Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Graduate Certificate in Health Economics


Course code: QCHEPC * Course abbreviation: GradCertHlthEc * Course director: Ms Jennifer Watts * Offered by distance education from the Department of Economics, Clayton campus, through the Centre for Health Program Evaluation
This course is designed to provide those involved in the health care industry with intensive training in the economic approach to policy and evaluation. The economic analysis of developments in the health care sector is of interest to those involved in the production, use, delivery and regulation of health care programs and interventions.
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant employment experience.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Health Economics Unit (Department of Economics) as to the 2001 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
The graduate certificate is normally completed in two semesters of part-time study. 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.

Course structure

The course consists of four subjects:
Three core subjects:

One elective chosen from the following subjects*

* THE LIST OF ELECTIVES MAY BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE EXISTING UNDERGRADUATE ECONOMICS SUBJECTS OFFERED AT SECOND AND THIRD-YEAR LEVELS. SUCH SUBJECTS WOULD BE ADAPTED FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING.

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