These are mandatory and all come with course.
The Master of Economics (MEcon) at the University of Otago will equip students to be either professional practitioners or academic researchers in the field of Economics.
It can also provide a pathway to doctoral-level study in Economics. The degree consists of both coursework and a research dissertation.
The normal admission requirement is a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Economics and an average grade of at least B+ for the relevant 300-level papers.
Candidates should have also completed 300-level papers in mathematical economics and econometrics. Admission based on alternative qualifications and experience is possible.
The Master of Economics can be completed in one year of full-time, or it's equivalent in part-time, study. You may begin the MEcon degree in the first or second semester.
A candidate must normally complete the requirements for the program in 12 months of full-time study, and a part-time candidate within four years of commencing the Programme.
$71,987
| Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $53,291 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
| Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate programme | IELTS | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| IELTS Online | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Bachelor’s degree in Economics (must include mathematical economics and econometrics) with B (70%-74.9%) grades in the final year of study or
have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
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