Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Economics

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Economics equips students with a comprehensive understanding of behavioural economics principles, including heuristics and biases in decision-making. It provides a foundation in applied behavioural science tools, such as causal inference and trial design. Graduates are prepared for careers in consulting, policy development, product design, and consumer experience, where they can apply behavioural insights to improve decision-making and outcomes.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Economics provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles of behavioural economics. This course provides a foundation in standard economic theory and builds the behavioural models on this foundation. This includes heuristics and biases in individual decision making and their implications in strategic interactions. Students are also given a grounding in fundamental tools of applied behavioural science, such as causal inference and trial design. This course is designed to provide skills that students could apply in existing roles or in managing behavioural science practitioners.

Outline:

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of eight subjects (3 credit points each).

Careers:

Career options include positions in consulting, policy development, product design and consumer experience.