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Course Level

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Economics

Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course provides mining industry professionals with an introduction to selected economic, financial and management issues of importance to the mineral and energy sectors. Upon completion, students are encouraged to continue their studies in the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) course.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Curtin Perth

Full-time - 6 months

$16,832
N/A

Structure

Credit Points: 100

Subjects

  • ECON6015 Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation
  • ECON6008 Natural Resources Economics
  • MGMT6040 Resource Sector Management
  • ECON6009 Mineral Market Analysis
  • ECON6013 Resource Sector Finance
  • ECON6014 Primary Energy Economics
  • ECON6017 Energy Policy
  • ECON6020 Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management
  • ECON6021 Resource Cost and Capital
  • ECON6022 Regional and Socioeconomic Impact

Entry requirements

  • Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree and at least two years post-degree, relevant work experience. Applicants without an undergraduate degree will be considered on the basis of significant work experience (at least eight years) at a recognisable level of responsibility.

Study Pathways

Upon completion, students are encouraged to continue their studies in the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) course.