127411 v.7 Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics

GradCertMinEcon(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018030B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course provides mining industry professionals with an introduction to selected economic, financial and management issues of importance to the mineral and energy sectors.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised university and two years' work experience.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is the equivalent of one semester of full-time study or one year part-time. It is available as a part-time program in a combination of intensive course work modules and normal semester classwork which may be taken either as an internal or external student. Students normally enter the program during first semester each year. Depending upon previous experience, qualifications and background, students may be required to undertake foundation units in economics and accounting as part of the course.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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
10939	v.6	Natural Resources Economics 601	32.0	25.0
312811	v.1	Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601	6.0	25.0
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	3.0	25.0
		OR
301729	v.3	Applied Geology and Geophysics 602	40.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11714	v.4	Mining 601	16.0	12.5
11715	v.4	Mineral Processing 601	16.0	12.5
11716	v.4	Mineral Exploration 601	16.0	12.5
310170	v.2	Economics for Managers 551	3.0	25.0