ECON5005 Quantitative Tools for Economics (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
ECON5005 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Economics. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 经济学定量工具
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Economics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study aims to provide a mathematical skillset that enables students to thrive in their study of economics. Topics covered include linear algebra; functional analysis in two-, three-, and multi-dimensional space; differential calculus; unconstrained and constrained functional optimisation; and behaviour of dynamic systems.
ECON5005 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "I took this course and I remember there was ni tutorial scheduled bcuz it was done by a tutor abroad so it was only uploaded. Easy course though"
On Reddit: "I was doing a masters of economics this semester prior to changing degrees, but Quantitative methods for economics (ECON5005) is a foundational unit that assumed no prior calculus knowledge. If you can do high school level math you should be fine to build on that. Grad diploma i…"
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Q: Is ECON5005 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.2/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches ECON5005, and when is it offered?
A: ECON5005 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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