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Graduate Certificate in Health Economics


General Information

Course code: 2680 + Offered by off-campus learning from the Department of Economics, Clayton campus, through the Health Economics Unit, Centre for Health Program Evaluation + Full-fee-paying course: unit fee $1650 (2002 fee)

Aims

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 applicaton to health care policy and education. 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.

Entry requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or a minimum of two years relevant employment experience. The course 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 of the course of study. Refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

The course consists of three core units and one elective unit.

Core units
Elective unit

One elective chosen from the following unitsÜ:

Ü 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.
** UNIT SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY APPROVAL.

Further information

For further information, contact either the course director, Ms Jennifer Watts, telephone (03) 9496 4416, or the course administrator, Ms Sandy Johnson, telephone (03) 9496 4443, email Sandra.Johnson@buseco.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Sandy Johnson, CHPE, PO Box 477, West Heidelberg, Victoria 3081. Applications should be received at least six weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant study period.

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