Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies?

This course is aimed at graduates of disciplines other than economics or commerce, those who have undertaken only the equivalent of first-year economics, or graduates of more than 10 years standing. It is designed to provide a sound understanding of economic and economic statistics issues and their function in the business world.

Students supplement their undergraduate qualifications with a more substantial knowledge of economic principles and quantitative methods and gain an understanding of the issues underlying major economic policy decisions and the implications of those decisions.

View the full 2013 Postgraduate Course Guide

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 23,820 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Off campus mode is only available to a specific cohort of students

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

Course code: 0172

CRICOS code: 013388A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   If you wish to pre-assess yourself for admission to this course visit the Course Enquiry Portal
For international admission and application enquiries, contact study@monash.edu
For all other enquiries contact:
Graduate Student Office
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400
Fax: +61 3 9903 1357
Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu
or visit: Graduate Student Office

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 33,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Off campus mode is only available to a specific cohort of students

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

Course code: 0172

CRICOS code: 013388A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Contacts, forms and checklists for international students

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification and achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 55% or an equivalent GPA as determined by the Faculty. It is preferred that applicants have successfully completed year 12 mathematics or equivalent. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on their entire academic record.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

For application closing dates visit the faculty page

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification and achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 55% or an equivalent GPA as determined by the Faculty. It is preferred that applicants have successfully completed year 12 mathematics or equivalent. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on their entire academic record.

English requirements for international students

Minimum overall test score required is 6.5. The individual band scores required: reading 6.0, listening 6.0, writing 6.0, speaking 6.0, or TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 5, or an internet-based TOEFL score of 100 with 24 plus in writing and no section lower than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

For application closing dates visit the faculty page

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.