Graduate Certificate in Economics and Resource Policy
Graduate Certificate in Economics and Resource Policy
Influence the economic and resource policies of tomorrow Economics and resource policy is about devising strategies for managing the essential resources that fuel our growth and development. Those who choose this career path find themselves in a pivotal role, actively addressing pressing global challenges. Whether crafting policies for sustainable environmental…
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Influence the economic and resource policies of tomorrow
Economics and resource policy is about devising strategies for managing the essential resources that fuel our growth and development. Those who choose this career path find themselves in a pivotal role, actively addressing pressing global challenges. Whether crafting policies for sustainable environmental practices, improving workforce efficiency, or promoting responsible resource development, economics and resource policy professionals can have a profound and lasting impact on the world.
What will you do?
Completed over six months, our Graduate Certificate in Economics and Resource Policy is designed to enhance your employability, with practical skills for both academic and professional success. You will:
• explore concepts like incentives, opportunity costs, trade-offs, externalities, and efficiency
• apply economic principles across various domains, including public policy, international trade, agribusiness, and natural resources
• learn advanced methods for examining, modelling and analysing data
• craft economic reports, written summaries of current events, and research projects
• access support services like the Economics Drop-in Centre, Writing Centre, and Maths Learning Centre
• develop interpersonal and soft skills for effective communication.
Equipped with newfound insights, you’ll be empowered to offer expert advice on corporate strategies, unravel the context behind current events, shape public policies for a more promising world, and navigate your own personal choices with discernment.
Where could it take you?
Our graduates pursue a wide range of exciting careers and research trajectories. As an economic analyst, you might evaluate corporate strategies. As a policy analyst within government, you could spearhead the overhaul of regulatory frameworks. Opportunities extend to stock markets, the expansive arena of food, agriculture and resource industries, and the dynamic domain of banking, financial services, and consulting. The graduate certificate can also lead into our graduate diploma or Master of Economics and Resource Policy, and eventually secure your pathway to a PhD.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Banker; Business Analyst; Business Data Analyst; Econometrician; Economic Researcher; Economist
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
