Applied Econometrics - B6036
Master's degree
There are plenty of forces and factors that influence the contemporary business landscape. To better know how to prepare for or navigate through some of these phenomena, businesses draw on the power of empirical data modelling. This takes the expertise of professionals with an advanced understanding of econometrics – and the ways quantitative data can lead to innovative solutions.
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE
This postgraduate degree gives you an advanced understanding of the analytical and technical skills needed to apply econometric thinking to a number of business challenges. Learning from and working with global leaders in the field, you’ll build on your current study and work experience to open up all sorts of opportunities for a more impactful career.
ELEVATE YOUR EXPERTISE
By the time you complete the Master of Applied Econometrics, you’ll have advanced your expertise in quantitative modelling, forecasting and data in ways that make you more capable than ever of working with numbers – and using them to make a more positive impact too.
Ready to tap into the power of data to drive real change in the world?
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
1 or 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), depending on prior qualifications and/or professional experience. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Applied Econometrics |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
**Due to unit availability and progression requirements, Entry Level 2 (full-time) is restricted to Semester 1 commencement only, and is not available for mid-year (Semester 2) intake.
| Entry level 1: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average in a STEM or business area that includes a 1st year statistics or mathematics unit or equivalent. |
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| Entry level 2: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) in a STEM or business area that includes an advanced unit on econometrics or statistics or equivalent and Australian graduate certificate / honours degree (or equivalent). OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a STEM or business area that includes an advanced unit on econometrics or statistics or equivalent and two years relevant professional experience*. |
*Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
Applicants who have completed relevant discipline units in an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) may be exempted from undertaking advanced preparatory units and will be able to choose an alternative unit, in consultation with the Course Director.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$38,000
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.