Postgraduate - Course0172 - Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing faculty	Business and Economics
Abbreviated title	GradDipEcSt
CRICOS code	013388A
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton) Off-campus (Other-Aust)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0172
Contact details	Graduate Student Office Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400 Fax: +61 3 9903 1357 Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu
Course coordinator	Associate Professor He-Ling Shi, Economics; Professor Brett Inder, Econometrics

Notes

Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Off campus mode is only available to a specific cohort of students

Description

This course is designed to provide a sound understanding of economic and economic statistics issues and their function in the business world.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

supplement undergraduate qualifications with a more substantial knowledge of economic principles and quantitative methods
understand the issues underlying major economic policy decisions and the implications of those decisions
apply theoretical training to solve practical problems in a wide range of decision-making environments
develop effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
develop the skills, knowledge and motivation necessary for postgraduate study.

Structure

The course structure has two main components:

two compulsory units
a major in either economics or econometrics.

Requirements

Students must complete:

(a.) two core units (12 points):

ECX9000 Microeconomics
ECX9010 Macroeconomics

(b.) a major from those listed under 'Areas of study'.

Minimum grade for articulation

Credit average

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies, may be eligible for admission to course 3842 Master of Business Economics subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. For details visit http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3842/.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies