Econometrics (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Graduate Diploma in Econometrics

Length

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course is designed for those who wish to acquire knowledge of econometric theory and practice, which is in demand in practically every branch of commerce, business, and economics. Prior to admission candidates are required to demonstrate an aptitude for mathematical and statistical work.

Course structure

Students complete eight subjects, including one or two compulsory subjects - depending on previous studies. All students must complete at least three third or fourth-year subjects. Those with a degree majoring in economics undertake microeconomics and macroeconomics subjects at fourth-year level; all others complete similar subjects at second-year level. All other students are required to complete microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory subjects at second-year level.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points.

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/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Applicants with comparable qualifications are also considered.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Specialists in econometrics may find employment in areas of the public and private sectors requiring statistical expertise. Positions include data analyst or forecaster in the private or public sectors, or quantitative researcher in public organisations such as the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and the Productivity Commission.