Economics Research Report Part 1 (ECON90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
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The Economics Research Report involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The Research Report is unsupervised but each student will be allocated an adviser to whom they can address questions. Students will be required to conduct and present the results of an independent piece of economic research.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible topic;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic;
- Analyse the literature relevant to the topic;
- Apply appropriate economic and econometric methods of analysis;
- Orally present research in progress;
- Complete a written research Report.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
- Accessing economic and other information
- Summary and interpretation of information
- Using computer programs
- Statistical reasoning
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-ECO Master of Economics
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
ECON90007 Economics Research Report
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A formal Research Proposal | Week 3 (Semester 1) | 0% |
Oral Progress Report
| Weeks 7 or 8 (Semester 1) | 0% |
A 2000 Word Progress Report (Hurdle) Hurdle requirement: Submission of a suitable 2000 word progress report in week 12 of Semester 1 is a hurdle requirement of ECON90071. The progress report will contribute to the final 12,000 word research report. | Week 12 (Semester 1) | 0% |
A Seminar Presentation
| Weeks 5 or 6 (Semester 2) | 0% |
A draft of the Research Report | Week 8 (Semester 2) | 0% |
Research Report
| Week 12 (Semester 2) | 100% |
Additional details
Note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ECON90071 and ECON90072 together).
The Research Report itself is examined. This makes up 100% of the assessment for the subject.
The Economics Research Report involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The Research Report is unsupervised. However, each student will be allocated an academic advisor to assist with the completion of the Research Report.
Students will be required to conduct and present the results of an independent piece of economic research. In Semester 1 students will be required to submit a formal proposal in Week 3 and present an oral progress report during Weeks 7 and 8. A 2,000 word progress report is to be submitted in Week 12, which would contribute to the final 12,000 word essay.
During Semester 2, a seminar presentation is to be given during Weeks 5 and 6; and a draft of the Research Report is to be submitted in Week 8. The final version of the Research Report is due in Week 12.
The Research Report is not to exceed 12,000 words. An electronic copy of the completed Research Report is required to be submitted. If the Research Report involves empirical work, a copy of all data used and any relevant workfiles containing transformed data will also be required to be submitted at the same time.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Alexandru Nichifor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours [overall total for enrolment in ECON90071 and ECON90072 over two consecutive semesters]. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 30 June 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 340 hours [overall total for enrolment in ECON90071 and ECON90072 over two consecutive semesters].
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Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ECON90071 Economics Research Report Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ECON90072 Economics Research Report Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (ECON90071 and ECON90072).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025