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Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics GD.AppEc
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics provides training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics, catering for graduates of degrees in other disciplines as well as students who have studied economics previously.  

The Graduate Diploma provides an opportunity to build upon prior learning and it can articulate to the Master of Applied Economics program. Students enrolled in a Graduate Diploma are required to undertake intermediate level courses to the value of 24 units.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3GD013
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
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 ?

SATAC Code: 3GD013

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
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? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
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

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics you must complete eight courses (a minimum of 24 units) as specified: 

Both the following core courses (total of 6 units): 

Available Semester 1 or 2 

ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics IID 
ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID* 

One of the following quantitative courses: 

Available Semester 1

ECON 7075 Mathematical Economics IID 
ECON 7001 Topics in Applied Econometrics IIID* 

Available Semester 2 

ECON 7022 Econometric Theory IIID* 

Available Semester 1 or 2 

ECON 7051 Intermediate Econometrics IID* 

At least 5 courses (15 units) not previously completed. 9 units must be IIID level courses:

Available Semester 1

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

Available Semester 2 

ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Eco IIID 
ECON 7022 Econometric Theory IIID* 
ECON 7036 International Trade & Investment Policy IID 
ECON 7044 International Finance IIID  
ECON 7062 Strategic Thinking IIID 
ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID (Course information available late 2009)
ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID 
ECON 7052 East Asian Economies IID 


* These courses require some mathematical or 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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