Graduate Certificate in Economics

The Graduate Certificate in Economics, UNSW Sydney, is a pathway to economics, designed for professionals looking to upskill or those seeking to start a new career in the area of Economics. Develop solid foundations in economic principles, quantitative reasoning and decision-making.

Graduates move toward a career or further study in economic policy, economic theory, public policy and economic development.

Why choose this graduate certificate?

IIn less than a year, gain specific skills related to your career or academic aspirations. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate makes you eligible for the Master of Applied Economics. More theory-orientated students who show high performance in the Graduate Certificate will be eligible for entry into the Master of Economics.

Choose electives in core competencies that are targeted to suit your professional or academic goals. Topics include markets and frictions, statistics for econometrics, financial econometrics and international macroeconomics. See the program structure for detailed information.

UNSW Business School is a leading business school in the Asia-Pacific, consistently ranking within the top 50 worldwide for Economics and Econometrics. In Australia, we are rated “Well above world standard” for Economics by the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) government assessment. Read more about our rankings and reputation.

Our programs are shaped by industry leaders and world-class academics who recognise the future will present career opportunities that don’t exist today. Our students build professional networks among more than 90,000 Business School alumni worldwide. The skills and insights gained from your Graduate Certificate in Economics can have an immediate positive effect on your career.

During this postgraduate degree you will have access to a suite of professional development opportunities offered by Career Accelerator, that are exclusive to UNSW’s Business School students. Career Accelerator helps you build industry connections through networking, mentoring, internships and global business practicums opportunities.

Who is this degree for?

• Those interested in a pathway to a master’s degree in economics
• People who wish to gain knowledge and skills in economics

Job and career prospects

The graduate certificate may lead to further studies in economics, which will open up many career opportunities in:

• Government departments, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, Australian Bureau of Statistics, and The Treasury
  
• International organisations, including the major banks
• Consulting firms
• Research centres
• Educational institutions

The Graduate Certificate in Economics consists of 4 courses (24 UOC): two core courses and two elective courses.

Core courses

Prescribed Electives

Choose two from the following

• ECON5101 Microeconomics
• ECON5102 Macroeconomics
• ECON5205 Econometrics

A recognised bachelor’s degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas institution.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics (7412) with a minimum WAM of 65% can apply to articulate into the Master of Applied Economics program and will receive 24 UOC of Advanced Standing. Students with a minimum WAM of 70% can apply to articulate into the Master of Economics program.

Assumed knowledge: A level of knowledge equivalent to a first-year undergraduate mathematics subject is assumed. Students without such knowledge are advised to contact the Postgraduate Coursework Director in Economics, complete an appropriate self-assessment of university mathematics knowledge before the commencement of their first term and complete a Maths bridging course where appropriate.

International students are also required to satisfy the UNSW Business School English Language requirement of IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each subtest) or equivalent test.