Economics Thesis Workshop Part 1 (ECON90073)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The Economics Thesis Workshop Part 1 and Part 2 involves a two-semester program of study, (commencing in Semester 1 and completed in one calendar year). The preparation of the academic research paper is unsupervised but each student will be allocated an advisor to whom they can address questions. Students will be required to conduct and present the results of this independent piece of economic research at the end of the second semester.
This subject serves as important preparation towards confirmation. Accordingly, a number of seminars and workshops will be held during the year to discuss various aspects of the program including bibliographic and other resources available to students. Amongst other things, the workshops provide a forum for students to discuss and develop their own research proposals.
All students are also expected to attend at least one a week of the several professional academic seminars/workshops run in the Department of Economics. From this, students learn how academics create economics knowledge and participate in the academic community.
Students in the second year of their Master of Commerce (Economics) Degree will be enrolled in this annual subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Identify and develop a suitable and feasible topic suitable for confirmation;
- Identify the bibliographic and data sources relevant to the topic;
- Analyse the literature relevant to the topic;
- Apply and interpret appropriate economic and econometric methods of analysis;
- Communicate research in progress through oral presentation;
- Communicate and demonstrate understanding of the research question and findings through a written academic research paper.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-COMECO Master of Commerce (Economics)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90059 | Economics Thesis Workshop | No longer available |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Seminar participation and individual 10 minute presentations with one presentation in the first semester and at least two presentations in the second semester.
| Due weeks 10-12 of the first semester and weeks 1-9 of the second semester | 15% |
Written academic research paper
| Due week 12 of second semester | 60% |
Individual presentation.
| Due weeks 10-12 of the second semester | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: attendance at a minimum of 75% of the subject's workshop sessions. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ECON90073 and ECON90074 together).
The subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Ivan Balbuzanov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours An intensive workshop to be held in the week prior to the beginning of Semester 1 and up to 6 hours of seminars held at various times throughout the year.[overall total for enrolment in ECON90073 and ECON90074 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 ECON90073 and ECON90074 over two consecutive semesters].
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ECON90073 Economics Thesis Workshop Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ECON90074 Economics Thesis Workshop 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 (ECON90073 and ECON90074).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Economics - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025