Division of Economic and Financial Studies

Postgraduate Diploma In Applied Economics

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
Co-ordinator of the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Applied Economics
Department of Economics
Building E4A, Room 436
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Telephone: (61 2) 9850 8501
Fax:(61 2) 9850 8586

Administrative enquiries can be directed to:

Helen Boneham
Departmental Executive Administrator
Building E4A, Room 410
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Telephone: (61 2) 9850 8488
E-mail:
economics@efs.mq.edu.au

Notes:
  • Advanced standing towards the Master of Economics program will be granted for satisfactory completion of the four elective units in the Postgraduate Diploma. ECON822 and ECON823 do not count as credit towards the Master of Economics.

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.