Economics

The Graduate Certificate in Economics will help you develop an in-depth understanding of economic concepts and open doors to an advanced career, further study, or new ways of understanding the world.This six-month program is for applicants with a background in economics, whether from an undergraduate degree or prior work experience. You will develop knowledge in consumer and firm behaviour, macroeconomics, and econometrics.Benefit from the inclusion of an elective field of study, which allows you to focus on a specialised area. Electives cover a range of topics, including microeconomic theory, the economic behaviour of financial markets, health economics, and more.Use your qualification as a pathway to a master's program. You can choose from areas such as Economics, Business Economics, Development Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Health Economics, or International Economics and Finance.Join a long tradition of teaching, research and graduate excellence at UQ's School of Economics. Our economists rank among Australia's best and claim a large share of Australia's economics honours, competitive research grants and fellowships.Take the next step in your economic education and learn how to solve complex problems; improve your critical-, analytical- and logical-thinking skills; and become a leader in your workplace.FAST FACTSGlobal standingUQ’s School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Our economics researchers also ranked in the top three in Australia in the 2015 ERA Outcomes.ACCREDITATIONQuality programsPrograms offered through the School of Economics are Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) compliant to higher levels than those offered by many other Australian universities. This means you can be sure the education you receive is not only high quality, but has also been verified and accredited to rigorous national standards...