Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development - GradCertRegEcDev


Course code: 2032 · Course director: Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch · Offered by distance education from the School of Business and Electronic Commerce, Gippsland campus · Normally completed in two semesters of part-time study
The Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development is designed specifically for people in business and state or local governmental institutions who currently hold a university degree and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge in the theoretical principles and policies of regional economic development.
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. A key selection criterion will be an assessment of whether the applicant possesses the experience and ability to successfully complete the course. Applicants without a first degree who have a minimum of six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates.
Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Refer to the course director for further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the School of Business and Electronic Commerce as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Course structure

The course consists of the following four core subjects: