Honours Program Handbook

School of Economics
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN ECONOMICS
(Coursework Programs)
2009
@16 February 2009

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
The University of Queensland
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Australia
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CONTENTS
Information - Contacts ..............................................................................................................................

Important Dates 2009 .............................................................................................................................. 1
Teaching Staff Members ......................................................................................................................... 2
Postgraduate Coursework Programs........................................................................................................ 3
Postgraduate Course List ......................................................................................................................... 4
General Information (Load, Exemption, Credit) ..................................................................................... 7
Graduate Certificate in Economics........................................................................................... 10
Graduate Diploma in Economics.............................................................................................. 12
Master of Business Economics................................................................................................. 14
Master of Business Economics (Advanced) ............................................................................ 18
Master of Development Economics ......................................................................................... 22
Master of Development Economics (Advanced) ..................................................................... 22
Master of International Economics & Finance ......................................................................... 26
Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced) .................................................... 30
Master of Economics................................................................................................................ 34
Graduate Certificate in Health Economics ...............................................................................37

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics ..................................................................................39
Master of Health Economics ....................................................................................................42
Master of Health Economics (Advanced).................................................................................42
List of Core and Elective Courses – Semester Offered ......................................................................... 48

Course Details (Brief Descriptions of all Courses in Program Lists) .................................................... 51
Contacts : Other Schools and Sections .................................................................................................. 76
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS CONTACTS
Postgraduate Coursework Program:
Please contact an Administrative Officer in the first instance regarding

your enquiry.
Administrative Officers/Advisors
Mrs Rachel Panousis, Room 644 3365 6578 (Mon-Wed)

MBusEcon & MBusEcon(Adv)
GCHEcon, GDipHEcon, MHEcon & MHEcon(Adv)
Ms Julie Waldon, Room 657, 3365 6684

GCEcon, GDipEcon, MDevEcon & MDevEcon (Adv),
MIntEcon&F & MIntEcon&F(Adv),MEcon
Academic Postgraduate Program Advisors:
Dr Sukhan Jackson, Room 612, 3365 6609

GCEcon, GDipEcon, MBusEcon & MBusEcon(Adv),
MDevEcon & MDevEcon (Adv), MEcon,
GCHEcon, GDipHEcon, MHEcon & MHEcon(Adv)
A/Prof. Paul Riethmuller, Room 635, 3365 6321

MIntEcon&F & MIntEcon&F(Adv)
Research degrees - MPhil & PhD:
Chair, Postgraduate Coordinator (Research higher Degrees)

A/Prof. Peter Earl: Room 605, 3365 6598
Administrative Officer
(Honours & Research Higher Degree Programs: PhD & MPhil):
Megan Sandaver, Room 626 3365 6781
General Enquiries:
Room 659, Colin Clark Building
(Bldg. No. 39), 3365 6570 or 3365 4482
Fax: 3365 7299
Postgraduate Studies in Economics : Coursework Programs 2009 Draft
IMPORTANT DATES 2009
FIRST SEMESTER 2009
OREINTATION – WEEK - Mon. 23 – Fri. 27 February
Classes Monday 02 March to Thursday 09 April

Mid-Semester Break Monday 13 April to Saturday 18 April
Classes Monday 20 April to Saturday 06 June
Revision period Sunday 07 June to Friday 12 June
Examination period Saturday 13 June to Saturday 27 June
Semester ends Saturday 27 June
Supp/Special Exams Wednesday 22 July to Friday 24 July
Graduation Week Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July
SECOND SEMESTER 2009
ORIENTATION – WEEK - Mon. 20 – Fri. 24 July
Classes Monday 27 July to Saturday 26 September

Mid-Semester Break Monday 28 September to Saturday 3 October
Classes Monday 05 October to Saturday 31 October
Revision period Sunday 01 November to Friday 06 November
Examination period Saturday 07 November to Saturday 21 November
Semester ends Saturday 21November
Supp/Special Exams Wednesday 16 December to Friday 18 December
Graduation Period Monday 07 December to Thursday 24 December
SUMMER SEMESTER 2009/10
Classes Monday 30 November 2009 to Thursday 24 December 2009

Mid-Semester Break Friday 25 December 2009 to Friday 01 January 2010
Classes Monday 04 January to Saturday 30 January
Revision period Sunday 31 January to Friday 05 February
Examination period Saturday 06 February to Saturday 13 February
Supp/Special Exams to be confirmed
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2009
New Year’s Day Thursday 01 January

Australia Day Monday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 10 April
Easter Monday Monday 13 April
Anzac Day Saturday 25 April
Labour Day Monday 04 May
Ipswich Show Day Thursday 07 May
Queen’s Birthday Monday 08 June
Gatton Show Holiday Monday 10 August (Gatton campus)
Exhibition Day (expected) Wednesday 12 August
Christmas Day Friday 25 December
Boxing Day Saturday 26 December
2 School of Economics
TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS for 2009
SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Phone

Alauddin, Dr M. Senior Lecturer 336 56664
Asafu-Adjaye, Dr J. Associate Professor 336 56539
Bodman, A/Prof. P.M. Associate Professor (Honours Advisor) 336 56440
Bracoud, Dr F Lecturer 336 56569
Brown, A/Prof R.P.C. Associate Professor 336 56716
Campbell, Prof H.F. Professor 336 56559
Carbajal Ponce, Dr J.C. Lecturer 336 56577
Carmingnani, Dr F. Senior Lecturer 336 56619
Chen, Dr Y. Lecturer 336 56594
Coelli, Prof T. Professor (Director CEPA) 336 56470
Cook, Dr A. Lecturer 336 56604
Connelly, Prof. L. Professor 334 64838
Duhs, Mr L.A. Senior Lecturer 336 56574
Dwyer, Mr M. Lecturer* 334 67378
Earl, A/Prof P. Associate Professor 336 56598
(Postgraduate Coordinator - Research Higher Degrees)
Foster, Prof J. Professor 336 56242
Friesen, Dr L. Senior Lecturer 336 56564
Graff, Dr M. Senior Lecturer 336 56570
Hoang, Mr V. Lecturer* 334 69320
Jackson, Dr S. Senior Lecturer (Postgraduate Coursework Advisor) 336 56609
Karunaratne, Dr N. Lecturer* 334 69539
Kler, Dr P Lecturer* 336 56287
Laurenceson, Dr J. Lecturer 336 56085
Le, Dr T. Lecturer 334 69260
Leeves, Dr G. Senior Lecturer 336 56579
Littleboy, Dr B. Senior Lecturer 336 56573
Lourdan, Dr G. Lecturer 336 56488
Mahadevan, Dr R. Associate Professor 336 56595
Mandeville, Dr T.D. Senior Lecturer 336 56596
Mangan, Prof J.E. Professor [Associate Dean (Research), BEL Faculty] 336 56312
Menezes, Prof F. Professor (Head of School) 336 56340
McDonald, Dr S. Lecturer 336 56246
Mclaine, Mr D. Lecturer* 336 54028
Mitra, Dr S Lecturer 335 56467
Morgan, Dr B. Lecturer* 336 56563
O’Donnell, Prof. C. Professor 334 69256
Pitchford, Prof. R. Professor 336 56570
Potts, Dr J. Senior Lecturer 336 56246
Rambaldi, Dr A. Senior Lecturer 336 56576
Richmond, Dr W Lecturer* 334 67378
Riethmuller, A/Prof P.C. Associate Professor (Postgraduate Coursework Advisor) 336 56321
Robinson, Dr J.J. Lecturer 336 56349
Scheelings, Dr. R Lecturer 336 56570
Sherwood, Mr C Associate Lecturer* 336 56563
Strachan, Dr R. Senior Lecturer 336 56600
Takayama, S. Dr Lecturer 334 67379
Tang, Dr K-K. Lecturer 336 59796
Tourky, Prof R. Professor 334 69439
Willis, Dr D. Lecturer 336 56560
Research only
McLennan, Prof. A Professor 334 56784
Quiggin, Prof. J. Professor 334 69646
Rao, Prof. P. Professor 336 56424
*Contract Academic staff may not be available to act as an Advisor for students undertaking Economic Projects or
Theses.
Postgraduate Studies in Economics: Coursework Programs 2009 3
POSTGRADUATE
COURSEWORK PROGRAMS
* Graduate Certificate in Economics
* Graduate Diploma in Economics
* Master of Business Economics
* Master of Business Economics (Advanced)
* Master of Development Economics
* Master of Development Economics (Advanced)
* Master of International Economics & Finance
* Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced)
* Master of Economics
* Graduate Certificate in Health Economics
* Graduate Diploma in Health Economics
* Master of Health Economics
* Master of Health Economics (Advanced)

LIST OF CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES – SEMESTER OFFERED IN 2009
School of Economics courses (ECON) are all offered as Internal (Int) courses except where noted
Course Code Course Name Semester Old Subject Code

or Comments
ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business 1, 2, Sum EC865
ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business 1, 2, Sum EC866
ECON7030 Microeconomic Analysis 1 EC840
ECON7040 Macroeconomic Analysis 1, 2 (2009) EC842
ECON7060 Evolution of Economic Systems 2
ECON7200 Economics of Financial Markets 2 EC802
ECON7230 Trading Floor & Financial Economics 1
ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics 1, 2 EC834
ECON7310 Elements of Econometrics 1 EC843
ECON7320 Advanced Applied Econometrics 1 EC860
ECON7322 Business & Economic Decision Techniques 2 EC736
ECON7330 Econometrics 2 Intensive EC861
ECON7340 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling 1 (Not 2009)
ECON7350 Applied Econometrics for Finance & 2
Macrroeconomics
ECON7360 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics 1
ECON7370 Special Topics in Econometrics 2 Intensive
ECON7400 International Industry Economics 1 + sum (tbc) EC847
ECON7410 Advanced Managerial Economics 2 EC876
ECON7420 Information Economics 2 (Not 2009) EC872
ECON7430 Competition & Regulation Policy 2 EC846
ECON7440 Public Economics 2 EC850
ECON7460 Health Economics 1 Ext, 2 Int EC857
ECON7510 Economic Development (H&D) 2 EC873
ECON7520 International Monetary Economics 1 + sum (tbc) EC845
ECON7530 International Trade & Investment 2 + sum (tbc) EC871
ECON7540 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship 1
ECON7550 Global Banking & Economic Institutions 1
ECON7560 Globalisation & Economic Development (H&D) 2
ECON7570 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development 1
ECON7720 Ecological & Environmental Economics 2 EC856
ECON7730 Natural Resource Economics 1 EC878
ECON7740 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A 2 Intensive EC874
(EE)
ECON7750 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B 2 Intensive EC875
(EE)
ECON7800 Personnel Economics for Business 1 (Not 2009)
ECON7810 Economic Evaluation & Health (EE) 1
ECON7830 Health Economics & Policy 2
ECON7840 Health & Economic Development (H&D) 2
ECON7850 Research Thesis (#8) (ECON7850, 7851, 7852) 1, 2, year Requires approval
ECON7900 Special Unit 1, 2 EC854
ECON7910 Research Report (#2) 1, 2 EC869
ECON7920 Economic Project (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) 1, 2, sum EC859
ECON7921 Economic Project (#4) (year commencing semester 1) Year
ECON7930 Thesis (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) 1, 2, sum EC899
ECON7931 Thesis (#4) (year commencing semester 1) Year

or Comments
ECON7940 Masters Thesis (#6) (semester 1 or semester 2) 1, 2 Restricted:
ECON7941 Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 1) Year MEcon (2008->);
ECON7942 Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 2) Year MDevEcon(Adv)
ECON8010 Microeconomics A (MEcon program) 1 Restricted: MEcon
ECON8020 Macroeconomics A (MEcon program) 1 Restricted: MEcon
ECON8030 Macroeconomics B (MEcon program) 2 Restricted: MEcon
School of Natural and Rural Systems

Management courses
ENVM7520 Environment and Development 2 MDevEcon
UQ Business School courses

FINM7401 Finance 1, 2 BSFN7401
CO815/COMM7501
FINM7402 Corporate Finance 1, 2 BSFN7402
CO851/COMM7503
FINM7403 Portfolio Management 1 BSFN7403
Sum (tbc) CO818/COMM7502
FINM7405 Financial Risk Management 1, 2 BSFN7405
CO853/COMM7505
FINM7406 International Financial Management 1, 2 BSFN7406
CO854/COMM7506
IBUS7302 Operating International Business 1, 2 BSEB7302
BF841/MGMT7400
IBUS7312 Doing Business in Asia 2 BSEB7312
BF877/MGMT7402
TC Beirne School of Law courses

LAWS7010 Legal Environment of Business 1 CO812/COMM7201
LAWS7852 International Trade Law 1 LA880
(Intensive)
School of Geography, Planning and

Architecture courses
PLAN7614 Urban Management & Governance in 2 MDevEcon
Developing Countries
PLAN7637 Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries Tbc MDevEcon
School of Political Science & International

Studies courses
POLS7107 Globalisation, International Policy Economy & 1 MDevEcon
Development
POLS7206 Development Administration 1 MDevEcon
POLS7302 Politics of Development 2 MDevEcon

or Comments
School of Population Health courses MHEcon (& Adv)

PUBH7014 Health Financing (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7021 Evaluation in Public Health (EE) 1 Int
PUBH7100 International Disease Control Priorities (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7108 Project Planning for International Health (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
tbc
PUBH7113 Health and Development (H&D) 1 Int & Ext
PUBH7115 Mortality Analysis (H&D) 2 Int
PUBH7600 Introduction to Epidemiology 1&2 Int & SP801&899/SM801
Ext
PUBH7610 Applied Research & Practice 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7611 Principles of Epidemiology 1 Int & Ext
PUBH7612 Control of Non-Communicable Disease 2 Int SP806/SM830
PUBH7614 Health Systems Organisation & Management 1 Int & Ext
(H&D) 2 Ext only
PUBH7616 Burden of Disease Methods (EE) Sum
Intensive
Block (tbc)
PUBH7617 Pharmacoeconomics (EE) 2 Int
PUBH7618 Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine (EE) 2 Intensive
Block
PUBH7645 International Health Policy (H&D) 2 Int
PUBH7650 Evidence Based Health Care 1 Ext
PUBH7651 Systematic Reviews of Evidence 2 Not 2009
PUBH7670 Injury Prevention & Control 2 Int & Ext
All courses are held “internally” on the St. Lucia campus, except where indicated.
School of Economics courses: The majority of Economics courses are offered only once per year with the
exception of ECON7010, 7010 & 7300 and the dissertation type courses.
School of Population Health courses (PUBH7xxx) are held at the Herston Campus. A number of courses
are offered in both internal (Int) and external (Ext) mode or external mode only.
Summer semester course offerings for the following summer semester are to be confirmed at a later date
each year.
Semester offerings: The semester a course is offered in does not normally change so that students
can plan their program of study. Circumstances may arise which necessitate a change in semester
offered so please check the course catalogue and timetable each year to confirm this information.
A LIST OF ALL BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMENCES ON PAGE 51
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERING

