Macau University of Science and Technology
Master of Applied Economics
Study Plan
(Applicable for students admitted in the academic year 2020/2021 and afterwards)
I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Applied Economics program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years. (Students admitted in or before academic year 2019/2020, please refer to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the intake academic year study plan.)
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese and English
IV. Academic Field
Applied Economics
V. Course Structure
This program includes five core courses, six elective courses and a master's degree thesis.
Table (I) Core Courses (15 credits)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MBJZ01 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
MBJZ02 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
MBJZ03 | Intermediate Econometrics I | 3 |
MBJZ04 | Intermediate Econometrics II | 3 |
MBJZ05 | Research Methodology | 3 |
Table (II) Elective Courses* (18 credits)
A. Select four elective courses from the following eight courses.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MBJE01 | Financial Economics | 3 |
MBJE02 | Money and Banking | 3 |
MBJE03 | Behavioral Economics | 3 |
MBJE04 | International Trade Theory and Policy | 3 |
MBJE05 | International Finance Theory and Policy | 3 |
MBJE06 | Law and Economics | 3 |
MBJE12 | Industrial Economic Analysis | 3 |
MBJE13 | Regional Economic Analysis | 3 |
B. Select two elective courses from the following four courses.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MBJE07 | Special Topic in Economics I | 3 |
MBJE08 | Special Topic in Economics II | 3 |
MBJE09 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
MBJE11 | Financial Derivative | 3 |
*The University has the ultimate right to decide which course or whether the course will be opened for all elective subjects.
Table (III) Thesis (12 credits)
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MBJZ06 | Thesis | 12 |
VI. Study Requirement
Students are required to complete 33 credits, including 5 core courses and 6 elective courses regulated by study plan, during study period.
Students have to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
After finishing the course work, students will be assessed by different ways depending on regulations established by the instructor and MSB.
VII. Study Period
The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.
In general, classes will be arranged from Monday to Friday daytime or night. (Classes will be scheduled during daytime in the Academic Year 2023/2024)
VIII. Requirements for Graduation
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis)
Abided by the regulations of the University
Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If students pass all courses required in Table (I) and (II) above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.
Note: All curriculum programs and study plan are based on the newest announcement of the BOLETIM OFICIAL DA REGIÃO ADMINISTRATIVA ESPECIAL DE MACAU.
※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.
