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Graduate Certificate in Health Economics
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration 6 months full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC067
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The program is designed to provide specialisation in the related fields of health economics, health policy and health care management with a particular focus on international health systems. Graduates will develop the capacity to design health reform programs, analyse policy effectiveness, perform economic evaluations of health care interventions, and identify challenges for policy implementation and governance issues by combining management skills with a sound knowledge of economics and public health policies.
The flexible structure of the program allows students to tailor their studies according to their educational background or career aspirations, focussing on the economic, health policy or management aspects of health care delivery and planning in countries at different stages of development.
- Program Structure
Students complete 2 courses in thematic areas in Economics, 1 course in thematic areas in Health Economics and 1 course in thematic areas in Public Health.
- Assessment
Exams, presentations and written assignments.
- Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC067 Tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $9,500 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC067International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Tuition fee International student place: $13,500 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Subject to availability CRICOS 075812K Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyHow to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Tuition fee International student place: $13,500 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Economics Courses - Select 2 courses from the following:
- ECON 7001 Econometrics IIID*
- ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics A IID
- ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Economics 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 Game Theory IIID
- ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID*
- ECON 7072 International Trade IIID
- ECON 7075 Intermediate Mathematical Economics IID*
- ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID
- ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID*
- ECON 7216 Economic Statistical Theory IID*
- ECON 7217 Intermediate Microeconomics B IID
- ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID
- ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers
- ECON 7222 Economics for Public Policy
- ECON 7221 The Economics of Climate Change
- ECON 7227 Advanced Mathematical Economics IIID*
- ECON 7233 Managerial Economics IIID
Health Economics Courses - Select 1 course from the following:
- PUB HLTH 7081 Health Economics
- PUB HLTH 7082 Health Economic Evaluation and Decision Making
Public Health Courses - Select 1 course from the following:
- PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health
- PUB HLTH 7074 Introduction to Biostatistics
- PUB HLTH 7104 Biostatistics
* These courses are available for students with an appropriate level of mathematical and statistical background.
- Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find employment in Ministries of Health around the world, health insurance funds, the pharmaceutical industry, management consultancies, academia and international organisations. The program is ideal for professionals in mid-career health policy, planning and management roles or those who plan a career in these fields.
Potential careers
Policy Adviser, Public Health Management, Health Economist
- Graduate Attributes
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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