| Course Type: | Postgraduate Coursework Degree |
| Award: | PGDipAppEc - Postgraduate Diploma In Applied Economics |
| More Information: | Department of Economics |
Key Features
The award of the Diploma will provide its recipients with a valuable, widely recognised professional qualification.
Suitable For
The Postgraduate Diploma aims to provide a professional development package for graduates in disciplines other than economics, and to give opportunities to competent graduates to become professional economists.
Career Opportunities
A wide variety of professional careers in industry, business and government.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree from a recognised university in an area other than economics. |
| Course Quota: | No |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No |
| English Language Requirements: | English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from Macquarie International. |
| Domestic Students: | Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre. Application forms are also available through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees |
| International Students: | Apply through Macquarie International |
Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Years |
| Location: | North Ryde |
| Mid Year Intake: | Yes |
| Course Commences: | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Study Options: | Full-time Part-time |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 24 |
| Enquiries: |
Enquiries regarding the Diploma in Applied Economics can be directed to: Marc Lombard Administrative enquiries can be directed to: Helen Boneham |
| Notes: |
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Structure of the Course
The Diploma consists of 6 units, 2 of which are the compulsory units ECON822 Microeconomics and ECON823 Macroeconomics, and 4 of which are electives chosen from a wide range of units offered at postgraduate level.
For comprehensive details of the course structure and units available, visit the Structure of the course page on the Economics website.
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.
It is highly recommended that students access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to enrolment to ensure a suitable schedule for lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for all enrolled units. Please note that new students are required to have their class timetable officially approved by an Academic Adviser upon enrolment and that it is subject to change due to class availability.
