Australian National University
Graduate Diploma of Economics
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 Months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Understand the principles of modern economic analysis.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Economics provides a program of study for those wanting a basic understanding of modern economic analysis. It is available to graduates in any discipline who have some background in economics and quantitative methods. The program will be attractive to those whose present or intended career requires a basic ability in economic analysis. It is also a foundation for further study at a more advanced level.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Diploma in Economics requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
- Mathematical Techniques for Economic Analysis
- Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis
- Econometric Methods and Modelling
- Optimisation for Economics and Financial Economics
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- At least 10 years of work experience in an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 role.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:
- For admission purposes, a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
- Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that the minimum requirements were met.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Analyse economic problems using formal methods.
- Interpret diagrammatic and mathematical representations of economic concepts.
- Use introductory mathematical economic analysis at the graduate level and provide economic intuition for the results.
- Deploy basic estimation techniques expected of students in postgraduate study and policy related empirical work.
- Analyse the economic effects of policy changes, which is valuable for students wanting to work as professional economists or proceed to postgraduate study.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information not provided.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.
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 program.