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Graduate Certificate in Economics GC.Ec
2009

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

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. 

Program Structure

Students choose four courses from the following: Applied Econometrics IIID*, Consumers, Firms & Markets IID, Resource & Environmental Economics IIID, Econometrics IIID*, Public Economics IIID, International Trade and Investment Policy IID, International Finance IIID, International Economic History IIID, Economic and Financial Data Analysis IID*, East Asian Economies IID, Development Economics IIID, Strategic Thinking for Decision Making IIID, Macroeconomic Theory & Policy IID, International Trade IIID, Business Data Analysis ID*, Mathematical Economics*, Economic Theory IIID, Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID, Public Finance IIID.

*students are reminded that some mathematical and statistical background is desirable for these courses.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3GC021
Tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,338 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3GC021

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Tuition fee ? International student place: $12,000 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How 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: $12,000 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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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:

*students are reminded that some mathematical and statistical background is desirable for these courses.

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Graduate Attributes

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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