Graduate Certificate in Economics GC.Ec

2009

Program Outline

The Graduate Certificate in Economics is designed to provide training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics to graduates of other disciplines.

The program is particularly suitable for managers and key decision makers who wish to expand their understanding of economic principles and applications.

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate are required to undertake intermediate level courses to the value of 12 units. 

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in International Economics
• Master of Applied Economics

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least a credit average.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3GC021 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,338 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
Prerequisites:	Relevant Bachelor's degree
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Tuition fee:	International student place: $12,000 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Courses

Students choose four courses from the following: ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID* ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics IID ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Economics IIID ECON 7022 Econometric Theory IIID* ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID ECON 7036 International Trade and Investment Policy IID ECON 7044 International Finance IIID ECON 7050 International Economic History IIID ECON 7051 Intermediate Econometrics IID* ECON 7052 East Asian Economies IID ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID ECON 7062 Strategic Thinking IIID ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID ECON 7072 International Trade IIID ECON 7075 Mathematical Economics* ECON 7096 Economic Theory IIID ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID  *students are reminded that some mathematical and statistical background is desirable for these courses.

Graduate Attributes

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

Useful Links

Program Rules

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Rules