Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics)

About the course

This Master of Science develops expertise in the business and economic frameworks that shape the mining and energy sectors. You’ll study how economic, financial, managerial, legal and regulatory settings influence resource projects and markets. Designed for busy professionals, including fly-in-fly-out workers, the flexible structure supports career progression into senior management or decision-making roles, with major options in Mineral Economics or Energy Economics.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for analytical and leadership roles across mining, minerals and energy organisations, consultancies and government. Skills align with work in resource-sector economics and policy, project and investment evaluation, market and price analysis, commercial strategy and management decision support. The course is suited to professionals seeking advancement into senior management, advisory or decision-making positions in the minerals and energy economics domain. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)