127411 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics

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 bachelors 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. It is available as a part-time program in a combination of intensive course work modules and normal semester class work which any be taken either as an internal or external student. As a part-time program it can normally be completed in a period of approximately one calendar year. 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.

Course Organisation

Students must complete the equivalent of four full units( or a combination of half units). This may include one full unit from the Curtin Business School. Students may select units in accordance with their particular interest area, for example mine finance, mineral economics, mineral industry management.

Special Note

Contact hours specified reflect teaching undertaken over a short intensive period (for instance over an eight day period) and not hours per week over a standard semester. Students should not select more than four half units (12.5 credits) in any given semester.

Availability

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.