Graduate Certificate in Digital Economy

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Economy comprises four core courses (subjects).

Core courses (subjects)

• Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis
• Cryptofinance
• Blockchain/Web3 Platforms and Strategies
• The Digital Economy

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

You must have an Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent or a higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the graduate certificate, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).

Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.

English language requirements

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad, critical and practical understanding of contemporary issues and practices across digital technologies, with a focus on blockchain, distributed ledger technologies and other emerging digital innovations.
• Apply concepts, principles, theories and methods in the areas of digital economy to contribute to the strategic and operational goals of an organisation.
• Analyse and evaluate digital strategies and solutions to resolve complex problems, drawing on solutions from both theoretical frameworks and contemporary practice.
• Apply reasoned judgments to solve a variety of business and technology-related problems, considering ethical, regulatory and global perspectives.
• Reflect on performance feedback to identify and implement strategies for personal and professional improvement.
• Communicate complex business data and technology concepts effectively to both professionals and non-professionals across diverse contexts.
• Adopt an adaptive and collaborative approach to working with others in various professional and intercultural contexts.

Career outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Economy will equip you for a career at the forefront of the new global digital economy.

It will prepare you to work in a globalised, international environment as a business analyst, consultant, policy advisor or manager in the many and varied business sectors that adopt blockchain technology. These may include finance, banking, health, trade, supply chain as well as logistics and a range of government and social service agencies requiring expertise in the field.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $4,800 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $19,200
Indicative full-course fee: $19,200

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 48 credit point (4 units) course structure completed over 6 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.