Australian National University

Graduate Certificate of Economics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Build a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic analysis and statistics, with a focus on understanding and applying economic reasoning to policy and business issues.

Course overview

ANU’s Graduate Certificate of Economics provides foundational postgraduate study in economics for students with little or no previous economics training. The course develops an understanding of the principles that underpin modern economic analysis and how they can be applied to economic and policy issues.

You will study microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, mathematical techniques for economics and introductory statistics. These areas build the technical and analytical skills needed to interpret economic information and communicate economic reasoning.

The program consists entirely of compulsory study, with four 6-unit courses making up the required 24 ANU units. ANU states that it would typically be completed full-time in one semester, with part-time study available to domestic students.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 Months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
$5,667
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Estimated per-course fee is based on the 2027 program fee. The course requires 24 ANU units (four 6-unit courses). Actual course fees may vary.
Campus
Acton
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

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

  • Microeconomic Analysis
  • Macroeconomic Analysis
  • Mathematical Techniques for Economic Analysis
  • Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present one of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • At least 10 years of work experience in an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 role.

For applicants using a bachelor's degree, ANU calculates the GPA using either all grades from the completed degree or all grades except those from the final semester or equivalent study period. The higher of the two GPA calculations is used for admission.

Applicants must meet the program's academic and non-academic requirements and ANU's English language requirements. Admission may be competitive, so meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee entry. Applicants may be ranked based on academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. If required, ranking may also consider a GPA calculated from the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters and/or higher-level English language proficiency.

Before enrolment, ANU will reassess the bachelor's degree of successful applicants to confirm that the minimum admission requirements have been met.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for course credit or an exemption based on previous formal, non-formal or informal learning, including relevant previous study or professional experience. You will need to provide supporting documentation when applying. ANU assesses applications based on how the prior learning meets the learning outcomes of the relevant course or program.

Contact ANU for further information about applying for credit or exemption.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the economic principles that underpin modern economics.
  • Implement core technical economic analysis in both microeconomics and macroeconomics.
  • Effectively communicate analytical reasoning in writing.
  • Explain economic intuition for the evaluation of economic policy for a non-specialist audience.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Annual indicative fee in 2027: $22,670 (domestic full-fee paying place).

The indicative fee is based on the 24 ANU units required to complete the Graduate Certificate of Economics, normally four 6-unit courses. Individual course fees may vary by discipline and are reviewed annually.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The courses studied.
  • Credit received for previous study.
  • Changes to course fees, which are reviewed annually.

All students are also required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Student fees are subject to change. Contact ANU directly to confirm current fees.

FEE-HELP may be available to eligible domestic full-fee paying students to assist with tuition fees. ANU classifies most domestic graduate coursework students as paying Domestic Tuition Fees rather than CSP fees.