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Graduate Diploma in Econometrics

Official Abbreviation GradDipEconometrics
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Econometrics is a Commonwealth supported postgraduate qualification designed for either non-specialist graduates who desire knowledge of theoretical and applied econometrics, or statistics and economics graduates who seek to strengthen their competence in theoretical and applied econometrics. This diploma is useful for gaining the necessary background for the Master of Economics.
Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature to the Graduate Diploma in Econometrics should be a graduate of a recognised university or other institution as approved by the Faculty or hold an equivalent qualification or provide other evidence of adequate preparation for candidature. The previous degree need not include a major in Econometrics
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
Information for Continuing Graduate Diploma in Econometrics Students for 2008

Course Requirements
Candidates must complete units to the value of 48 cp comprising:

(a) at least 36 cp from ECON and QM units with a second digit 6 or 7;
ECON 226/326, 334/434, 497 and STAT 260, 261, 354, 356;
(b) elective units to the value of 12 cp from units of the School of Business , Economics and Public Policy;
Not more than 24 cp can be completed at 100 level and at least 12 cp must be completed at 300 level or any combination of units at 300 and 400 level.

Units are normally selected from the following:
ECON 226/326 Benefit-Cost Analysis
ECON 334/434 Rural Finance and Risk Management
ECON 371 Introductory Econometrics
ECON 374/474 Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets
ECON 376/476 Applied Econometrics
ECON 377/477 Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
ECON 497 Diploma Dissertation (enrolment requires permission from the Head of School)
QM 161/162 Business Statistics 1
QM 162/262 Business Statistics 2
QM 264/364 Introduction to Business Forecasting
QM 265/365 Business Decision Making
QM 267/367 Survey Methods for Business and Economics
STAT 260 Probablity and Simulation
STAT 261 Inference
STAT 354 Distribution Theory and Inference
STAT 356 Linear Models

Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track Summer School is available (full-fees apply)
Other Benefits

Summer Schools provide an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation.

Honours None
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Further Information

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