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If you are looking for flexibility by completing a shorter graduate qualification in economics, the Melbourne Business School's Graduate Diploma in Economics provides this. You should acquire and be able to apply the skills of a professional economist at an honours level. Those with good results will be eligible for graduate level study in economics and econometrics at the Masters and Graduate Research levels.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
Please note:
If you have an economics background will normally be required to have a major in economics including calculus-based economics subjects plus an econometrics subject with a weighted average mark of at least 75% across the major to meet the analytical or mathematical prerequisite requirements.
If you are an applicant from a non-economics background, you will require an undergraduate major of a mathematical/analytical nature including calculus, linear algebra, and statistics subjects with a weighted average mark of at least 75% and will also be required to have completed microeconomics and macroeconomics subjects at least at the second-year level.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
Calculate your eligibilityAll applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79+
PEARSON
64+
CAMBRIDGE
176+
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79+
PEARSON
64+
CAMBRIDGE
176+
Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples:
Economist, Reserve Bank of Australia
Economist, Productivity Commission
Research Fellow, Australian National University
Senior Commercial Analyst, Telstra
Network Strategy Consultant, Ericsson
Economist, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance
You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:
Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.
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