Graduate Diploma of Economics

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	23807
Version	8
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an appropriate AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a discipline other than economics from this or another university; and Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of foundation level economics - either through completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree subject in economics or through practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of foundation level statistics – either through completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree subject in statistics, or through practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance. Applicants without foundation level statistics will be required to complete CO5124 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling instead of EC5216 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation in Economics.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Economics, JCU graduates will be able to: Analyse economic theory from both historical and recent perspectives Consolidate the range of different economic methodologies Synthesise sustainable economic, social and environmental practices and value systems Critically analyse contemporary economic policy issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on an intradisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence Apply creative thinking effectively to economic analysis Present complex economic analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using effective oral presentation skills Present complex economic analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication Work effectively towards completing a directed small scale research-based project, demonstrating knowledge of research principles Exercise independent ethical judgment in solving different economic policy problems Explain characteristics specific to the tropics which are relevant to economic decision making.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

EC5204:03 Managerial Economics

EC5205:03 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development

EC5206:03 Macroeconomic Policy

EC5207:03 Contemporary Economic Policy and Social Welfare

EC5202:03 Cost Benefit Analysis

EC5216:03 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation in Economics [or some students may be required to undertake CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling instead, as a condition of entry]

EC5217:03 Behavioural Economics for Sustainable Policy

EC5218:03 Economics and Sustainable Resource Management

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville
External

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Students admitted without foundation level statistics will be required to complete CO5124 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling instead of EC5216 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation in Economics.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply.

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Advanced standing will not be granted for work experience or undergraduate studies.

Award Details

Award title	Graduate Diploma of Economics
Approved abbreviation	GDipEc
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Economics are eligible for entry to the Master of Economics, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the graduate diploma.