Graduate Certificate in Economics

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Economics, students must complete 24 UOC comprised of:

• 12 UOC of core courses
• 12 UOC of prescribed electives

Core Courses (12 UOC)

• Quantitative Methods for Business
• Business Economics

Prescribed Electives (12 UOC)

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
• Any postgraduate economics course

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have a recognised bachelor's degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics (7412) with a minimum WAM of 65 per cent can apply to articulate into the Master of Applied Economics program and will receive 24 units of credit (UOC) of Advanced Standing.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Contact the university for further information. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application.

You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses.
• Prior study in the medium of English.
• Other qualifications.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• 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.
• 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.
• Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
• 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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year full fee (2025): $20,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 UOC per year).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• 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.