Australia / New Zealand students
International students
COURSE
Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics
GC-MNEREC
TAUGHT BY: Faculty of Business and Law, WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE)
About offering
This course will provide you with an introduction to economic, financial and management issues important to the mineral and energy sectors. You will choose from a range of coursework units and tailor your studies to suit your professional needs and interests.
What you'll learn
- examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
- analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
- access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
- develop skills in communication to allow decision making in a business setting; recognise the different approaches needed to communicate with different audiences
Why study Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics
- Take advantage of excellent networking opportunities with other resource sector professionals.
- Many of our graduates now occupy senior managerial or decision-making roles. Graduates have also used the degree to establish their own companies.
- We maintain close, collaborative links with the University of Chile which allows you to take some units in Santiago.
- Units are delivered in a flexible, block release format.
- Our courses are highly industry focused.
Admission criteria
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Other notes for international students
It is available as a part-time program in a combination of intensive course work modules and normal semester classwork which may be taken either as an internal or external student.
Students normally enter the program during first semester each year. Depending upon previous experience, qualifications and background, students may be required to undertake foundation units in economics and accounting as part of the course.
Entry into this program is via competitive entry. There are a limited number of places available and these are allocated to the highest ranked applicants for each round of offers.
Read the application requirements for further detail.
English language proficiency
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are as outlined in the IELTS table below. Additional information on how you can meet the English requirement can be found on the English proficiency page.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
Course prerequisites
Other notes for international students
It is available as a part-time program in a combination of intensive course work modules and normal semester classwork which may be taken either as an internal or external student.
Students normally enter the program during first semester each year. Depending upon previous experience, qualifications and background, students may be required to undertake foundation units in economics and accounting as part of the course.
Entry into this program is via competitive entry. There are a limited number of places available and these are allocated to the highest ranked applicants for each round of offers.
Read the application requirements for further detail.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 60
Advanced standing / credit transfer / recognition of prior learning
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Credit for recognised learning (CRL) is the term Curtin uses to describe advanced standing, academic credit or recognition of prior learning.
You may be entitled to credit for recognised learning for formal, non-formal or informal learning.
Formal learning is learning that takes place through a structured program of learning that leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially recognised qualification. Recognised institutions include, but are not limited to, RTO providers and universities. Non-formal learning is adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience.
Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
For further information, please visit our credit for recognised learning webpage or contact our CRL Office on crl@curtin.edu.au or 1300 222 888.
Credit for recognised learning (CRL) is the term Curtin uses to describe advanced standing, academic credit or recognition of prior learning.
You may be entitled to credit for recognised learning for formal, non-formal or informal learning.
Formal learning is learning that takes place through a structured program of learning that leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially recognised qualification. Recognised institutions include, but are not limited to, RTO providers and universities. Non-formal learning is adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience.
Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
For further information, please see our credit for previous study website or contact tne_pathways@curtin.edu.au.
Fees and charges
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Domestic fee paying postgraduate
| Student type | Cost | Domestic What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place? A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees. |
$15,500* |
|---|
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
Use the Fee Calculator for an estimate of individual unit fees. There may also be some additional costs. For more information, see other fees and charges.
International student indicative fees for 2018
| International onshore – fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $16,800* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $16,800* |
| Total indicative course fee | $16,800* |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | N/A |
The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International’s offshore site.
Where you can study
View the academic calendar for semester and trimester start dates.
On Campus and Online
Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
How to apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice:
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.
Apply nowNext steps
If you are successful in your application to study at Curtin, you will receive a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer. To find out more about this process, view our enrolment web page.
You may also like to find out how you can obtain financial assistance or apply for a scholarship and prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week).
Where to get further information
- More about studying at Curtin
- Visit the WA Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website
- Visit the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
- Visit the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) website
- Our admission appeals and grievance process
Applicants applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Find information on how you can apply to study at Curtin with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
Applicants with other international qualifications
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- Curtin course code: GC-MNEREC
- CRICOS code: 018030B
- This offering was last updated on: August 17, 2018