REFER TO THE UQ COURSES & PROGRAMS INFORMATION:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
All Postgraduate Coursework students should enrol in both Semester 1 & Semester 2
courses at the beginning of the year by the required dates as specified in the Enrolment
Guide available online.
If necessary, you may change both your Semester 1 and Semester 2 enrolment in specific
courses by the appropriate date specified in the Enrolment Guide. Changes can be made
on the student system until the end of week 2 in the applicable semester.
Students may enrol in Summer Semester courses (undertaken in intensive mode) at the
appropriate time each year and make any changes to their enrolment by the required
dates indicated in the Summer Semester Important Dates information.
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/summer/
COURSEWORK PROGRAMS
Coursework programs in Economics at The University of Queensland offer students the opportunity to
enter postgraduate study following undergraduate qualification in any field of study including economics.
Entry to the Master of Economics coursework program requires specific undergraduate qualifications
in Economics (Bachelor of Economics degree or equivalent).
Candidates who have no, or only limited, previous study in microeconomics, macroeconomics or
quantitative analysis (statistics) are usually required to take these courses as part of the compulsory core of
courses in the majority of these programs.
It is possible for candidates undertaking the Graduate Diploma to proceed to one of the coursework
Masters degree program. If full credit for the previous study is to be transferred, credit may be maximised
by planning a program of study to fulfil the requirements of the Masters degree award, but within the rules
& requirements of the initial Graduate Diploma program. In case it is not possible to continue it would be
possible to then graduate with the Graduate Diploma.
Master of Health Economics (and Advanced) students commencing in the Graduate Diploma in Health
Economics should plan their program of study with this in mind also.
It is not necessary to commence the Graduate Certificate or Diploma program unless an entry requirement
for direct entry to a particular masters program has not been met.
Students with a sufficiently high GPA and research component within their coursework masters may fulfil
the entry requirements to proceed with a research Masters degree (MPhil) or a PhD program. For full
details of admission requirements/procedures and the Rules for the MPhil and PhD please refer to details
on the UQ Courses & Programs web site and further information from the Graduate School web site:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study
http://www.uq.edu.au/research/grad-school
Normal Program Course Study Load
The accepted normal (full-time) enrolment in a coursework program is 4 x 2 unit (#2) courses per
semester; commencing students are advised not to exceed the normal load. Normal limit of #8 per semester
may be exceeded (to #10) if a student achieves in their previous full-time semester a GPA of 4.5 or higher.
Summer semester enrolment limit maximum is #6.
Passing Grades for Degree Completion
To obtain credit for a course completed towards a postgraduate program, a student must achieve a grade of
4 or higher.
Credit and/or Exemption on the basis of previous studies
Students who wish to apply for credit and/or exemption on the basis of course/s passed at another tertiary
institution should supply full descriptions of course content (preferably detailed course outline/s as handed
out by lecturers) and include the weighting in the previous degree/diploma course and results obtained.
Exemptions on the basis of equivalent undergraduate study
Exemption is normally granted from a postgraduate course where the applicant has completed an
equivalent undergraduate course. The exempted course(s) are to be replaced with alternative course(s)
from each program’s elective list of courses. It is possible to request to include one non-schedule elective
course. Head of School approval is necessary in this instance. See program information for additional
information.
Credit for Previous Equivalent Postgraduate Study
In general only limited credit (if any) may be granted from courses credited towards a previous
postgraduate award, and credit is granted only where equivalence with a University of Queensland courses
is established. Credit reduces the number of courses required to be undertaken to complete a program.
Credit for postgraduate courses already credited towards a completed award, maximum credit is as
follows:
Graduate Certificate in Economics – nil

Graduate Diploma in Economics – (#4)
Master of Business Economics – (#8)
Master of Business Economics (Advanced) – (#8)
Master of Development Economics – (#8)
Master of Development Economics (Advanced) – (#8)
Master of International Economics and Finance – (#8)
Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) – (#8)
Master of Economics – (#12)
Graduate Certificate in Health Economics – nil

Graduate Diploma in Health Economics – (#4)
Master of Health Economics – (#8)
Master of Health Economics (Advanced) – (#8)
The Executive Dean may also grant credit for up to one half of the units required for a specific program
for postgraduate courses not credited towards a completed award.
To retain full credit in a suite of programs, students should not graduate with the shorter award.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
program requirements & rules can be accessed via the web
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Æ courses & programs
Æ Business, Economics, Tourism and Law
Æ select program from list
or http://www.uq.edu.au/study
and search for program, or course, by name
NON-SCHEDULE ELECTIVE COURSE FOR CREDIT
All School of Economics postgraduate programs allow students to take with Head of
School approval, one × #2 course from a restricted list of courses from outside the
electives list for their program. Approval of a course from outside the specified list also
requires the approval of the Associate Dean (Academic) BEL Faculty.
Applications for approval of one #2 non-schedule elective should be made on the

appropriate form and submitted to the Administrative Officer for your program for
processing. A request may not be retrospectively approved.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS
(GCEcon)
This qualification provides economics training, and is equally accessible and beneficial to economics and
non-economics graduates. Students gain an understanding of important (or core) economic concepts,
opening the way for graduates to undertake further study if they desire. Obtaining a higher qualification in
economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking and logic are highly valued
commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly
competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic principles and applications, while
electives focus on specific areas, including international trade; environmental and natural resource
management; health; public sector management; business economics; and economic modelling. In obvious
and subtle ways, economics permeates our daily lives and has far reaching impacts. Graduates equipped
with an advanced understanding of these forces and issues are an asset to any organisation.
Candidates who have little or no prior formal economics background must study Microeconomics for
Managers, Macroeconomics for Managers and Statistics for Business and Economics
Summary Graduate Certificate in Economics

Faculty: Business, Economics & Law
Campus: St. Lucia
Degree type: Coursework
Total #: 8
Duration: 1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent
Commencing: Semester 1 or 2 or summer
Admission requirements: A Bachelors degree or equivalent
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: A degree or appropriate tertiary qualification in any field with
GPA 4.0.
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #8 comprising –
(a) #6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7020 and ECON7300) of the GCEcon List
(unless a student has previously passed the equivalent courses) and
(b) #2 the balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GCEcon
List.
With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, #2 of level 3 ECON
or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON courses.
Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for
your program must be obtained.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMICS

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Course Code # Course name
Part A Compulsory #6
ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business
ECON7020 2 Macroeconomics for Business
ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics
Part B Electives #2
ECON7200 2 Economics of Financial Markets
ECON7230 2 Trading Floor & Financial Economics
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics
ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance
ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics
ECON7400 2 International Industry Economics
ECON7410 2 Advanced Managerial Economics
ECON7420 2 Information Economics
ECON7430 2 Competition & Regulation Policy
ECON7440 2 Public Economics
ECON7460 2 Health Economics
ECON7550 2 Global Banking and Economic Institutions
ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development
ECON7720 2 Ecological & Environmental Economics
ECON7730 2 Natural Resource Economics
ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A
ECON7800 2 Personnel Economics for Business
Or one #2 non-schedule course.
Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program.
All courses may not be offered each year, please refer to course details &semester offerings on page 51.
Sample study plans
ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business is a pre-requisite for the majority of other non-quantitative
Economics postgraduate courses.
Commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) Commencing in 2nd semester (July)

Full-time Full-time
ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business
ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business
ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics
Elective course from program list Elective course from program list
Commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) plus 2nd semester

Part-time
ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics
ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business Elective
Commencing in 2nd semester (July) plus 1st semester

ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics
ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business Elective
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS
(GDipEcon)
This qualification provides economics training at a greater depth than the Graduate Certificate and is
equally accessible and beneficial to economics and non-economics graduates. Students gain an
understanding of core economic concepts, opening the way for graduates to undertake further study if they
desire. Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical
thinking and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to
succeed in a dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core
economic principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade;
environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics;
and economic modelling. In obvious and subtle ways, economics permeates our daily lives and has far
reaching impacts. Graduates equipped with an advanced understanding of these forces and issues are an
asset to any organisation.
Summary Graduate Diploma in Economics

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 16
Duration: 2 semester full-time, or part-time equivalent
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with GPA 4.0.
(a) #6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7020 and ECON7300 unless an equivalent
course(s) has previously been passed); and
(b) The balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GDipEcon List.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Part B Electives #10

ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis
ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON7060 2 Evolution of Economic Systems
ECON7320 2 Advanced Applied Econometrics
ECON7322 2 Business & Economics Decision Techniques
ECON7330 2 Advanced Econometric Theory
ECON7340 2 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling
ECON7370 2 Special Topics in Econometrics
ECON7510 2 Economic Development
ECON7520 2 International Monetary Economics
ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment
ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
ECON7550 2 Global Banking & Economic Institutions
ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development
ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B
ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation & Health
ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy
ECON7840 2 Health and Economic Development
ECON7900 2 Special Unit
Or one of the following -
ECON7920 4 Economic Project
Or one non-schedule #2 course.
Written approval of Head of School required via the Administrative Officer for your program
Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offered on page 51.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS
(MBusEcon)
The Master of Business Economics provides strong foundation in economic principles and meets the needs
of decision-makers and advisors in business and related areas. This program does not presume prior
knowledge or training in economics. It is designed for existing and aspiring middle and upper managers
and develops the economic skills and problem-solving competencies necessary to deal with the
management challenges of rapid change and increasing business complexity. Students develop a critical
ability in applying economics to practical scenarios. Diverse courses span both traditional and emerging
economic fields. The program covers topics such as advanced managerial economics; regulation and
competition policy; benefit/cost analysis; international industry economics; and financial markets
economics. Students are given the opportunity demonstrate their understanding and skills through research
reports or economic projects. Electives include natural resource and environmental economics; health
economics; international trade and investment; international monetary economics; innovation and
entrepreneurship; government expenditure; and taxation policy. The program produces business
professionals with the multidisciplinary background required in economics and business; lateral thinkers
who are analytically strong and adaptable.
Summary Master of Business Economics

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 24
Duration: 3 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent
Commencement: Semester 1 or 2 or 3
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with GPA 4.5.
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #24 from the Program Course List*, comprising :-
(a) #16 from Part A Compulsory Core Courses; and

(b) #8 from Part B Elective Courses (plus courses in lieu of exemptions);
* A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially
similar to courses passed previously while enrolled for another award.
STUIDENTS WHO POTENTIALLY WISH TO PURSUE PhD STUDIES SHOULD REFER TO THE
ADVANCED PROGRAM.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Course Code # Course Title
PART A Compulsory #16

PART B Electives #8
ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (core course in Advanced program)
ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis (core course in Advanced program)
ECON7230 2 Trading Floor and Financial Economics
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (core course in Advanced program)
ECON7322 2 Business & Economic Decision Techniques
(either ECON7350 or ECON7360 is a core course in Advanced program)
ECON7560 2 Globalisation & Economic Development
IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business
IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia
LAWS7010 2 Legal Environment of Business
Or one of the following –
Not all courses may be offered each year – refer to course details & semester offerings on page 51.
STUIDENTS WHO POTENTIALLY WISH TO PURSUE PhD STUDIES SHOULD REFER TO THE
ADVANCED PROGRAM.
Master of Business Economics

Example Study Plans
Possible study program to complete the MBusEcon award within three semesters* of full-time
study.
Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all eight
compulsory core courses plus four elective courses. ECON7010 and 7020 required to be undertaken in
your 1st semester of study.
Commencing in 1st Semester (Feb/March)
1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester

ECON7010 ECON7200 ECON7400
ECON7020 ECON7410 + Elective Course
+ Elective Course ECON7740 + Elective Course
all compulsory courses offered

in 2nd semester only
(pre-requisites: ECON7010
and/or ECON7020, ECON7300
Commencing in 2nd Semester (July)
2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester

ECON7020 + Elective Course ECON7410
ECON7300 + Elective Course ECON7430
(or in 1st semester)
+ Elective Course + Elective Course ECON7740

in 2nd semester only (pre-
requisites: ECON7010 and/or
ECON7020, ECON7300
* This plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small
selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics and the UQ Business
School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may
potentially be offered in summer semester.
Students WITH an economics background will most likely receive exemptions (perhaps from
ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete five compulsory core courses plus seven
elective courses. Exemptions may also be applicable for other core courses.

