Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units 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 off-campus distributed learning 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 knowledge and skill in the principles of health economics, and their application to health care 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. This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Centre for Health Program Evaluation (Department of Economics) as to the 2002 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 units considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

Units are studied sequentially in four twelve-week study periods (SP) over the course of a year. In general, study periods are as follows: SP1 -- January to March; SP2 -- April to June; SP3 -- July to September; SP4 -- October to December. Precise dates will be provided on enrolment.
The course consists of four units:
Three core units:

One elective chosen from the following units*

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

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