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Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability is a self-contained introduction to modern monetary theory and ecological economics. Learn foundational concepts of ecological economics and modern financial systems, and develop communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jun, Sep

About this course

The Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability is a self-contained introduction to modern monetary theory and ecological economics. Learn foundational concepts of ecological economics and modern financial systems, and develop communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


During this course, you will learn to analyse economic and ecological issues, discuss economic reform proposals and evaluate consequences of economic policy changes. You will also be exposed to a range of different schools of thought in economics and other disciplines. This course is designed to supplement higher education with a qualification in the field of economics of sustainability, and suits early and mid-career professionals wishing to update and develop specialist knowledge in these increasingly important areas. This graduate certificate also acts as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Economics of Sustainability.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

To meet the learning outcomes of the Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability, you are required to demonstrate:

  • Oral and written communication skills applicable to present advanced concepts related to ecological economics and modern monetary theory, financial and monetary systems to businesses, policy makers and broader communities.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills in drawing economic insights based on varying schools of thoughts in economics and other disciplines.
  • Problem solving, quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills in analysing economic and ecological issues.
  • Listening, comprehension and cognitive skills in discussing economic reform proposals and evaluating consequences of economic policy changes.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Torrens University Australia.
75.6%
Overall satisfaction
83.4%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
90.1%
Employed full-time
$102k
Average salary