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.
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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