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About the course
Develop high-level economic analysis and decision-making skills in a one-year program designed for graduates without a prior economics background. You’ll build foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical techniques and statistics, then tailor your study with electives such as environmental economics, health economics and economic development. You’ll strengthen critical thinking, logic and analytical skills through coursework in contemporary economics at graduate diploma level.
Career outcome
This qualification can support career moves into roles requiring economic and quantitative analysis across government, policy, consulting and industry. Graduates may contribute to economic evaluation, market and data analysis, forecasting, and evidence-based decision-making in areas such as health, environment and development. It can also provide a pathway to further postgraduate study in economics. Outcomes align with graduate diploma-level work in economics-focused settings. 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***
