Economics (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or business majoring in economics or financial management. The course provides an opportunity for students to study advanced topics in economics and to undertake supervised research.
Course structure
Students complete five subjects, including two compulsory subjects in macroeconomics and microeconomics at fourth-year level. They also submit a 15,000-word thesis equivalent to three subjects (45 credit points).
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 630
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor degree in economics or commerce, finance or business (majoring in economics is required) with at least a C Grade average at third-year level. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Career opportunities
Graduates with training in advanced economics can expect to find employment in a variety of fields across the private, public and non-profit sector. Banks and businesses employ economists in analysis and forecasting roles. Economists with policy interests can also find work in the non-profit sector, including trade unions, environmental organisations, and organisations concerned with welfare and development issues.