation of ideas, views and evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solving in economics and business decision making through the application of appropriate economic theories, principles, and the econometric analysis of data;
• Written and oral communication of economic related ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community;
• Ability to synthesize ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to economic problems;
• Ethical approaches to research and practice through a knowledge of economic best practice.

Graduate attributes

• Advanced in the use of state-of-the-art research methods required to conduct research within the scope of current economic knowledge;
• Able to demonstrate research skills sufficient to carry out independent research in economics and econometrics;
• Advanced in problem solving through their understanding of macroeconomic and microeconomic issues and able to to apply and synthesise economic ideas, theory, models and evidence to domestic and international economic issues;
• Able to continue their careers as PhD candidates at research and policy-making institutes; and
• Proficient at communicating ideas and research in a clear and concise manner.