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2009

Graduate Certificate in International Economics GC.IntEc

2009

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	6 months (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

The Graduate Certificate in International 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. This specialisation in International Economics require compulsory courses in international trade and international finance be undertaken.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic
International

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3GC026 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

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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 one International Economics course:

ECON 7036: International Trade and Investment Policy

ECON 7044: International Finance IIID

ECON 7072: International Trade IIID

Plus three courses of the following courses (not already completed):

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 for Decision Making IIID

ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID

ECON 7072 International Trade IIID

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

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School of Economics Postgraduate Program Rules

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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Graduate Certificate in International Economics GC.IntEc 2009