Graduate Certificate in Economics

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Economics at Sydney University combines academic rigor with industry-relevant training in economics, econometrics, and financial economics. Designed for professionals seeking career advancement or a change, this program provides a foundation in problem-solving and prepares graduates for careers in government, finance, and academia. The program features accessible teaching methods and offers a pathway to further study in the Master of Economics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program provides training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics, and financial economics, combining an enhanced focus on industry-relevant training with academic rigour. Handbooks for future years, including for new courses commencing in a future year will progressively be available in November each year. evening teaching times and lecture recordings, is made to make this program accessible to professionals and part-time students.

Careers:

With further study opportunities including the Master of Economics, be prepared for a career in economics, econometrics and finance. Our graduates have held positions in federal and state policy departments and international financial agencies, markets and institutions. Many of our recent graduates have gone on to hold senior positions in Treasury, the Reserve Bank and other policy departments across federal and state governments, as well as in international financial agencies, markets and institutions.

Other:

The Economics program at Sydney is the preferred professional development qualifications for many employers. With a combination of industry-relevant training and academic rigour, the course is a benchmark for high-end postgraduate economics training in Australia.