(or in alternate 1st semester)

in 2nd semester only

(or in alternate 2nd semester)
ECON7430 + Elective Course + Elective Course
Plan allows for a combination of

compulsory & elective courses
School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may
potentially be offered in summer semester.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS (Advanced)

[MBusEcon(Adv)]
The Master of Business Economics is an advanced graduate program that has been specifically tailored to
meet the needs of decision-makers and policy advisers in business. Rapid change coupled with increasing
business complexity is a challenge for management across all sectors, and 'economics-savvy' employees
are a premium asset. This program does not presume prior knowledge or training in economics, and seeks
to give existing and aspiring middle and upper managers necessary problem-solving skills, dovetailing
with previous undergraduate training. The desired result is a professional who has the multidisciplinary
background needed in economics and business today, a person who is a lateral thinker, analytically strong
and adaptable.
The Master of Business Economics (Advanced) program has been designed for students who
may wish to apply for entry into the PhD program through the School of Economics. The PhD program
offered through the Graduate School requires as one of their conditions of entry that the coursework
Masters program must include 25% research. This can be fulfilled by completing the #4 Economic Project
followed by the #4 Thesis. Students not intending to undertake PhD study may undertake 4 x #2
courses instead of the economic project & thesis.
Summary Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 32
(Students who have minimal or no economics background may be
required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters
to enable completion of the program in 4 full-time semesters where
they wish to complete a research orientated program. Please refer to
the example study plan for further detail.)
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with a GPA of 4.75.
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #32 from the Program Course List*, comprising:-
#32 from Part C Compulsory Courses

(#24 comprising
ECON7010, 7020, 7030, 7040, 7200, 7300, 7310, (7350 or 7360), 7400, 7410, 7430, & 7740)
Plus :
Either #8 Part B elective courses from the MBusEcon electives list
Or #8 comprising ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis
if exemptions are approved, electives are to be chosen from Part B courses.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS (Advanced)

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Part C
MBusEcon (Adv) only
[ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance*
[ or
[ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics*
plus
one of the following -

one of the following –
ECON7930 4 Thesis
ECON7931 4 Thesis
ECON7932 4 Thesis
or #8 from Part B (MBusEcon program list) to replace the Economic Project and Thesis
Students in the advanced program may replace the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis with
#8 courses from Part B (electives) from the MBusEcon program list. See MBusEcon electives list on
previous pages.
* Students are required to take one of either ECON7350 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics &
Finance (offered in 2nd semester only) or ECON7360 applied Econometrics for Microeconomics
(offered in 1st semester only from 2009). The pre-requisite for both courses is ECON7310.
Progress to the (Research) PhD Program

Students wishing to potentially proceed to the research MPhil or PhD are normally required to complete
the Master of Business Economics (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes specific extra
compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310, 7360 or 7350 and a #4 Economic Project and
#4 Thesis. It is a set program unless exemptions are granted. The Advanced program has a research
component that will fulfil one of the entry requirements for the PhD program at UQ. Possible progression
to a research higher degree should be discussed with the Research Higher Degree Advisor.
EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR MASTER OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS ADVANCED PROGRAM
Students NOT taking ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis will be able to even out their
study semesters. Pre-requisite courses scheduled prior to the next level of courses in plans below.
Master of Business Economics (Advanced) Program

Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March)
(without economics background)
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
ECON7010 ECON7200 ECON7030 ECON7350
ECON7020 ECON7410 ECON7040 ECON7740 CORE
ECON7300 ECON7430 ECON7310 ECON7930 (#4)
ECON7920 (#4) ECON7400
(#6) (#10) (#8) (#8)
ECON7920 could be split over year (sem 2 & Total Units = (#32)
sem 1 or taken in summer semester with prior
approval)
3 × semesters WILL NOT complete MBusEcon requirements (#24)
if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies unless
ECON7740 is a core MBusEcon Part A course
Please note: NON-STANDARD semesters are required to complete this program if no exemptions.
If exempt from ECON7300 Statistics, ECON7310 could be completed in year 1 semester 1 potentially
allowing for the equalizing of semester loads to #8 per semester.
Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 completed as a pre-requisite
ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may potentially be offered as summer semester courses

Students commencing in 2nd semester (July)
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7920 (#4) ECON7740
(#6) (#10) (#8) (#8)
Total Units = (#32)
3 × semesters WOULD complete MBusEcon requirements (#24)
if discontinuing MBusEcon (Adv) studies
Please note: NON-STANDARD semesters are required to complete this program if no exemptions.
Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 completed as a pre-requisite
ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may potentially be offered as summer semester courses
In 2009 ECON7040 is offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters.


(with economics background^)
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7030 ECON7200 ECON7360 Elective
ECON7040 ECON7410 Elective Elective
ECON7310 ECON7430 ECON7920 (#4) ECON7930 (#4)
ECON7400 ECON7740
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
Total Units = (#32)
^ Study Plan assuming exemptions from ECON7010, 7020 & 7300.

Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 as a pre-requisite
ECON7400, ECON7920 & ECON7930 may be offered as summer semester courses

(with economics background^)
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7200 ECON7030 Elective Elective
ECON7740 ECON7400
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
Total Units = (#32)

Both ECON7350 (sem 2) & ECON7360 (sem 1) require ECON7310 as a pre-requisite
ECON7400 and ECON7920 and ECON7930 may be offered as summer semester courses
These are example study plans only and it is possible to rearrange courses in their specified semester
of offering. Most courses are only offered once per year in a specific semester. Please refer to the
complete list of core and elective course offerings on page 51.
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMCS (and Advanced) Programs

MDevEcon and MDevEcon (Adv)
This program is strongly differentiated from typical development-related programs in that it has a strong
emphasis on quantitative techniques in econometrics and course can be taken in benefit/cost analysis and
operations research. It is also unique in offering students training in how to model the economy as a
complex, evolving system, which is highly appropriate in understanding economic development.
Graduates will have training in economic modelling and statistical techniques, in addition to the key
analytical frameworks in the field of economic development. Given the strong quantitative emphasis of the
program, care has been taken to offer a range of electives of a less quantitative nature, including courses
offered by four other Schools. The elective list is extensive enough to allow study in fields such as: health;
environment; innovation and competition policy; international economics and politics; quantitative
techniques for project appraisals.
The Advanced program is designed for students potentially wishing to pursue further research
studies i.e. PhD. The program includes a 25% research component comprising an Economic Project and
Thesis or a Research Report & Thesis
Summary Master of Development Economics

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 24
Commencing: Semester 1 or 2
Admission requirements: A Bachelors degree or equivalent with GPA 4.5
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #24 comprising* :-

(a) #16 from Part A Core Courses; and
(b) #8 (plus courses in lieu of exemptions) from Part B Elective Courses;
Summary Master of Development Economics (Advanced)

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 32
Commencing: Semester 1 or 2

(c) #8 from Part C Core Courses (ECON7920 & 7930; or ECON7910 & 7940)
, ENVM, PLAN, POLS & PUBH courses. Approval may be possible for a course from
outside this list. (To be finalized)
*A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially similar
to a course passed previously while enrolled for another award.
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Course Code # Course Name
Part A Compulsory (#16)

ECON7060 2 Evolution of Economic Systems (new course)
ECON7560 2 Globalisation & Economic Development
ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development (new course)
Part B Electives (#8)

ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development
ENVM7520 2 Environment and Development
PLAN7614 2 Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries
PLAN7637 2 Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries
POLS7107 2 Globalisation, International Political Economy & Development
POLS7206 2 Development Administration
POLS7302 2 Politics of Development
PUBH7645 2 International Health Policy
or one non-schedule #2 course.
(To be finalized)
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (Advanced)
Part A (#16) Compulsory Core Courses (above) and

Part B (#8) Elective Courses (above) plus
Part C (#8) Compulsory Core Courses (Advanced only)

ECON7930 4 Thesis
or
ECON7910 2 Research Report
ECON7940 6 Thesis
SAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR

MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (and ADVANCED) programs
Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all eight
compulsory core courses plus four elective courses. Courses are scheduled so that pre-requisite course(s)
are completed first. Courses other than ECON7010, 7020 & 7300 are scheduled in one semester only.
The Economic Project (#4) ECON7920, 7921 & 7922 and Thesis (#4 ECON7930, 7931 & 7932 are
offered in single semester and year-long modes.

MDevEcon program : 3 semesters
ECON7020 ECON7510 Elective
ECON7570 Elective Elective
MDevEcon (Advanced) program only : 4 semesters

1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester
ECON7010 ECON7060 ECON7310 ECON7930 Thesis
ECON7020 ECON7510 Elective (#4)
ECON7570 Elective Economic Project #4 Elective

ECON7300 Elective ECON7560
Elective Elective Elective

2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester
ECON7020 ECON7570 ECON7510 (#4)
ECON7300 Elective ECON7560 Elective
Elective ECON7921 ECON7921 Elective
Economic Project Economic Project
over year over year (Total #4)
* This course plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small
selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics (e.g. ECON7920) and
other Schools involved in MDevEcon elective courses thus reducing course load in subsequent semesters.
ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete five compulsory core courses plus seven

Elective ECON7560 Elective

1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester
ECON7310 ECON7060 Elective ECON7930 Thesis
ECON7570 ECON7510 Elective (#4)
Elective ECON7560 ECON7920 Elective
Elective Elective Economic Project #4 Elective


2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester
ECON7510 ECON7570 Economic Project (#4)
(#4)
ECON7560 Elective Elective Elective
Elective Elective Elective Elective
* This course plan does not include summer semester. It may be possible for students to enrol in courses from a small
selection offered in intensive mode over the summer semester by the School of Economics (e.g. ECON7920) and
other Schools involved in MDevEcon elective courses thus reducing course load in subsequent semesters.
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
(MIntEcon&F)
Globalisation is rapidly changing the scope and nature of international business and trade, and business
success is highly dependant on the ability to understand and respond to economic issues and forces.
Designed for students from any academic discipline, this program advances understanding of economics
across business and the public sector. Students develop specialised knowledge of the extensive
implications and opportunities arising from the process of international economic and financial integration.
The program is founded upon a platform of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics, and shows
how economic principles may be applied to issues in the international economy. Electives and a research
report enable students to focus on their specific needs and interests. Graduates of this program possess a
qualification with critical skills and competencies required in commercial enterprises; financial and
investment operations; government departments; and development-related organisations. This qualification
positions working professionals for advancement.
Summary Master of International Economics & Finance

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 24
Commencing: Semester 1 or 2 or 3
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in any field with a GPA 4.5.

or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON or
LAWS courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
*A candidate may not obtain credit for courses which are, in the opinion of the Dean, substantially
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Course # Course Name
PART A Compulsory #18

FINM7401 2 Finance
FINM7406 2 International Financial Management
PART B Electives #6
ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (core in Advanced program)
ECON7040 2 Macroeconomic Analysis (core in Advanced program)
ECON7230 2 Trading Floor and Financial Economics
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (core in Advanced program from 2009)
ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance
FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance
FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management
FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management
IBUS73022 Operating International Business
IBUS73122 Doing Business in Asia
LAWS7852 2 International Trade Law
or one of the following -
or one non-schedule #2 course.

the Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes
specific extra compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310 and a #4 Economic Project and
Master of International Economics and Finance

Example Study Plans
Possible study program to complete the MIntEcon&F within three semesters* of full-time study.
Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all nine
compulsory core courses plus three elective courses. ECON7010 and ECON7020 are required to be
completed in your 1st semester of study.

ECON7300
(or in 2nd semester→) + Elective Course + Elective Course
FINM7401 FINM7406 + Elective Course
(BSFN7401/COMM7501) (BSFN7406/COMM7506)
(or in 2nd semester→) (or in 1st semester→)
ECON7300/FINM7401 Compulsory courses offered in FINM7401 is the compulsory

can be taken in either 1st or 2nd 2nd semester only unless noted pre-requisite course for
semester. (pre-requisites: ECON7010 FINM7406
and/or ECON7020

Students WITHOUT an economics background will most likely be required to complete all nine
compulsory core courses plus three elective courses. ECON7010 and ECON7020 are required to be
completed in your 1st semester of study.

(or in 1st or 2nd semester)
FINM7401 FINM7406 +Elective Course
(BSFN7401/COMM7501) (BSFN7406/COMM7506)
(or in 1st semester→) (or on 2nd Semester→)
FINM7406 requires that Compulsory courses offered in
Compulsory courses offered
FINM7401 has been completed 1st semester only – both require
in 2nd semester only (pre-
as a pre-requisite course ECON7010 and/or 7020 as a
requisites: ECON7010
pre-requisite.
and/or ECON7020
School. This may reduce the course load in subsequent semesters. ECON7400, ECON7520 & ECON7530 may be
offered in summer semester.
ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete six compulsory core courses plus six

ECON7520 ECON7200* + Elective Course
(or in 2nd semester ->) (or in 1st semester ->)
+ Elective Course + Elective Course + Elective Course
Compulsory courses offered in

2nd semester only
ECON7010/7020/7300) and if so will be required to complete six compulsory core courses plus six

(or in 1st semester) (or in 2nd semester)
+ Elective Course + Elective Course + Elective Course
Compulsory courses offered in

1st semester only unless noted
FINM7401 is the compulsory pre-requisite for FINM7406 (both courses are offered in either 1st or
2nd semesters)
ECON7400, ECON7520 and ECON7530 may be offered in intensive mode over summer semester.
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (Advanced)

[MIntEcon&F(Adv)]
Globalisation is rapidly changing the scope and nature of international business and trade, and business
success is highly dependant on the ability to understand and respond to economic issues and forces.
Designed for students from any academic discipline, this program advances understanding of economics
across business and the public sector. Students develop specialised knowledge of the extensive
implications and opportunities arising from the process of international economic and financial integration.
The program is founded upon a platform of microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics, and shows
how economic principles may be applied to issues in the international economy. Electives and a research
report enable students to focus on their specific needs and interests. Graduates of this program possess a
qualification with critical skills and competencies required in commercial enterprises; financial and
investment operations; government departments; and development-related organisations. This qualification
positions working professionals for advancement.
The Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced) program is designed for students
who may wish to apply for entry into the PhD program through the School of Economics. The PhD
program offered through the Graduate School requires as one of their conditions of entry that a coursework
Masters program must include a 25% research component. Students may do the advanced Masters by
undertaking additional coursework instead of the economic project and thesis.
Summary Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced)

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 32
(Students who have minimal or no economics background may be
required to undertake a non-standard load in each of two semesters
to enable completion of the program in 4 full-time semesters if
wishing to complete the Research orientated program. Please refer
to example study plans for further detail.)
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate must obtain #32 from the Program Course List*:
#32 from Part C Compulsory Courses

(#24 comprising
ECON7010, 7020, 7030, 7040, 7200, 7300, 7310, 7400, 7520, 7530, FINM7401 & 7406)
plus :
either #8 Part B elective courses from MIntEcon&F electives list;
or #8 comprising ECON7920 Economic Project and ECON7930 Thesis
if exemptions from core courses are approved, electives are to be chosen from Part B courses.
or level 7 ACCT, FINM, IBUS, INFS, MGTS, MKTG, ORGC, TIMS or ECON or
LAWS courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (Advanced)

