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Graduate Diploma in Economics (GD-ECO) // Course structure

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Course structure

The Diploma consists of eight semester-length subjects comprising two core economics subjects, a quantitative subject and five elective subjects.

All commencing Graduate Diploma in Economics students are required to seek study planning advice from the program director before enrolling into subjects

Subject options

Two core economics subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ECON40001 Advanced Microeconomics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ECON40002 Advanced Macroeconomics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Quantitative subject

One of:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ECOM30002 Econometrics 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ECOM40006 Econometrics 3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Five elective subjects:

Selected from third year (level three), fourth year (level four), diploma level and advanced offerings of the Faculty as approved by the Academic Director of the program. An elective subject may not be taken if a candidate has previously completed a subject of similar content. Note that some fourth year (level four) subjects are not available to Diploma students.

Last updated: 30 January 2024