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Professional Certificate in Public Policy PC.PubPol
2009

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

Program Outline

The new Professional Certificate in Public Policy aims to provide students with a practical understanding of public policy through training in theoretical and applied economics.

This program is suitable for graduates of other disciplines who with to enhance their career prospects; particularly those in government services careers or in the private sector working closely with the government.

Program Structure

Two courses chosen from: Resource & Environmental Economics IIID, International Finance IIID, Development Economics IIID, International Economic History IIID, International Trade IIID, Money, Banking and Financial Markets IIID, Public Finance IIID, Climate Change: Mitigation & Adaptation, Fiscal Federalism in Australia.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3PC005
Tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $3,936 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 work experience.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3PC005

International applicants

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Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Not offered to international students.

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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

Two courses chosen from:

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Graduate Attributes

Graduate Attributes

 

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Program Rules

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Rules

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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