Course code: To be advised
Course director: Dr Gennadi Kazakevitch
The Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development is designed specifically for people in business and state or local governmental institutions who currently hold a university degree and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge in the theoretical principles and policies of regional economic development.
On completion of this course, students should have:
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. A key selection criterion will be an assessment of whether the applicant possesses the experience and ability to successfully complete the course.
Applicants without a first degree who have a minimum of six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the School of Business and Electronic Commerce as to the 1998 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
The Graduate Certificate in Regional Economic Development is normally completed in two semesters of part-time study.
This course is offered by distance education from the School of Business and Electronic Commerce.
Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.
The course consists of the following four core subjects: