Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Economics is designed for professionals wishing to upskill or those seeking to start a new career in the area of Economics. This program will provide students with a solid foundation in economic principles, quantitative reasoning and decision-making.
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Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate with a minimum WAM of 65 can apply to articulate into the Master of Applied Economics program and will receive 24 UOC of credit transfer.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Business and economic knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
- Professionals
2.
Problem solving: Students will define and address business and economic problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Leaders
- Professionals
3.
Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Leaders
- Professionals
4.
Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business and economic thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
- Global citizens
- Professionals
Program Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Economics (7412) with a minimum WAM of 65 can articulate to the 96 UOC Master of Applied Economics (8429) with 24 UOC of course credit applied to program (reducing program length to 72 UOC).
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Associated Programs
Postgraduate Pathway
Master of Applied Economics - MAppEc8429 - Applied Economics
Nested Postgraduate Program
Master of Applied Economics - MAppEc8429 - Applied Economics
Program Fees
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