Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy
The program is 36 units, consisting of six semester-length courses including an economics and quantitative core (24 units), and elective courses (12 units). Selection of courses is subject to approval by the program coordinator.
Core Courses (4 courses, 24 units)
- ECON8025 Diploma Microeconomics
- ECON8026 Diploma Macroeconomics
- ECON8034 Principles of Public Economics
- And one of:
Elective Courses (2 courses, 12 units)
The range of elective courses is shown under the tab 'Summary of Courses', together with information about which semester the course is currently offered. These courses are available as electives only if not previously taken.
In some cases the elective courses are subject to prerequisites. Those under the heading 'Higher Level Elective Courses' are intended primarily for masters programs. Not all the elective courses may be offered in any particular semester or year. Students should check the particular course homepage for details.
Students may seek approval to include as electives, courses offered in the Master of International and Development Economics offered by the Crawford School of Economics and Government, or courses from graduate coursework programs offered elsewhere in the University.
Progression
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy with an average grade of 70% are eligible to progress to the Master of Economic Policy program. Other masters degree programs in related fields are also available to those successfully completing the Graduate Diploma.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
