Graduate Diploma in Economics (GradDipEc)
| Course Code | FF048 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 48 |
| CRICOS code | 053965G |
Description
The Graduate Diploma in Economics is designed to provide training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics and econometrics to those with a degree in another discipline. This program is offered jointly by the Disciplines of Economics, Operations Management and Econometrics, and Finance. A graduate of this award course is prepared for a career as a professional economist or for further studies in economics or econometrics. Every effort is made to make this program accessible to part-time students. There are two intakes per year for the Graduate Diploma in Economics, with classes commencing in March and July.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Economics, students must successfully complete a total of eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:
- three compulsory foundation (5000-level) units of study (18 credit points)
- five elective units of study (30 credit points)
The units of study listed below are the units that are available for the current year only. For a full list of all units which may be included in this program (including those not currently being offered), please refer to the Faculty Handbook.
Foundation Units of Study
Elective Units of Study
- ECMT6002 Econometric Applications
- ECMT6003 Applied Business Forecasting
- ECMT6006 Applied Financial Econometrics
- ECMT6007 Panel Data Econometrics
- ECMT6510 Management Decision Making
- ECON6006 Market Structure and Strategic Behaviour
- ECON6008 International Money and Finance
- ECON6009 Economics of the Labour Market
- ECON6010 Public Economics
- ECON6016 Trade and Development
- ECON6018 Environmental Economics
- ECON6021 Financial Economics
- ECON6023 International Trade
- ECON6025 Strategic Decision Making
- ECON6026 Strategic Business Relationships
- ECON6027 Experimental Economics
- FINC5001 Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
- FINC6000 Quantitative Finance
- FINC6001 Intermediate Corporate Finance
- IBUS6018 Business Negotiations (new unit for 2010)
Enrolment Guide
The following table shows an example course progression for students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Economics on a full-time basis completing four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Units of study | Credit points | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | elective | 24 | |||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | elective | elective | elective | elective | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry Requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the master's degree OR have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution (at a standard acceptable to the Faculty).
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.
Duration of Course
Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake three or four units of study per semester, completing the eight units in two or three semesters (in one to 1.5 years).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in two to four years.