313885 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics
GradDipAppEcon(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074560M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics enables students to study units in theoretical and applied microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course caters for graduates of degrees in other disciplines as well as students who have studied economics previously and may wish to update their knowledge and understanding. The course may be particularly suitable to Economics teachers who are seeking a professional qualification in economics at the postgraduate level.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree from a recognised institution in a discipline other than economics or an Economics qualification awarded more than 10 years ago.
Duration and Availability
This course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13503 | v.4 | Introductory Econometrics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305580 | v.2 | Environmental Economics for Business 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305813 | v.4 | Finance Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307795 | v.2 | Economic Principles 515 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13504 | v.4 | Macroeconomics 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13506 | v.4 | Microeconomics 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13509 | v.4 | Economic Theory 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 13314 | v.3 | International Trade 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13508 | v.3 | Econometrics 513 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13510 | v.4 | Economics Asian Development 507 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13513 | v.5 | International Economics 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13514 | v.4 | Economic Policy 506 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312406 | v.1 | Introduction to Research Methods 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313472 | v.1 | Public Economics 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