PROGRAM COURSE LIST
Part C
MIntEcon&F (Adv) only compulsory
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics [replaces either ECON7350 or 7360 (pre-2009)]
FINM7401 2 Finance
FINM7406 2 International Financial Management
plus
ECON7930 4 Thesis
ECON7931 4 Thesis
ECON7932 4 Thesis
or #8 from Part B (MIntEcon&F program) to replace the Economic Project and Thesis
Students in the advanced program may replace the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis with
#8 courses from Part B (Electives) from the MIntEcon&F program list. See previous pages.
Research in the finance area
Students who are potentially intending to complete a research orientated advanced program in an area of
finance must see the Postgraduate Program Advisor when commencing their program. It may not be
feasible to complete the research component in finance within the MIntEcon&F(Adv) program. Students
may be advised to consider undertaking the MCom (Applied Finance) (Adv) program if their research
interest is in finance.

the Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) program. This (#32) program includes
specific extra compulsory coursework – ECON7030, 7040, 7310 and a #4 Economic Project and
EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS FOR MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

ADVANCED PROGRAM
Students not attempting to complete the MIntEcon&F program in 3 semesters will have scope to even out their
study by taking courses in the appropriate alternate semester.
Advanced program students are not required to complete an Economic Project #4 and a Thesis #4 unless wishing
to progress to further study in the PhD research program. #8 coursework (Part B elective courses) can be
included instead of the Economic Project (ECON7920) and Thesis (ECON7930) which will even out
semester study loads.
Master of International Economics and Finance (Advanced) Program

Year 1 Year 2
ECON7300 ECON7920 (#4) ECON7400
FINM7401 FINM7406* ECON7520
(#8) (#10) (#8) (#6)

ECON7920 could be split potentially over year (sem 2 Total Units = (#32)
and sem 1 or undertaken in summer semester with
prior approval)
3 × semesters would complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements * FINM7406 could be moved
only if FINM7406 is taken to year 2, 2nd semester

Year 1 Year 2
FINM7401 FINM7406
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
ECON7920 could be split potentially over year (sem 1 Total Units = (#32)
and sem 2 or undertaken in summer semester with prior
approval)
3 × semesters WOULD complete MIntEcon&F (#24) requirements
if discontinuing MIntEcon&F (Adv) studies
ECON7400, 7520, 7530, 7920 & 7930 may also be offered a second time again during summer semester.
Offerings will be confirmed at a later date.
In 2009 ECON7040 is offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters.

OR ALTERNATIVELY

Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) : without economics background
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7300 ECON7520 FINM7406 ECON7030
FINM7401 ECON7920 (#4)
(#8) (#10) (#6) (#8)
ECON7920 could be split over year (sem 1 and 2 or Total Units = (#32)
undertaken with approval in summer semester)
Example Study Plans for students with an economics background

Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) : WITH economics background^
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7310 Elective ECON7920 (#4) Elective
FINM7401 FINM7406
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
Total Units = (#32)
ECON7920 Economic Project could be split over Semester 2 year 1 and Semester 1 year 2.

Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) : WITH economics background^
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7200 ECON7030 Elective ECON7040
FINM7401 ECON7400 FINM7406 Elective
Elective ECON7520
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
Total Units = (#32)

MASTER OF ECONOMICS
(MEcon) from 2008/2009
The Master of Economics program is specifically designed to strengthen and extend the knowledge of
students with significant economic backgrounds gained from undergraduate study. Students or working
professionals seeking to specialise in economic analysis and decision-making develop a high level of
economic proficiency. The program offers advanced training in econometrics, and microeconomic and
macroeconomic analysis. Students also undertake research sufficient to provide entry to the PhD program
and will develop vital research reporting skills necessary to be effective as economists, analysts and
advisors in the private and public sectors. This program also allows the exploration of other relevant fields
of interest. Electives are available in areas such as environmental economics, natural resource economics,
health economics and economic development.
Obtaining a higher qualification in economics is a career investment. Analytical ability, critical thinking
and logic are highly valued commodities, and graduates of this program have the ability to succeed in a
dynamic and an increasingly competitive environment. Courses develop knowledge in core economic
principles and applications, while electives focus on specific areas, including international trade;
environmental and natural resource management; health; public sector management; business economics;
and economic modeling.
MEcon (2007) & MEconSt (pre 2007)

(please refer to web information or to the Administrative Officer
for program course requirements if necessary)
Summary Master of Economics

Campus: St. Lucia
Total #: 32
Admission requirements: A Bachelors degree in Economics or equivalent.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s degree in economics or equivalent with a GPA 5.0.
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidates must obtain #32 comprising:-
(a) #20 from Part A Core Courses (ECON7030, ECON7040, ECON7310, ECON7350 or
ECON7360, ECON7910 & ECON7940, ECON8010 and ECON8020)
(b) #12 from Part B Electives Courses;
Note: Students holding a BEcon (Honours) degree may possibly obtain a total of #16 credit toward the
MEcon program.
MASTER OF ECONOMICS
SCHEDULE OF COURSES
Course Code # Course Name
Part A : Compulsory #20 total

ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics1
[ECON7350 2 Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics & Finance
or
[ECON7360 2 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics
ECON7910 2 Research Report
ECON8010 2 Microeconomics A
ECON8020 2 Macroeconomics A
ECON7940 6 Thesis
ECON7941 6 Thesis
ECON7942 6 Thesis
Part B : Electives #12 from -

ECON7330 2 Advanced Econometric Theory
ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation and Health
ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy
ECON7840 2 Health and Economic Development
ECON8030 2 Microeconomics B
ECON8040 2 Macroeconomics B
Or one non-schedule #2 courses. Head of School approval required in writing via Admin Officer.
Master of Economics Program

Study plans for commencing full-time in 1st semester only of year (Feb/March)
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7030 ECON7350* or elective ECON8010^ ECON7940 #6
ECON7040 Elective ECON8020^ Elective
ECON7310 Elective ECON7910**
Elective Elective ECON7360* or elective
(#8) (#8) (#8) (#8)
Year 1 Year 2
ECON7030 ECON7350* or elective ECON8010 ECON7941 #3
ECON7040 ECON7910 ECON8020 Elective #2
ECON7310 Elective ECON7360* or elective Elective #2
Elective Elective ECON7941 (#3)
#8 #8 #9 #7
* Students must take as a core course either one of ECON7360 (offered in 1st semester) or ECON7350
(offered in 2nd semester). Either one of the applied econometrics course would normally be completed
prior to undertaking the Thesis.
** It may be possible to undertake ECON7910 in 2nd Semester year 1, followed by ECON7941 over a year
(Sem 1 & 2). Study load would be altered but full-time load still possible.
^ Quantitative Skills Workshop
Students enrolling in the compulsory ECON8010 & ECON8020 are strongly recommended to attend a
one week Quantitative Skills Workshop held prior to the start of 1st semester in Orientation Week each
year. The Workshop Convenor is Dr K.K. Tang. Please contact the Administrative Officer for your
program regarding enrolment in these courses as it is currently restricted. Details of the Workshop will be
forwarded once enrolled.
ECON7040 will be offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters of 2009.

One of either ECON7350 or ECON7360 is compulsory for students commencing from 2009 onwards.
ECON7940 Masters Thesis (#6) (single semester code)
ECON7941 Masters Thesis (#6) (year long code over semesters 1 & 2)
The topic of the Masters Thesis topic to be undertaken may influence which course in applied
econometrics (macroeconomics & finance, or microeconomics) may be the more appropriate to complete
prior to undertaking the Thesis. From 2009 it is possible for students to take both these courses for credit
to their program if they have not completed ECON3300.
MEcon core course exemptions will apply where comparable undergraduate courses have been completed:
ECON7310 (obo ECON2300)

ECON7030 (obo ECON3010) from 2009
ECON7040 (obo ECON3020) from 2009
ECON7350 or 7360 (obo ECON3300) from 2009
or in future years
Core course will need to be replaced with alternative elective courses where exemptions are applicable.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
(GCHEcon)
The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics is targeted at professionals already working in the health
sector that may have little or no training in economics. This program aims to capitalise on the demand for
health economic programs at this level of understanding.
Summary Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

Campus: St. Lucia (ECON courses)
St. Lucia - Herston Location (PUBH courses)
Total #: 8
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT: A bachelors degree in any field with a GPA 4.0
(a) #6 for courses in Part A (ECON7010, ECON7460 & PUBH7600) of the GCHEcon List
(unless a student has previously passed equivalent courses) and
(b) #2 the balance from Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A) of the GCHEcon
List.
If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B.
With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON
or PUBH course. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your
program must be obtained
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
SCHEDULE
PUBH7600 2 Introduction to Epidemiology
Part B Electives #2
ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation and Health
PUBH7014 2 Health Financing
PUBH7100 2 International Disease Control Priorities
PUBH7113 2 Health & Development
PUBH7115 2 Mortality Analysis
PUBH7614 2 Health Systems Organisation & Management
PUBH7616 2 Burden of Disease Methods
PUBH7617 2 Pharmacoeconomics

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
(GDipHEcon)
The Graduate Diploma in Health Economics offers students from other disciplines the opportunity to
acquire fundamental economic concepts and techniques, with an applied focus on the health sector.
Summary Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

St Lucia – Herston Location (PUBH courses)
Total #: 16
Commencing*: Semester 1 or 2 or summer
MINIMUM ETNRY REQUIREMENT: A bachelors degree in any field with GPA 4.0
(a) #8 for courses in Part A
(b) #8 for courses in Part B (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A)
If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B.
With Head of School approval, a student may include, as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON
or PUBH course. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your
program must be obtained
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ECONOMICS
SCHEDULE
Part A : Compulsory #8
ECON7010 2 Microeconomics for Business (MHEcon core)
ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business and Economics (MHEcon core)
ECON7460 2 Health Economics (MHEcon core)
ECON7600 2 Introduction to Epidemiology (MHEcon core)
Part B : Electives #8
MHEcon (& Adv) Specialisations -- (EE) Economic Evaluation; (H&D) Health & Development
ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (MHEcon (& Adv) core)
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (MHEcon & (Adv) core)
ECON7320 2 Advanced Applies Econometrics
ECON7510 2 Economic Development (H&D)
ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development (H&D)
ECON7570 2 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development (H&D)
ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A (EE)
ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B (EE)
ECON7810 2 Economic Evaluation and Health (EE)
ECON7830 2 Health Economics and Policy (MHEcon (& Adv) core)
ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development (H&D)
PUBH7021 2 Evaluation in Public Health (EE)
PUBH7014 2 Health Financing (H&D)
PUBH7100 2 International Disease Control Priorities (H&D)
PUBH7108 2 Project Planning for International Health (H&D)
PUBH7113 2 Health & Development (H&D)
PUBH7115 2 Mortality Analysis (H&D)
PUBH7125 2 Ethics in Health
PUBH7610 2 Applied Research & Practice
PUBH7611 2 Principles of Epidemiology
PUBH7612 2 Control of Non-Communicable Disease
PUBH7614 2 Health Systems Organisation & Management (H&D)
PUBH7618 2 Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine
PUBH7645 2 International Health Policy (H&D)
PUBH7650 2 Evidence Based Health Care
PUBH7651 2 Systematic Reviews of Evidence
PUBH7670 2 Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control
Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

Possible study plan to proceed to the Master of Health Economics program
Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) without an economics background
Graduate Diploma in Health Economics Master of Health Economics

1st semester of year 2nd semester of year Program
1st semester of year
compulsory GDipHEcon elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon
compulsory MHEcon compulsory MHEcon elective GDipHEcon
ECON7460 Elective ECON7310

compulsory GDipHEcon elective GDipHEcon
compulsory MHEcon compulsory MHEcon
compulsory GDipHEcon
compulsory MHEcon
PUBH7600 Elective Elective
compulsory MHEcon
Students commencing in 2nd semester (July) without an economics background
Graduate Diploma in Health Economics Master of Health Economics

2nd semester of year 1st semester of year Program
2nd semester of year
compulsory GDipHEcon elective GDipHEcon compulsory MHEcon
compulsory MHEcon compulsory MHEcon elective GDipHEcon

compulsory GDipHEcon elective GDipHEcon
compulsory MHEcon compulsory MHEcon

compulsory MHEcon
PUBH7600 Elective Elective
compulsory MHEcon
It may be possible to place ECON7460 or PUBH7600 in the 2nd full-time semester of study.
Students wishing to complete the MHEcon (#24) program with or without a specialization should refer to
the example study plans for the MHEcon (#24) program as these provide field of study (FOS) information.
MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS

MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS (Advanced)
[MHEcon or MHEcon(Adv)]
This program provides graduate training in all aspects of health economics, meeting the clear need for
comprehensive programs in Australia and internationally. A joint initiative of UQ's School of Economics
and School of Population Health, this program is designed for people intending to work in the health
sector. This program is accessible to those with undergraduate qualifications in economics or other
disciplines. Clearly defined academic streams ensure all students have the necessary skills and knowledge
to succeed in this program, regardless of academic backgrounds. The program offers students the
opportunity to develop strong analytical skills and is a qualification which may further career opportunities
in national and international health agencies.
This highly specialised program provides critical insight into the complex economic issues in health sector
administration, and the economic impacts of decisions. Students may take courses in analytical techniques,
including advanced applied econometrics, public economics, pharmacoeconomics, health finance,
epidemiology, business and economic decision techniques, burden of disease analysis, mortality analysis
and health and economic development.
Studies may be undertaken with a specialisations: Economics Evaluation or Health and Development.
Summary Master of Health Economics

Master of Health Economics (Advanced)
St. Lucia – Herston Location (PUBH courses)
Total #: 24 – MHEcon (5418)
32 – MHEcon(Adv) (5419)
Duration: 3 semesters full-time, or part-time equivalent (MHEcon)
4 semesters full-time, or part-time equivalent (MHEcon(Adv)
Commencement: Semester 1 or 2
Admission requirements: Bachelor degree or equivalent in any field
with GPA 4.5 (MHEcon) or GPA 4.75 (MHEcon(Adv))
PROGRAM OF STUDY: A candidate shall obtain #24 (MHEcon) or #32 [MHEcon(Adv)] comprising –
(a) #14 for courses in Part A

