Graduate Certificate of Economics

Minimum 24 Units

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Academic plan CECON
CRICOS code 082256G
UAC code
- 830238 (GCert Ec)

Field of Education
- Economics and Econometrics

Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate of Economics requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:

18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy

ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy

STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

ECHI1006 The Australian Economy: Past and Present

EMET7001 Introduction to Analysis of Economic Models and Data

Study Options

Year 1	ECON7073 Microeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units	ECON7074 Macroeconomic Principles for Economic Policy 6 units	EMET7001 Introduction to Analysis of Economic Models and Data 6 units	STAT7055 Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance 6 units
Year 1

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65%.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Cognate disciplines

Economics.

Annual indicative fee for domestic students: $13,656.00

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $17,400.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

The Graduate Certificate of Economics is designed to provide a foundation in economics for whose prior economics training is minimal or nonexistent. The Graduate Certificate will be attractive to those whose present or intended career calls for them to understand and appreciate economic discussion and analysis.

Career Options

ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.

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NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

understand the economic principles that underpin modern economics;
undertake elementary economic analysis;
communicate analytical reasoning in writing; and
to provide economic intuition for the evaluation of economic policy using basic economic analysis

Further Information

Students who are intending to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Economics or the Master of Economics, Master of Applied Economics and Master of Economic Policy are required to complete EMET7001 instead of ECHI1006.

For Domestic Students applying through UAC: If you have completed an overseas qualification, please send a scanned copy of your original testamur (graduation certificate) and academic transcript through to info.cbe@anu.edu.au. The scanned documents should be in colour and unaltered in size. Please include your name and UAC number in the email.

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About this degree

This program requires the completion of 4 courses (24 units), and would typically be undertaken full-time in one semester.

Enrolment Status

While it is possible for domestic students to enrol in fewer courses per semester, ie. undertake part-time study, it will take you longer to complete your program. International students must undertake full-time study.

Study Options