Graduate Diploma in Economics

This course can provide a formal qualification in the field of economics for graduates with little background in the discipline, or it can act as a refresher course in economics for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago. It is also a broadening course for those who wish to extend their knowledge of economics into areas not previously studied such as Economic Development, Economic Policy, Agricultural and Resource Economics or Advanced Economic Theory. Finally, it can be a qualifying step towards higher studies, particularly the Master of Economics program.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Economics have career options including positions in federal and state public services as policy officers, analysts, economic modellers, advisers, trade and industry officers, private sector positions in financial management, forecasting, banking, insurance, agribusiness and agriculture, international positions with agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations and agribusiness firms.

Students are required to complete eight units including:

• ECON101 Introductory Microeconomics
• ECON102 Introductory Macroeconomics
• QM461 Quantitative Techniques for Management

And 5 subjects from one of the following majors:

• Agricultural and Resource Economics
• General Program

Our aim is to offer you the most flexible study options without losing any of the rigour required in a quality tertiary education. You can study on campus for a traditional face-to-face education experience, or from wherever you are; our new generation of online study is making tertiary education more accessible than ever. Originally named New England University College, UNE was established as a college of the University of Sydney in 1938. It was the second university established in New South Wales and Australia’s first regional university. In 1954 the University became fully independent as the University of New England and pioneered teaching by correspondence to external students.

UNE offers a distinctive on-campus experience which is strengthened by one of Australia’s oldest residential systems. Living in any of the eight colleges offers students the best in modern on-campus living with superb academic support, pastoral care and the opportunity to partake in a wide range of social and sporting activities. UNE is internationally recognised for its innovative approach to online teaching and research excellence with 87% of its research fields rated world standard or above.

Research endeavours are supported through a number of flagship research centres:

• The Animal and Genetics Breeding Unit (AGBU)
• The Centre for Agriculture and Law (AgLaw)
• Centre for Local Government
• Institute for Rural Futures (IRF)
• The Paleoscience Research Centre and
• The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia (SiMERR).

As the biggest regional employer and an externally engaged organisation, the University actively pursues effective partnerships and plays a significant role in Armidale and wider rural and regional communities.