(b) #10 for courses from Parts B or C (plus courses in lieu of exemptions from Part A)
Students specializing must complete a minimum of 4 courses (#8) from their specialisation
MHEcon(Adv) program only

(c) #8 for courses in Part D (an Economic Project followed by a Thesis)
If exemptions apply for Part A courses, students are to undertake electives from Part B or C.
or PUBH courses. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS

MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS (ADVANCED)
Program requirements for MHEcon (Total #24): Specialisation

#14 from Part A (compulsory)
#08 from Part B (electives from one field of study)
#02 from Part B or C (electives)
Program requirements for MHEcon (Total #24): No specialisation

#10 from Parts B or C (electives)
Program requirements for MHEcon (Adv) (Total #32):

#10 from Parts B or C (electives - if specializing include #8 from one Part B field of study)
#08 from Part D (compulsory)
MHEcon List
Part A – Compulsory courses (#14)
ECON7030 2 Microeconomic Analysis (pre-requisite ECON7010)
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics (pre-requisite ECON7300)
ECON7830 2 Health Economics & Policy (pre-requisite ECON7010)
PUBH7600 2 Introduction to Epidemiology
Part B & C – Elective course #10
Part B : Field of Study (specializations)

(select at least 4 courses (#8) from a specific field of study if specializing)
Economic Evaluation
ECON7740 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Project Evaluation A (pre-req ECON7010)
ECON7750 2 Benefit/Cost Analysis and Project Evaluation B (pre/co-req ECON7740)
ECON7810 2 Health Economics & Evaluation (pre-req ECON7010)
PUBH7021 2 Evaluation in Public Health
PUBH7618 2 Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine
Health and Development

ECON7510 2 Economic Development (pre-req ECON7010)
ECON7560 2 Globalisation and Economic Development (pre-req ECON7010)
ECON7840 2 Health & Economic Development
PUBH7014 2 Health Financing
PUBH7100 2 International Disease Control Priorities
PUBH7108 2 Project Planning for International Health
PUBH7113 2 Health and Development
PUBH7115 2 Mortality Analysis
PUBH7614 2 Health Systems Organisation & Management
Part C – Elective courses (please check pre-requisites)

PUBH7610 2 Applied Research & Practice
PUBH7611 2 Principles of Epidemiology
PUBH7612 2 Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
PUBH7650 2 Evidence Based Health Care
PUBH7651 2 Systematic Reviews of Evidence
PUBH7670 2 Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control
or one of the following -
ECON7920 4 Economic Project (single semester, 1, 2 or 3)
ECON7921 4 Economic Project (year over semesters 1 & 2)
Part D– MHEcon (Advanced) only (#8)

ECON7920 4 Economic Project (single semester, 1, 2, or 3)
and one of the following -
ECON7930 4 Thesis (single semester, 1, 2, or 3)
ECON7931 4 Thesis (year over semesters 1 & 2)
ECON7932 4 Thesis (year over semesters 2 & 1)
If exemptions apply from Part A courses, student are to undertake electives from Parts B or C in lieu.
With Head of School approval, a student may include as an elective, one #2 level 7 ECON or PUBH
course not included in Parts B or C. Approval may be possible for a course from outside this list.
Written approval from the Head of School via the Administrative Officer for your program must be
obtained.
Master of Health Economics Advanced program
Full-time students should construct a four semester study plan (possibly including summer semester) to
incorporate both the #4 Economic Project and #4 Thesis. There are various alternative study plans that
could be followed, and this will depend upon which elective courses are selected and in which semester
the course is offered.

Example study plan
Students commencing in 1st semester (Feb/March) of the year : without an economics background.
Year 1 Year 2
(Feb/March)
ECON7300 Elective ECON7310 Elective
ECON7460 Elective ECON7920 (#4) Elective
PUBH7600* Elective
Completes the MHEcon requirements (#24)
#8 #8 #8 #8

Example study plan
Students commencing in 1st semester (July) of the year : without an economics background.
Year 1 Year 2
Semester 2 (July) Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1
ECON7300 ECON7310 ECON7920 (#4) Elective
ECON7460 Elective Elective Elective
PUBH7600* Elective
Completes the MHEcon requirements (#24)
#8 #8 #8 #8
Study plan on the basis of no exemptions from core courses
Pre-requisite courses are scheduled prior to the course requiring the pre-requisite., i.e. ECON7010
prior ECON7030 and 7830; ECON7300 prior to ECON7310..
* As PUBH7600 and ECON7460 are offered in both 1st and 2nd semesters it may be possible
to move either of these core courses into an alternate semester if they are not required for pre-
requisite purposes.
Study plans (including plans for the fields of study specialization) for the Master of Health
Economics program, see next pages.
STUDY PLANS : MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS

(commencing in 1ST semester of any year (Feb/March) – complete MHEcon in 3 × full-time
semesters)
Master in Health Economics (#24) : NO area of specialization
1st semester of a year 2nd semester of a year 1st semester of a year

ECON7010 (Part A) ECON7830 (Part A) ECON7030 (Part A)
ECON7300 (Part A) Elective ECON7310 (Part A)
ECON7460 (Part A) Elective Elective
PUBH7600 (Part A) Elective Elective
Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7 × Part A (core)
(#16) requirements. 5 × Part B or C (electives)
Master in Health Economics (#24) : Economic Evaluation - Field of study (FOS)

ECON7300 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives: ECON7310 (Part A)
PUBH7617 (Part B)
Choice of Part B FOS
ECON7460 (Part A) PUBH7618 (Part B)
electives:
ECON7740 (Part B)
ECON7810 (Part B)
ECON7750 (Part B)
PUBH7021 (Part B)
PUBH7600 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C)
Elective (Part B or C)
Possible Summer Semester elective course : PUBH7616 (Part B)
Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7 × Part A (core),
(#16) requirements 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 × Part C
Master in Health Economics (#24) : Health &Development - Field of study (FOS)

ECON7300 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives:
PUBH7600 (Part A) ECON7840 (Part B) ECON7310 (Part A)
ECON7510 (Part B)
ECON7560 (Part B) Choice of Part B FOS electives:
PUBH7014 (Part B) ECON7570 (Part B)
ECON7460 (Part A)
PUBH7108 (Part B) PUBH7113 (Part B)
PUBH7100 (Part B) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 2nd)
PUBH7115 (Part B)
PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 1st ) or Elective (Part B orC)
PUBH 7645 (Part B)
Examples only. There is potentially scope for moving some courses into an alternative semester where
offered more than once per year as long as pre-requisites for subsequent courses are met.
Please check semester offerings each year as a few elective courses may be offered in a different
semester to that which is indicated.
ECON7300, ECON7460 and PUBH7600 are offered in both semester 1 and 2 each year.
EXAMPLE STUDY PLANS : MASTER OF HEALTH ECONOMICS

commencing in 2nd semester of any year (July)
to complete MHEcon in 3 × full-time semesters
Master in Health Economics (#24) - NO area of specialization
2nd semester of a year 1st semester of a year 2nd semester of a year

ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C)
ECON7460 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C) Elective (Part B or C)
PUBH7600 (Part A) Elective (Part B or C) Elective (Part B or C)
Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7 × Part A (core)
(#16) requirements 5 × Part B or C (electives)
Master in Health Economics (#24) : Economic Evaluation - Field of study (FOS)

ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives:
ECON7460 (Part A) PUBH7617 (Part B)
Choice of Part B FOS electives: PUBH7618 (Part B)
ECON7810 (Part B) ECON7740 (Part B)
PUBH7600 (Part A) PUBH7021 (Part B) ECON7750 (Part B)
Elective (Part B or C) Elective (Part B or C)
Possible Summer Semester elective course: PUBH7616 (Part B)

Completes the Graduate Diploma in Health Economics MHEcon 7× Part A (core),
(#16) requirements 4 or 5 × Part B, 0-1 ×Part C
Master in Health Economics (#24) : Health & Development - Field of study (FOS)

ECON7300 (Part A) ECON7310 (Part A) Choice of Part B FOS electives:
ECON7840 (Part B)
ECON7460 (Part A) ECON7510 (Part B)
ECON7560 (Part B)
Choice of Part B FOS electives:
PUBH7014 (Part B)
ECON7570 (Part B)
PUBH7100 (Part B)
PUBH7113 (Part B)
PUBH7108 (Part B)
PUBH7600 (Part D) PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 2nd)
PUBH7115 (Part B)
Or Elective (Part B or C)
PUBH7614 (Part B) (or 1st )
PUBH 7645 (Part B)
or Elective (Part B or C)
Examples only. There is potentially scope for moving some courses into an alternative semester where
offered more than once per year as long as pre-requisites for subsequent courses are met.
LIST OF CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES – SEMESTER OFFERED IN 2009
School of Economics courses (ECON) are all offered as Internal (Int) courses except where noted

or Comments
ECON7010 Microeconomics for Business 1, 2, Sum EC865
ECON7020 Macroeconomics for Business 1, 2, Sum EC866
ECON7030 Microeconomic Analysis 1 EC840
ECON7040 Macroeconomic Analysis 1, 2 (2009) EC842
ECON7060 Evolution of Economic Systems 2
ECON7200 Economics of Financial Markets 2 EC802
ECON7230 Trading Floor & Financial Economics 1
ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics 1, 2 EC834
ECON7310 Elements of Econometrics 1 EC843
ECON7320 Advanced Applied Econometrics 1 EC860
ECON7322 Business & Economic Decision Techniques 2 EC736
ECON7330 Econometrics 2 Intensive EC861
ECON7340 Inter-Industry Economic Modelling 1 (Not 2009)
ECON7350 Applied Econometrics for Finance & 2
Macrroeconomics
ECON7360 Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics 1
ECON7370 Special Topics in Econometrics 2 Intensive
ECON7400 International Industry Economics 1 + sum (tbc) EC847
ECON7410 Advanced Managerial Economics 2 EC876
ECON7420 Information Economics 2 (Not 2009) EC872
ECON7430 Competition & Regulation Policy 2 EC846
ECON7440 Public Economics 2 EC850
ECON7460 Health Economics 1 Ext, 2 Int EC857
ECON7510 Economic Development (H&D) 2 EC873
ECON7520 International Monetary Economics 1 + sum (tbc) EC845
ECON7530 International Trade & Investment 2 + sum (tbc) EC871
ECON7540 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship 1
ECON7550 Global Banking & Economic Institutions 1
ECON7560 Globalisation & Economic Development (H&D) 2
ECON7570 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development 1
ECON7720 Ecological & Environmental Economics 2 EC856
ECON7730 Natural Resource Economics 1 EC878
ECON7740 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A 2 Intensive EC874
(EE)
ECON7750 Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B 2 Intensive EC875
(EE)
ECON7800 Personnel Economics for Business 1 (Not 2009)
ECON7810 Economic Evaluation & Health (EE) 1
ECON7830 Health Economics & Policy 2
ECON7840 Health & Economic Development (H&D) 2
ECON7850 Research Thesis (#8) (ECON7850, 7851, 7852) 1, 2, year Requires approval
ECON7900 Special Unit 1, 2 EC854
ECON7910 Research Report (#2) 1, 2 EC869
ECON7920 Economic Project (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) 1, 2, sum (tbc) EC859
ECON7930 Thesis (#4) (semester 1 or 2 or summer only) 1, 2, sum (tbc) EC899

or Comments
ECON7940 Masters Thesis (#6) (semester 1 or semester 2) 1, 2 Restricted:
ECON7941 Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 1) Year MEcon (2008->);
ECON7942 Masters Thesis (#6) (year commencing semester 2) Year MDevEcon(Adv)
ECON8010 Microeconomics A (MEcon program) 1 Restricted: MEcon
ECON8020 Macroeconomics A (MEcon program) 1 Restricted: MEcon
School of Natural and Rural Systems

Management courses
ENVM7520 Environment and Development 2 MDevEcon
UQ Business School courses

FINM7401 Finance 1, 2 BSFN7401
CO815/COMM7501
FINM7402 Corporate Finance 1, 2 BSFN7402
CO851/COMM7503
FINM7403 Portfolio Management 1 BSFN7403
Sum (tbc) CO818/COMM7502
FINM7405 Financial Risk Management 1, 2 BSFN7405
CO853/COMM7505
FINM7406 International Financial Management 1, 2 BSFN7406
CO854/COMM7506
IBUS7302 Operating International Business 1, 2 BSEB7302
BF841/MGMT7400
IBUS7312 Doing Business in Asia 2 BSEB7312
BF877/MGMT7402
TC Beirne School of Law courses

LAWS7010 Legal Environment of Business 1 CO812/COMM7201
LAWS7852 International Trade Law 1 LA880
(Intensive)
School of Geography, Planning and

Architecture courses
PLAN7614 Urban Management & Governance in 2 MDevEcon
Developing Countries
PLAN7637 Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries tbc MDevEcon
School of Political Science & International

Studies courses
POLS7107 Globalisation, International Policy Economy & 1 MDevEcon
Development
POLS7206 Development Administration 1 MDevEcon
POLS7302 Politics of Development 2 MDevEcon

or Comments
School of Population Health courses MHEcon (& Adv)

PUBH7014 Health Financing (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7021 Evaluation in Public Health (EE) 1 Int
PUBH7100 International Disease Control Priorities (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7108 Project Planning for International Health (H&D) 2 Int & Ext
tbc
PUBH7113 Health and Development (H&D) 1 Int & Ext
PUBH7115 Mortality Analysis (H&D) 2 Int
PUBH7600 Introduction to Epidemiology 1&2 Int & SP801&899/SM801
Ext
PUBH7610 Applied Research & Practice 2 Int & Ext
PUBH7611 Principles of Epidemiology 1 Int & Ext
PUBH7612 Control of Non-Communicable Disease 2 Int SP806/SM830
PUBH7614 Health Systems Organisation & Management 1 Int & Ext
(H&D) 2 Ext only
PUBH7616 Burden of Disease Methods (EE) Sum
Intensive
Block (tbc)
PUBH7617 Pharmacoeconomics (EE) 2 Int
PUBH7618 Cost Effectiveness in Health & Medicine (EE) 2 Intensive
Block
PUBH7645 International Health Policy (H&D) 2 Int
PUBH7650 Evidence Based Health Care 1 Ext
PUBH7651 Systematic Reviews of Evidence Not 2009
PUBH7670 Injury Prevention & Control 2 Int & Ext
All courses are held “internally” on the St. Lucia campus, except where indicated.
School of Economics courses: The majority of Economics courses are offered only once per year with the
exception of ECON7010, 7010 & 7300 and the dissertation type courses.
School of Population Health courses (PUBH7xxx) are held at the Herston Campus. A number of courses
are offered in both internal (Int) and external (Ext) mode or external mode only.
Summer semester course offerings for the following summer semester are to be confirmed at a later date
each year.
Semester offerings: The semester a course is offered in does not normally change so that
students can plan their program of study. Circumstances may arise which necessitate a change
in semester offered so please check the course catalogue and timetable each year to confirm this
information.
A LIST OF ALL BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMENCES ON PAGE 51
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERING

