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Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

Course code: 0171 + Course abbreviation: PostgradDipEc + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course provides a fourth year of study for students wishing to extend their knowledge in the areas of their undergraduate majors in accounting and finance, econometrics, economics, or management.

The course can also be undertaken as a research preliminary qualification. It provides a year of study for students who wish to undertake a higher degree by research, but do not meet the admission requirements. Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics with an average of 70% or above may consider applying for the Master of Philosophy.

Students undertaking this course are able to apply for a Commonwealth-supported place.

Entry requirements

Candidates for admission require a pass degree in the proposed discipline area of study (namely economics, economic history, econometrics, accounting and finance, management) with an average mark of 70% or above from a recognised tertiary institution.

Advanced standing

No credit for work done previously is available in this postgraduate diploma.

Course structure

For course structure details, refer to the entry for the Master of Philosophy (Preliminary Year).

Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics with an average of 70% or above may consider applying for the Master of Philosophy.

Contact details

Course directors

Associate Professor Les Nethercott (accounting), Associate Professor Brett Inder (econometrics), Dr Michael White (economics, economic history), to be advised (management)

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