The ANU brings its expertise in economics and business to degrees in the areas of trade and international economic relations.  Postgraduate degrees in these areas are based on firm economic foundations to provide students with the basis for careers in business, government and NGOs.  The Master of International Trade and Economic Relations is designed to equip students with theoretical understanding and technical skills that can be applied in specific settings or that can be used to analyse economic data and to critically evaluate applied research in the area.  The Graduate Diploma in International Trade and Economic Relations provides an entry pathway for students who do not have a strong economics background.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must have a bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution.
2. Applicants should have a performance average of 65% or better (or equivalent) over the last two years of the bachelor degree. For equivalent overseas qualifications, the relative standing of the university may be taken into consideration. As an indication, equivalent overseas grades include a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a first class degree.
3. Applicants who fail to meet the academic entry requirement under (ii) above may be considered for entry if they can demonstrate at least one year of full-time relevant work experience which was undertaken after graduation from the degree.
4. Applicants must have a background in economics, mathematics and quantitative methods at least equivalent to the first courses in an undergraduate economics major at an Australian university. Those without an adequate background will be required to undertake some preliminary coursework in these areas.
5. Applicants must satisfy the University's English Language requirement. 
6. Admission is not automatic and is at the discretion of the Dean.
7. Enrolment for commencement in Semester 2 (July) is only approved by the Coordinator of the program after consideration of the candidate's academic background because certain courses assume prerequisite knowledge from Semester 1 courses.

Applications

• Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents - Postgraduate Coursework Application Form (Local Students)
• International Applicants from outside Australia - Postgraduate Coursework Application Form (International Students)

Information on the International Equivalents for Consideration of Admission can be found here.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.