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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Economics at The University of Queensland is a 6-month postgraduate program designed to strengthen your understanding of core economic concepts and analytical decision-making. You’ll study consumer and firm behaviour, macroeconomics and introductory econometrics, and choose an elective to suit your interests. The qualification can also be a pathway to further study in a UQ economics master’s program. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.
Career outcome
This Graduate Certificate in Economics helps prepare you for roles that value strong analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills. Graduates may work in business, government or consulting where economic reasoning, data interpretation and policy or market analysis are important. The program supports progression into more advanced economics study, which can broaden opportunities in economic analysis, strategy, finance-related roles and public policy work. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
