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Graduate Certificate in Economics GC.Ec
2010

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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

Not a domestic applicant? ?

Apply through SATAC www.satac.edu.au
Tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,429 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or equivalent.

How to Apply ?

Apply through SATAC: www.satac.edu.au

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Tuition fee ? International student place: $12,600 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

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: $12,600 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Assumed Knowledge ?
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or equivalent.
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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

You must complete four of the following courses to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Economics (a minimum of 12 units):  

Available Semester 1 & 2 
Available Semester 1
  • ECON 7075 Mathematical Economics IID*
  • ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID*
  • ECON 7050 International Economic History IIID
  • ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets IIID
  • ECON 7058 Development Economics IIID
  • ECON 7032 Public Economics IIID (Course information available late 2009)
  • ECON 7072 International Trade IIID
  • ECON 7215 Time Series Econometrics IIID
Available Semester Two

*These courses require some mathematical and statistical background.

Please note: Currently, these courses link to Course Planner 2009. Please consult Course Planner in late 2009 for up to date course information, availability and scheduling for 2010.

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Graduate Attributes

School of Economics Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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