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La Trobe University
University Handbook 2012

Postgraduate Diploma in Economics

Course code/s: LPEC Melbourne

Course Description

This course is designed for students who have completed a Bachelor degree in economics, finance, or business majoring in economics or financial management. The course provides an opportunity for students to study advanced topics in economics and to undertake supervised research.

Admission requirements

An Australian Bachelor degree in economics or commerce, finance or business, majoring in economics is required, with at least a C grade average at third year level. Applicants with comparable qualifications will be considered.

Degree requirements

Candidates must complete five subjects including macroeconomics and microeconomics at fourth year level. In addition, candidates must submit a thesis equivalent to three subjects (15,000 words).

Course structure

Teaching period Subject title Subject code
TE-SEM-1 Macroeconomics ECO4MAE
TE-SEM-1 Microeconomics ECO4MIE
TE-SEM-1 Postgraduate Thesis Part A ECO4PGA
TE-SEM-2 Postgraduate Thesis Part B ECO4PGB
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 Three 4th year elective subjects in Economics or Finance