Minerals and Energy Economics,GC-MNEREC

Curtin University

Australia, Perth

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Curtin University

Australia , Perth

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

018030B

Campuses

Perth City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Jan-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 18,357 / year

Next Intake 6-Jan-2026

Minerals and Energy Economics,GC-MNEREC

About

Overview

This course will introduce you to economic, financial and management issues relevant to the mineral and energy sectors. You can tailor your studies to suit your professional needs and interests.

What you'll learn

examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
develop skills in communication to allow decision making in a business setting; recognise the different approaches needed to communicate with different audiences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree and at least two years post-degree, relevant work experience. Applicants without an undergraduate degree will be considered on the basis of significant work experience (at least eight years) at a recognisable level of responsibility.

Other notes for international students

It is available as a part-time program in a combination of intensive course work modules and normal semester classwork which may be taken either as an internal or external student.

Students normally enter the program during first semester each year. Depending upon previous experience, qualifications and background, students may be required to undertake foundation units in economics and accounting as part of the course.

Entry into this program is via competitive entry. There are a limited number of places available and these are allocated to the highest ranked applicants for each round of offers.

Read the application requirements for further detail.

Application Requirements

If you’re applying for the Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics course, please select the ‘How to Apply’ button for further instructions. You’ll also need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.

Part A: Employer recommendation
Part B: Referee report
Part C: Personal Statement
Part D: Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Unsure about your English proficiency level or pathway?

I don’t know my English level.

If you are unsure of your English skill level, we can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to assess your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.

Assess your English

I know my English level, what English course should I do?

Use your current English language proficiency test score to calculate the Curtin English pathway to your university study.

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Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

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Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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English Program Requirements

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 18,357

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

1. Gather your documents

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
The Awarding institution
A Notary Public Office
The official Government body
An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

2. Submit your application

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

Navigating to the relevant course page
Click ‘Apply now’
When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

3. Accept your Curtin offer

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment – a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

4. Apply for your visa

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

5. Prepare to go

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.