REFER TO THE UQ COURSES & PROGRAMS INFORMATION:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/
COURSE DETAILS
Note: Some of the courses listed may not be offered in a particular year. Also, the semester in which the
courses are offered may possibly differ from year to year but is generally the same. The expected
2009 course offerings are indicated below. Course Coordinators are subject to change.
Students may speak with the Administrative Officer for their Program regarding their course
selection. Where necessary, students may be referred to the Postgraduate Coursework Academic
Advisor for their program: Dr Sukhan Jackson or Associate Professor Paul Riethmuller.
Codes
# indicates unit value of the course
Sem 1 indicates course undertaken completely in 1st semester
Sem 2 indicates courses undertaken completely in 2nd semester
Sem 1 or 2 indicates course may be taken in either semester
Year indicates course undertaken over two semesters
(year may commence in 1st or 2nd semester)
Sum indicates summer semester
Inc: (Incompatible) indicates incompatibility with specified course - credit is not given for the
course if credit has been previously obtained for any course listed as Inc.
Pre: (Pre-requisite) indicates compulsory pre-requisite course(s)
Rec. Pre indicates recommended, not compulsory, pre-requisite
Comp indicates compulsory companion (co-requisite) course(s)
Rec. Comp indicates recommended, not compulsory, companion (co-requisite)
Restricted indicates restricted to a particular program
Not 2009 indicates course will not be offered in 2009
NOTE: Not all courses are offered each year. A few course may be offered in a different semester
that that indicated. Please check mySI-net to confirm availability for enrolment.
Full Course profiles will be available on the web for enrolled students at the beginning of each
semester. http://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au
Prospective students can view an abbreviated version of the course profile via the UQ Courses &
Programs website available via www.uq.edu.au/study/ and proceed to the “profile” at the bottom of
the screen.
Postgraduate Studies in Economics Coursework Programs 2009 53
BREIF COURSE CATALOGUE DETAILS @ February 2009
ECON7010 : Microeconomics for Business

#2 (2L1T)
Inc: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7003 or 7011 or EC211 or 865 or 868
Course Coordinator: Dr P. Kler (Sem 1); Dr J. Robinson (Sem 2); Mr M. Dwyer (Sum)
Theory of supply & demand, resource allocation. Theory of consumer behaviour & market demand;
production & cost theory; price & output of firms under conditions of perfect & imperfect
competition; distribution theory; welfare economics.
Scheduled Offering: Semester Campus Mode

Semester 1, 2009 St Lucia Internal
ECON7020 : Macroeconomics for Business

#2 (2L1T)
Inc: ECON2020 or EC212 or 866
Course Coordinator: Dr G. Leeves (Sem 1), Dr P. Kler (Sem 2), Mr H. Bain (Sum)
Macroeconomics fundamental to decision-making within business environment. Analysis of general
economic trends & macroeconomic variables affecting operation of organisation. Integration of
macroeconomic theory & policy with application within Australian environment.

ECON7030 : Microeconomic Analysis

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or EC211 or 865
Inc: ECON3010 (tbc) or 840
Course Coordinator: Dr Y. Chen
Recent developments in, & links between, microeconomic theory & economic policy at micro level.

ECON7040 : Macroeconomic Analysis

#2 (2L)
Inc: ECON3020 (tbc) or 842
Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani (Sem 1), Dr T. Le (Sem 2)
Recent developments in macroeconomic theory & relationships to economic policy.

ECON7060 : Evolution of Economic Systems

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON7010 or ECON7570 or ECON2010 or ECON2510
Inc: ECON3540
Course Coordinator: Dr T. Mandeville
Analysis of how complex systems develop using contributions from behavioural, evolutionary and
institutional economics with an emphasis on the role of institutions, corordination problems, knowledge
issues and cognitive aspects, illustrated with country-based case material.

ECON7200 : Economics of Financial Markets

#2 (2L1T)
Pre: (ECON2010 + 2020) or ((7002 or 7010 or 7011) + 7020) or (EC211 + 212) or (865 + 866)
Inc: EC802
Course Coordinator: Dr F. Bracoud
Economic behaviour of financial markets: volatility, bubbles, efficiency; economic theories of financial
markets; price determination; role of market makers & institutional factors. Non-Walrasian theories of
price determination in financial market, auction markets in theory & practice.

ECON7230 : Trading Floor and Financial Economics

#2 (2L)
Inc: ECON3230
Res: Quota Maximum of 40 enrolments (in 2009)
Course Coordinator: Dr D. Willis
The purpose of the course is to offer advanced students in business/finance and or economics an
understanding of the financial markets from a very hands on applied viewpoint. The course will be
applied to the real world financial markets using an online real time trading room allowing the student to
trade in Stocks, Bonds, Options and Futures and short or long sell derivatives. The online real time
trading floor will enable the student to build a portfolio using historical and real time company
information, with graphs, charts and company announcements to guide them in their choice. The course
will be looking at yields, duration and convexity and will discuss and apply modern portfolio theory
using the real time trading floor. The focus will be on institutional details /technical analysis/market
efficiency and of course trading strategies designed to exploit market, limit and stop orders and others
exploiting the single index model support and valuation issues. A pod cast of lectures will be available.

ECON7300 : Statistics for Business & Economics

#2 (2L1.5T)
Rec Pre: Snr Maths I or B or MATH1040 or MP127 or MT140 or equiv.
Inc: ECON1320 or BA815 or EC134 or 136 or 834
Course Coordinator: Mr V. Hoang (Sem 1), Dr B. Morgan (Sem 2)
Statistical inference, probability & sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis tests, correlation &
regression, experimental design, sample survey design, quality sampling, modern business decision
theory.

ECON7310 : Elements of Econometrics

#2 (2L1T)
Pre: ECON1320 or 7300 or EC134 or 136 or 834
Inc: ECON2300 or EC230 or 735 or 843
Course Coordinator: Prof C. O'Donnell
For students with basic economic statistics background. Hypothesis testing, linear regression, general
linear model, serial correlation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy variables, limited
dependent variables & simple dynamic models. Practical problems are solved using SHAZAM or
equivalent econometrics program.

ECON7320 : Advanced Applied Econometrics

#2 (2L2P)
Pre: ECON3300 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360
Course Coordinator: Prof C. O'Donnell
Introduces advanced tools used in modern applied econometrics. Topics include multivariate time series
models (eg VAR, ECM) & discrete & limited dependent variable models (eg multinominial logit).
Alternative estimation frameworks are also discussed (eg Bayesian econometrics, GMM). Problems &
exercises are solved using software packages such as SHAZAM.

ECON7322 : Business & Economic Decision Techniques

#2 (2L2T)
Pre: ECON7300
Course Coordinator: Prof T. Coelli
Provides a working understanding of some of the principal techniques used in business decision making.
Topics include linear programming, transportation & assignment models, project scheduling & control,
inventory models, & decision theory & games. These techniques can be used to solve problems in areas
as diverse as product mixing & blending, firm efficiency & benchmarking, project management, &
multi-period financial planning. Problems & exercises are solved using Microsoft Excel or a simple
menu-drive software package.

ECON7330 : Advanced Econometric Theory

#2 (2L)
Pre: (ECON3310 + 3320 or 2310) or (EC231 + 331)
Rec Pre: ECON3300 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360 or EC330
Course Coordinator: Dr R. Strachan
This is an advanced course in econometric theory which builds upon ECON3310. Material in the
following topics will be included: Asymptotic theory, seemingly unrelated regression equations, panel
data models, simultaneous equations, instrumental variables and GMM estimators.

ECON7350 : Applied Econometrics for Macroeconomics and Finance

#2 (2L2P)
Pre: ECON7310+ECON7020) or (ECON7310+ECON7002+(FINM7401 or BSFN7401 or
COMM7501)); or (ECON2300+ECON2020) or (ECON2300 + ECON1020 + (FINM2401 or
COMM2501 or BSFN2401)
Inc: ECON3300 or ECON3350
Econometric tools that apply to financial and macroeconomics data. Core content includes:
characteristics of time series data; capital asset pricing models; co-integrated models; volatility models;
models of price changes. Applications include models of stock prices, derivatives, exchange rates,
interest rates.

ECON7360 : Applied Econometrics for Microeconomics

#2 (2L1.5T)
Pre: (ECON7310+ECON7010); or ECON2300+(ECON2010 or ECON2400)
Rec Pre: ECON1050 or EC131
Inc: ECON3300 or ECON3360
The analysis of individual-level data on the economic behaviour of individuals or firms using regression
methods for cross-section and panel data. Applications in the areas of production economics, labour
economics, consumer choice, marketing, health and education.

ECON7370 : Special Topics in Econometrics

#2 (Intensive)
Pre: ECON3300 or 3310 or 3350 or 3360 or 7350 or 7360
Course Coordinator: Prof T. Coelli
Assessment: Assignments, final examination
In consultation with prospective students, two topics will be selected from the following: Bayesian
econometrics; time series analysis and state space models; efficiency and productivity analysis; index
number theory and applications; and income distributions and inequality measurement. Other topics
may be considered from time to time. The course has a strong practical focus and involves the extensive
use of computers.

Semester 2, 2009 St Lucia Intensive
ECON7400 : International Industry Economics

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON2010 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865
Course Coordinator: A/Prof P. Riethmuller
Organisation & performance of industrial activity with a global context. Special attention to interaction
of business, financial markets & government. Cross-country case studies a feature of course.

ECON7410 : Advanced Managerial Economics

#2 (2L)
Pre: (ECON1320 + 2010 + 2020) or ((7002 or 7010 or 7011) + 7300 + 7020) or (EC134 or 136 or 834)
+ 865 + 866
Inc: EC876 or 890
Course Coordinator: Dr J. Carbajal-Ponce
Introduces problems of economic optimisation primarily in relation to microeconomic decision-making
& policy formulation, but with some consideration of macroeconomic issues. Relevant to business
management as well as to industrial policy & macroeconomic policy formulation.

ECON7430 : Competition & Regulation Policy

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865
Inc: EC846
Course Coordinator: Dr R. Scheelings
Objectives of public enterprises & appropriate price, output & investment policies. Regulation
(economic) of private sector to improve efficiency in resource allocation. Economic planning at micro
level.

ECON7440 : Public Economics

#2 (2L)
Pre: ([ECON2010 + 2020] or [7010 + 7020]) or ([EC211 + 212] or [865 + 866])
Course Coordinator: Dr R. Scheelings
Theory & principles of public expenditure & taxation applied to current Australian policy questions.

ECON7460 : Health Economics

#2 (2L1T)
Course Coordinator: Dr G. Lordan
Descriptive & theoretical aspects of health & medical services; demand & supply for health insurance,
hospitals, etc; equity v. efficiency in services; health financing & health systems; evaluation techniques.

Semester 1, 2009 External Web Based
ECON7510 : Economic Development

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON2010 or 2020 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or 7020 or EC211 or 212 or 865 or 866
Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani
Competing theories of economic growth & development; assessment of alternative development
strategies & policies; roles of international institutions in managing international economy; comparative
experiences of Asian, African & Latin American developing countries examined.

ECON7520 : International Monetary Economics

#2 (2L)
Pre: (ECON2010 + 2020) or ([7002 or 7010 or 7011] + 7020) or (EC211 + 212) or (865 + 866)
Course Coordinator: Dr N. Karunaratne
Theoretical topics on exchange rate behaviour & management, current account determination,
international capital mobility, effectiveness of fiscal & monetary policies in open economies & select
international macroeconomic policy issues.

ECON7530 : International Trade & Investment

#2 (2L)
Inc: EC871 or 884
Course Coordinator: A/Prof P. Riethmuller (Sem 2), Dr M. Graff (Sum)
Survey of recent advances in foreign trade & investment topics. Topics include trade theory & policy,
international factor movement, theories of international investment & contemporary trade & investment
issues in Australia & Asia-Pacific region.

ECON7540 : Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

#2 (2L)
Course Coordinator: Dr T. Mandeville
Studies the process by which an economy or a business evolves as a complex network of flows of
kno3wledge. Entrepreneurship and innovation are the two primary mechanisms in this process. Case
studies are built upon a core of new economic theory.

ECON7550 : Global Banking & Economic Institutions

#2 (2L1T)
Inc: ECON3550
Course Coordinator: Dr D. Willis
Assessment: Mid-semester examination, project, final examination
This course is written to provide a straight forward approach to the understanding international and
global banking in a wider economic framework. It covers all the traditional course topics: credit
analysis, electronic banking, the Eurobond market, debt crisis, international supervision, commercial
banking and investment banking while also providing a solid grounding in the history of banking and its
influences on modern practices.

ECON7560 : Globalisation and Economic Development

#2 (2L)
Pre: ECON2510 or ECON2010 or ECON7010 or ECON7002
Course Coordinator: Mr A. Duhs
Changing economic development processes in the new globalised, on-line, knowledge-based economy.
Case studies will vary from year to year, depending on interests of the Co-ordinator. Initially, case
studies of India and China. Impacts of the rise of India and China on the global and Australian
economies.

ECON7570 : Contemporary Issues in Economic Development

#2 (2L)
Inc: ECON2510
Course Coordinator: Dr F. Carmignani
This course introduces the student to the literature, theoretical and applied, on various aspects of the
economics of less developed countries. Emphasis is given to both comparative theoretical approaches
and cross-country analysis of contemporary issues and policy options facing poor countries in the
context of the global economy.

ECON7720 : Ecological & Environmental Economics

#2 (2L)
Course Coordinator: Dr J. Robinson
Selected issues such as market failures, externalities, pollution control, species preservation, natural
areas, sustainable development, common property resources, global environmental & natural resources,
conservation of renewable & non-renewable resources; evaluation techniques.

ECON7730 : Natural Resource Economics

#2 (2L)
Course Coordinator: Prof H. Campbell
Applies economic theory to analyse efficient & sustainable use of natural resource stocks.

ECON7740 : Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation A

#2 (2L2P)
Rec Comp: [ECON7750 + (2020 or 7020)] or [EC875 + (212 or 866)]
Inc: ECON3220 or EC874 or 896 Res: Quota: Maximum of 60 enrolments
Course Coordinator: A/Prof R. Brown
Use of techniques of applied welfare economics & investment appraisal to undertake benefit/cost
analysis of public & private sector projects, using spreadsheets.

ECON7750 : Benefit/Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation B

#2 (2L2P)
Comp: ECON7740 or EC874
Rec Pre: ECON3220
Rec Comp: ECON2020 or 7020 or EC212 or 866
Inc: EC875 or 896
Course Coordinator: Prof H. Campbell
Uses examination of techniques of theoretical & applied welfare economics & investment appraisal to
undertake benefit/cost analysis of public & private sector projects, using spreadsheets & taking account
of risk.

Note : ECON7740 and ECON7750 are NOT run concurrently.
ECON7740 is the pre-requisite (compulsory companion) for ECON7750 and is run in the first half
of semester and is then followed by ECON7750 in the 2nd half of semester. Students who have
completed ECON3220 and are wishing to enrol in ECON7750 should contact the course co-ordinator
to discuss the start of ECON7750.
ECON7810 : Economic Evaluation and Health

#2 (2L1T)
Pre: ECON7010
Course Coordinator: Dr G. Lordan
Assessment: Assignments, examination
The course will introduce students to economic evaluation of health care interventions. In particular
students will learn the advantages and disadvantages associated with cost-effectiveness, cost-utility and
cost-benefit analysis. The course will be taught using a combination of lecture presentations, interactive
tutorials and journal article discussions.

ECON7830 : Health Economics and Policy

#2 (2L1S)
Pre: ECON7010
Rec Pre: ECON7030
Course Coordinator: Prof L. Connelly
The course provides students with an appreciation & understanding of economic debates regarding key
health sector policy issues, an understanding of the measurement of problems associated with the
economic analysis of some health sector issues & an insight into the political economy of the health
sector & the role of economists in that sector.

ECON7840 : Health & Economic Development

#2 (2L)
Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson
This course provides a balanced treatment of health issues & diseases burden in the process of economic
development. Relevant economic development theories are applied in the analysis of the reciprocal
health-development relationship; from evidence of case studies, policy implications are derived.

ECON7850 : Research Thesis

#8
Restricted: Head of School approval
Pre: ECON7830
Inc: ECON7851 or 7852
Thesis (approx 30,000 words) on topic approved by Head of School.
(If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in sem 1 must enrol in ECON7851
for both semesters. Students commencing in sem 2 must enrol in ECON7852 for both semesters.
Students enrolling in a single sem must enrol in ECON7850).


#8
Pre: ECON7830
Inc: ECON7850
Assessment: Research thesis of approx 30,000 words on topic approved by Head of School.
(If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in
ECON7851 for both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in ECON7852 for both
semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in ECON7850).


#8
Pre: ECON7830
Inc: ECON7850
Assessment: Research thesis of approx 30,000 words on topic approved by Head of School.

ECON7900 : Special Unit

#2 (2L)
Pre: Head of School approval
Inc: EC854
Course Coordinator: TBA
Selected topics relating to research & teaching interests of academic staff. Special Unit courses are
offered from time to time in the following areas: Evolutionary & Institutional Economics, Economics of
Marketing & Distribution, Labour Economics. Contact School of Economics for further information.

ECON7910 : Research Report

#2
Pre: #4 of level 7 ECON courses or 20 credit points of level 8 EC courses
Course Coordinator: Dr S. Jackson (Sem 1), Dr D. Willis (Sem 2)
Research report (maximum 10,000 words) on topic approved by the Head of School.

ECON7920 : Economic Project

#4
Pre: Permission from Head of School + #8 of level 7 ECON courses or 40 credit points of level 8 EC
courses
Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two semesters. (If
enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in sem 1 must enrol in ECON7921 for
both semesters. Students commencing in sem 2 must enrol in ECON7922 for both semesters. Students
enrolling in a single sem must enrol in ECON7920).


#4
Inc: ECON7910, 7920 or EC859 or 869
Assessment: Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two
semesters.


#4
Inc: ECON7910, 7920 or EC859 or 869
Assessment: Research assignment of maximum length 20,000 words, which may extend over two
semesters.

ECON7930 : Thesis
#4
Pre: Permission from Head of School + (ECON7310 or 7350 or 7360 and 7920 or EC859) or
(ECON2300 or 3300 or 3350 or 3360 and 7920 or EC859)
Inc: EC899
Assessment: Dissertation not exceeding 20,000 words.

ECON7931 : Thesis
#4
Inc: ECON7930 or EC899

ECON7932 : Thesis
#4
Inc: ECON7930 or EC899

ECON7940 : Masters Thesis

#6
Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon (Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon
Assessment: Research thesis of no more than 25,000 words on a topic approved by the Head of School.


#6
Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon(Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon
Inc: ECON7940


#6
Res: MIntEcon&F (Adv); MBusEcon(Adv); MDevEcon (Adv); MEcon
Inc: ECON7940

ECON8010 : Microeconomics A
#2 (2L)
Inc: EC413, ECON6010
Course Coordinator: Dr J. Carbajal-Ponce
This course focuses on the mathematical structure of microeconomics. Topics: Neoclassical consumer
and producer theory (including duality and integrability), alternatives consumer and producer theories,
partial and general equilibrium (including stability and existence), game theory, monopoly and
oligopoly (static and dynamic).

ECON8020 : Macroeconomics A
#2 (2L)
Inc: EC414, ECON6020
Course Coordinator: Dr K. Tang
Assessment: 2 Problem sets and the final exam
Recent developments in macroeconomic theory & empirical economics. There are five areas covered:
econometric methodology in the presence of non-stationary time series; endogenous approaches to
money determination; time irreversability in unemployment & business investment; new business cycle
theories; new growth theories.

ECON8030 : Microeconomics B
#2 (3C)
Pre: ECON8010
Inc: ECON6030
Course Coordinator: Prof R. Tourky
Assessment: Assignments (20%); presentations (30%); exams (50%)
This course explores in detail the economics of information and uncertainty introducing mechanism
design and agency theory at an advanced level. This course will be particularly useful for students who
wish to specialise in the area of Microeconomics.

ECON8040 : Macroeconomics B
#2 (3C)
Pre: ECON8020
Inc: ECON6040
Course Coordinator: Dr K. Tang
This course extends the core materials in the field of macroeconomics beyond that covered in
Macroeconomics A (currently ECON8020 Macroeconomic Theory). Whilst Macroeconomics A
provides a comprehensive coverage of key, standard macroeconomic analysis at the introductory PhD
level, Macroeconomics B is intended to provide a more in-depth, extended coverage of important,
contemporary, dynamic macroeconomic topics that cannot be covered in Macroeconomics A due to
time constraints. The Macroeconomics B course will be particularly useful for those students who are
writing a thesis on a topic related to macroeconomics or who wish to specialise in the area of
macroeconomics, and is seen as essential for PhD students wishing to research and build a career in the
field of macroeconomic analysis.

COURSES NOT OFFERED 2009
ECON7340 : Inter-Industry Economic Modelling

#2
1st sem; Pre: ECON2300 or 7310 or EC230 or 843; Inc: ECON6340
Students are introduced to additional tools of economic analysis in the form of input-output modelling
& linked computable general equilibrium modelling. The basic theories & concepts underlying these
techniques are explained. Emphasis is put on the application of the computer software to model
economic issues & problems, interpret the model results, & make policy recommendations.
ECON7420 : Information Economics

#2
2nd sem; Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011 or EC211 or 865; Inc: ECON6410
Economics of information & knowledge. The knowledge economy & knowledge industries. Unique
economic features of information. Information as a resource. Technology as a special type of
information. Impacts of information & communication technologies; public policy issues.
ECON7800 : Personnel Economics for Business

#2
1st sem; Pre: ECON2010, 2400, 7010 or EC211, ID226, EC865
The course draws upon recent developments in economic analyses, to study aspects of human resource
use that confront organisations e.g. payment methods, hiring & firing decisions, motivation &
productivity, & training. Topics are chosen to provide students with opportunities to exercise
analytical skills, & abilities in problem-solving & policy formation.
BRIEF COURS DESCRIPTIONS

OF OTHER COURSES MENTIONED IN CORE OR ELECTIVE LISTS
@ February 2009
ENVM7520 : Environment and Development

#2 (2L2C)
Rec Pre: [ECON7010 (economics students) or ECON7005 (non-economics students)] + ECON7570
Course Coordinator: A/Prof R. Cramb
Assessment: Two assignments (10% & 30%), seminar (10%), final examination (50%)
Socio-economic perspective of interaction between environment and development in low-income
countries. Issues and conflicts in utilisation of natural resources (land, water, forests) to develop
sustainable livelihoods. Impacts of alternative development pathways on the environment (land
degradation, pollution, biodiversity loss). Sectoral and country case studies.

FINM7401 : Finance
#2 (4C)
Inc: BSFN2401 or 7065 or 7401 or CO251 or 815 or COMM2501 or 7501 or FINM2401 or 7065 or
7805 or MEBS7106
Course Coordinator: Dr K. Alpert
Provides a comprehensive introduction to financial management & financial analysis. Focuses on
creating shareholder value. Topics include financial modelling, the time value of money, stock &
bond valuation, capital budgeting & net present value, risk & diversification, & the Capital Asset
Pricing Model.

FINM7402 : Corporate Finance

#2 (4C)
Pre: BSFN7065 or 7401 or COMM7501 or FINM7065 or 7401
Inc: BFSN3401 or BSFN7402 or CO352 or CO851 or COMM3502 or COMM7503 (or FINM3401)
Res: Quota: Minimum of 15 enrolments
Course Coordinator: Dr J. Humphrey (Sem 1), Dr V. Ragunathan (Sem 2)
In depth analysis of financial issues confronting most firms. Strong focus on application and practical
relevance. Topics include financing & dividend policy, real option valuation, risk management and mergers
& acquisitions.

FINM7403 : Portfolio Management

#2 (4C)
Inc: BSFN3402 or 7403 or CO353 or 818 or COMM3503 or 7502 or FINM3402
Course Coordinator: Dr D. Lee (Sem 1), Dr M. Holmen (Sum)
Provides students with techniques for evaluating investments on an individual basis & in the context of
portfolio. Techniques for analysing investments focus on maximising expected returns while minimising
risk. The most powerful way of achieving this objective is by creating a portfolio of investments. Topics
covered are financial statement analysis, markets & investments, equity investments, debt investments &
portfolio management.

FINM7405 : Financial Risk Management

#2 (4C)
Inc: BSFN7405 or CO853 or COMM7505
Course Coordinator: Dr C. Gaunt
Use of swaps & futures to manage interest rate, commodity price & exchange rate risk. Practical
application of important risk management principles & tools in a bond trading game.

FINM7406 : International Financial Management

#2 (3C)
Inc: BA854 or BSFN3403 or 7406 or CO354 or 854 or COMM3504 or 7506 or FINM3403
Course Coordinator: Dr S. McCarthy (Sem 1), Dr K. Benson (Sem 2)
Extends financial decision-making to the international setting. Problems introduced through exchange rates
are considered. Issues such as the determination of cost of capital, benefits of international diversification,
the quantification & hedging of economic exposure are addressed.

IBUS7302 : Operating International Business

#2 (3L)
Inc: BSEB2301 or 3303 or 7302 or 7310 or BA841 or BF841 or BI841 or IBUS2301 or 3303 or 7310 or
MGMT7400
Course Coordinator: Dr S. Venaik (sem 1), A/Prof R. Tamaschke (Sem 2)
The course is divided into two parts. The first part is a macro view of international business. It examines at
the national level the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct investment flows between
nations. The second part of the course focuses on the micro or firm level aspects of international business
management, including current research into the internationalisation processes of modern firms.

IBUS7312 : Doing Business in Asia

#2 (3L)
Inc: BA877 or BF877 or MGMT7402 or BSEB3304 or 7312 or IBUS3304
Course Coordinator: Dr S. Williams
With the economies of China and India growing rapidly, Asia is emerging as one of the key drivers of
global economic growth. The purpose of this course is to understand the environmental and organisational
issues confronted by firms doing business in Asia. These include various aspects of the external
environment such as social, economic, political, cultural, legal, customer and competitive factors, as well as
the strategic and organisational responses of firms to the complex, diverse and dynamic business challenges
in Asia. Using real-life company cases, participants will learn how to take managerial decisions and solve
business problems confronted by firms in Asia.

LAWS7010 : Legal Environment of Business

#2 (3C)
Inc: CO121 or 122 or 812 or COMM1201 or 7201 or QB119 or LAWS1100
Res: Not to be studied in JD, LLM or LLM(Adv) programs
Course Coordinator: Dr L. Toohey
Broad examination of law; equity; parliament; courts; interpretation of statutes; elements of contract law;
elements of company law; aspects of torts; restrictive trade practices; elements of income tax law.

LAWS7852 : International Trade Law

#2 (26C)
Inc: LA804 or 880 Res: GCAppLaw; GDipAppLaw; MAppLaw; LLM; LLM(Adv); MIEF
Quota: Minimum of 12 enrolments
Course Coordinator: Dr A. Davidson
Introduction to law of international trade. Topics include international business contracts, financing of
exports, carriage of goods by sea, rail & air, Incoterms, the Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods & the
role of an international trade lawyer.

PLAN7614 : Urban Management & Governance in Developing Countries

#2 (2L)
Pre: Permission of Head of School.
Res: Minimum quota of 5 students
Course Coordinator: Dr Donovan Storey
Assessment: Assignments; seminars
(Course will be cancelled if less than 5 students enrol)
Management of processes of rapid urban growth & change in cities of developing countries. Introduction to
formal & informal elements of urban management systems; exploration of alternative approaches to dealing
with problems arising from rapid urban growth.

NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED IN 2009
PLAN7637 : Urban Land & Housing in Developing Countries

#2 (2L)
Inc: GN762 or 764
Paradigm shifts in respect of basic housing; economic, political & social perspectives of low-income housing; land
tenure; formal & informal housing delivery systems; informal settlement upgrading.
POLS7107 : Globalisation, International Political Economy and Development

#2 (2S)
Course Coordinator: Prof. S. Bell
Assessment: Assignments and seminar participation
This course examines the economic and political aspects of globalisation. It introduces students to a range
of theoretical perspectives on international political economy, globalisation and development. Globalisation
is conceived of as both a distinct phenomenon in its own right and as an influence on domestic and trans-
national relations. Specific issues include consideration of the evolving international economic system and
the new governance structures that seek to shape it, and the way such processes have influenced
development outcomes.

POLS7206 : Development Administration

#2 (3S)
Inc: GT819
Course Coordinator: Until advised please contact the School's Senior Administrative Officer (Academic)
Assessment: Assignments
The administrative context of development in post-colonial states, with particular reference to sub-Saharan
Africa, Southern Asia and the Pacific. Internal bureaucratic reform and the search for political stability.
The constraints applied by external actors including the UN, WTO, international aid agencies and the
World Bank.

POLS7302 : Politics of Development

#2 (2C)
Course Coordinator: Until advised please contact the School's Senior Administrative Officer (Academic)
Assessment: Essays; attendance
This course focuses on the centrality of politics in development. It examines contemporary development
processes in relation to historical trends, and explores the ways in which local and global contexts are
increasingly interconnected in an era of globalisation. The course introduces and engages competing
approaches to development, and considers the politics and political implications of everyday lived
experiences of development policy. Throughout the course, we closely examine the politics of social
change, and consider the legacies of historical political change and their implications for contemporary
development processes and challenges.

PUBH7014 : Health Financing

#2
Inc: GHSP7138 or PUBH7850
Course Coordinator: Ms Eliana Jimenez
Assessment: Tutorial participation, presentations, two essays
This course provides a critical analysis of different models of financing health systems from a
policymaking perspective. They include State-funded, social insurance, voluntary health insurance and
community-based insurance models. Revenue collection and purchasing methods are also examined in
detail with a view of discussing their implications for policymaking and health systems management.
Particular attention is devoted to efficiency and equity issues.
The course emphasizes those aspects of health financing that are highly relevant for policymakers in
developed and developing countries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10
students.

Semester 2, 2009 External External
Semester 2, 2009 Herston Internal
PUBH7021 : Evaluation in Public Health

#2 (3C)
Course Coordinator: Dr Maria Donald
Assessment: Assignments including a major evaluation exercise
The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research
designs within the context of public health evaluation; to give them the skills to evaluate the rigour and
validity of published evaluations; and introduce them to the basics of designing and implementing effective
evaluation strategies in a range of public health contexts (e.g., individual work practice, health promotion,
screening, and large-scale public programs and policy). This course may not be offered if the enrolment
is less than 10 students.

PUBH7100 : International Disease Control Priorities

#2 (2L1T)
Course Coordinator: Prof Richard Taylor
Assessment: Presentation (40%), Essay (60%)
Description: This course covers: assessment of disease burden by cause; prevention and control of
communicable and non-communicable disease and injuries. Causes and control of: malaria, TB,
HIV/AIDS, under-nutrition, acute respiratory infection, diarrhoeal disease, vaccine preventable disease,
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, injuries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10
students.

PUBH7108 : Project Planning for International Health

#2 (2L1T)
Inc: TH906
Course Coordinator: A/Prof Peter Hill
Assessment: Individual & group assignments
Description: This course acquaints participants with the tendering processes of major international and
donor agencies, and provides sufficient knowledge and skills to collaborate in the identification of and
design of aid projects. Project design and write-up, including the use of logframe planning matrices will be
modelled. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7113 : Health & Development

#2 (2L1T)
Course Coordinator: Dr Fernanda Claudio
Assessment: Assignments , tutorials, exam
Description: This course covers several themes aimed at providing students with an understanding of the :
variety of conceptions of health and of development, and how they are measured; fundamentals of the
demographic, epidemiological, and nutritional transitions and the bi-directional interactions between health
and development; social, economic and cultural components of development and their specific interactions
with disease and fertility in various ecological settings; conceptions of socio-economic status and poverty;
a wide perspective on the determinants of health and disease, and health improvement in the international
context; and, an understanding of the organisations working in international health and their strengths and
weaknesses. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7115 : Mortality Analysis

#2 (2L1T)
Pre: PUBH7600 or equivalent
Course Coordinator: Dr C Rao
Assessment: Assignments
Description: This course broadens the disciplinary base in using various sources of demographic and
mortality data (vital registration, censuses, surveys) to understand the health of populations, with a focus on
understanding and applying demographic techniques to estimate mortality levels and patterns in developing
countries. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7600 : Introduction to Epidemiology

#2
Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Page
Assessment: Assignments, workbook exercises, end semester examination
This course covers sources of data on mortality and morbidity; measures of prevalence, incidence and risk;
epidemiological study designs; chance, bias and confounding; association and causation; epidemic
investigation; disease surveillance; screening; prevention; use of epidemiology in health services.

PUBH7610 : Applied Research & Practice

#2
Pre: PUBH7600 and PUBH7630 or equivalent
Course Coordinator: Dr Archie Clements
Assessment: Research proposals & assignments
This course takes students through the steps in a research project: problem definition, current state of
knowledge, critical appraisal of studies and evidence, study design, variables and their measurement,
ethical considerations, operational issues and report writing.

PUBH7611 : Principles of Epidemiology

#2
Rec Pre: PUBH7600
Course Coordinator: Assoc Prof M. Coory Williams
Assessment: Assignments and exam
This course will provide in-depth exposure to the fundamental concepts, research designs and analytic
strategies of epidemiology. It aims to develop a coherent understanding of the principles of epidemiology.
This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7612 : Control of Non-Communicable Disease

#2 ( 2L1T)
Rec Pre: PUBH7600 or SP801 Inc: SP806 or SM830
Course Coordinator: Assoc Prof T Vos
Assessment: Assignments & seminar participation
Description: This course addresses the causes and control of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer,
chronic lung disease, mental disorders and injury which are responsible for considerable disease burden in
developed, newly industrialised and middle income countries; and increasing in many developing countries.
This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7614 : Health Systems Organisation & Management

#2
Course Coordinator: Mr Greg Fowler (Sem 1) Prof Harvey Whiteford (Sem 2 )
Assessment: Assignments and presentations
This course provides an overview of the social, cultural and political determinants of health care and major
current issues in health care planning and management.

PUBH7616 : Burden of Disease Methods

#2
8 hours per day workshop
Course Coordinator: A/Prof T Vos
An intensive eight-day workshop (8 contact hours per day) that aims to equip students with the core skills
to conduct a national burden of disease study and to understand the key determinants of population health.
The workshop is open to UQ students and (inter)national burden of disease researchers. Enrolled students
pay an additional fee of $300 for the costs of the venue, teas and lunches. Assumed Background: This is an
intensive course with a lot of hands-on exercises requiring good basic knowledge of epidemiology and
good skills in manipulating data in Excel. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10
students.
Summer semester 2009 (to be confirmed) Herston/St Lucia Internal
PUBH7617 : Pharmacoeconomics
#2
Course Coordinator: Dr Samantha Hollingsworth
Assessment: Assignment 1 20%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 50%
This course allows students to gain practical experience in the development of economic evaluation of
pharmaceuticals. Topics covered included assessment of effectiveness data, costs, quality of life
assessment and the development of economic models of cost-effectiveness. This course may not be offered
if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7618 : Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine

#2 (Block delivery)
Pre: (Recommended PUBH7616)
Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Jan Barendregt
Assessment: 60% tutorials, 40% take-home exam
This course is taught using a combination of methods including lecture presentations, interactive tutorials,
assignments & group oral presentations. Each of these methods will be assessed individually & count
towards final grading in the course. The course will expand on concepts learnt in Health Economics and
Evaluation & will explore some of the more advanced methodological issues inherent in economic
evaluation of health care interventions. The course will focus on practical application with particular
attention devoted to the usefulness & limitations of cost-effectiveness analysis as a technique of economic
appraisal. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

Semester 2, 2009 Herston Intensive
PUBH7645 : International Health Policy

#2 (3L1T)
Course Coordinator: A/Prof Peter Hill
Assessment: Class participation, oral presentation and written assignment
Description: International Health Policy identifies key stakeholders in international health and their roles,
including WHO, World Bank, key NGO's and bilateral agencies and Global Public Private Partnerships. It
explores major international health policy and program developments, and the translation of those policies
into practice. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.

PUBH7650 : Evidence Based Health Care

#2
Rec Pre: PUBH7600
Inc: SP840
Course Coordinator: Dr Satyamurthy Anuradha
Assessment: Three assignments
Description: Evidence-based health care involves integrating the best available clinical research with
clinical experience and patient values and objectives in order to guide decision making in health care.
Students learn to: (1) find the most relevant & highest quality evidence; (2) critically appraise this evidence
&; (3) apply & adapt the evidence to varied situations. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is
less than 10 students.

PUBH7670 : Introduction to Injury Prevention & Control

#2 (1L2T)
Course Coordinator: Prof Peter Barss
Description: This course introduces students to the development of the public health approach to injury
prevention & control. It provides an overview of injury epidemiology & strategies for injury prevention &
the role of emergency services, acute care and rehabilitation medicine. This course may not be offered if
the enrolment is less than 10 students.

COURSE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED 2009
PUBH7651 : Systematic Reviews of Evidence

#2
NOT OFFERED 2009 (2nd semester)
Pre: PUBH7600, 7630
Course Coordinator:
A systematic review is a research method used to combine the results of previous studies to answer a
question in health care. This course covers the steps of a review, that is formulating a research
question, systematically searching the literature, appraising the primary studies, performing a meta-
analysis and exploration of the results. This course mainly focuses on reviews of health care
interventions, but also briefly covers reviews of diagnostic accuracy and prognostic markers. This
course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
Contacts : Schools and Sections
Faculty of Business, Economics & Law Enquiries: 3365 7111 (St. Lucia)
Fax: 3365 4788
Level 3, General Purpose North Building
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/
BEL Faculty Resource Centre Enquiries: 3365 9017 (St. Lucia)

Level 1, Colin Clark Building
School of Economics Enquiries: 3365 6570

Fax: 3365 7299
Room 659, Colin Clark Building
E-mail: [email protected].
Internet: http://www.uq.edu.au/economics/
School of Business Enquiries: 3365 6283 or 3365 6475

(UQ Business School) Level 2, Colin Clark Building
Internet: http://www.business.uq.edu.au/
TC Beirne School of Law Enquiries: 3365 2206

Forgan Smith Building
Internet: http://www.law.uq.edu.au/
Student Centre (St. Lucia) Enquiries: 3365 2600

Level 1, JD Story Building
(Enrolments) E-mail: [email protected]
(Graduations) E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.uq.edu.au/graduations/
International Student Admissions Enquiries: 3365 7941

International Education Directorate Level 2, JD Story Building
or [email protected]
Internet: http://www.uq.edu.au
Tuition Fee Payments Enquiries: 3365 2328

Revenue Section, Level 3, JD Story Building
FEE-HELP (previously PELS) E-mail: [email protected]
Information Technology Services Enquiries: 3365 6000 (Help Line)

Prentice Building
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POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN ECONOMICS

@16 February 2009

Tel: + 61 7 3365 6570

CRICOS Provider Code: 00025B

Information - Contacts ..............................................................................................................................

Graduate Certificate in Health Economics ...............................................................................37

List of Core and Elective Courses – Semester Offered ......................................................................... 48

Postgraduate Coursework Program:

Please contact an Administrative Officer in the first instance regarding

Mrs Rachel Panousis, Room 644 3365 6578 (Mon-Wed)

Ms Julie Waldon, Room 657, 3365 6684

Academic Postgraduate Program Advisors:

Dr Sukhan Jackson, Room 612, 3365 6609

A/Prof. Paul Riethmuller, Room 635, 3365 6321

Research degrees - MPhil & PhD:

Chair, Postgraduate Coordinator (Research higher Degrees)

IMPORTANT DATES 2009

FIRST SEMESTER 2009

OREINTATION – WEEK - Mon. 23 – Fri. 27 February

Classes Monday 02 March to Thursday 09 April

SECOND SEMESTER 2009

ORIENTATION – WEEK - Mon. 20 – Fri. 24 July

Classes Monday 27 July to Saturday 26 September

SUMMER SEMESTER 2009/10

Classes Monday 30 November 2009 to Thursday 24 December 2009

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2009

New Year’s Day Thursday 01 January

TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS for 2009

SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Phone

* Graduate Certificate in Economics

* Graduate Diploma in Economics

* Master of Business Economics

* Master of Business Economics (Advanced)

* Master of Development Economics

* Master of Development Economics (Advanced)

* Master of International Economics & Finance

* Master of International Economics & Finance (Advanced)

* Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

* Graduate Diploma in Health Economics

* Master of Health Economics

* Master of Health Economics (Advanced)

LIST OF CORE & ELECTIVE COURSES – SEMESTER OFFERED IN 2009

Course Code Course Name Semester Old Subject Code

Course Code Course Name Semester Old Subject Code

School of Natural and Rural Systems

UQ Business School courses

TC Beirne School of Law courses

School of Geography, Planning and

School of Political Science & International

Course Code Course Name Semester Old Subject Code

School of Population Health courses MHEcon (& Adv)

A LIST OF ALL BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COMMENCES ON PAGE 51

FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERING

Normal Program Course Study Load

Passing Grades for Degree Completion

Credit and/or Exemption on the basis of previous studies

Exemptions on the basis of equivalent undergraduate study

Credit for Previous Equivalent Postgraduate Study

Graduate Certificate in Economics – nil