Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability (Partnership with Modern Money Lab) course comprises two core subjects and two electives.

Core subjects

• Foundations of Real-World Economics
• Foundations of Modern Money, Institutions and Markets

Electives

Choose two of the following:

• Data Analysis for Economic and Ecological Issues
• Contending Perspectives in Economic Analysis
• Ecological Economics
• Real-World Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics of the Real World
• International Finance and Modern Monetary Theory
• Sustainable Health Economics
• Inequality, Equity and Employment

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Any Australian bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a business-related discipline.
• Any Australian bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent AND at least two years of post-degree professional work experience.
• Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven years of relevant work experience.

English language requirements

International applicants must have an Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability is designed to equip you with core knowledge and skills that will become increasingly important and in-demand in the years to come. A postgraduate course in economics will prepare you for a career in a wide variety of institutions as an economist or a variety of related roles, such as:

• Public servant
• Policy adviser
• Sustainability development adviser
• Business analyst

Learning outcomes

To meet the learning outcomes of the Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability, you are required to demonstrate:

• Oral and written communication skills applicable to present advanced concepts related to ecological economics and modern monetary theory, financial and monetary systems to businesses, policy makers and broader communities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills in drawing economic insights based on varying schools of thoughts in economics and other disciplines.
• Problem solving, quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills in analysing economic and ecological issues.
• Listening, comprehension and cognitive skills in discussing economic reform proposals and evaluating consequences of economic policy changes.