Health Economics

Health economists employ economic principles to the healthcare system as a way to find out how resources can be best utilised to improve the wellbeing of inhabitants. The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics introduces students to the basic foundations of both micro and macro-economic fundamentals, and also to a selection of concepts and methods used in economics. It is the only graduate certification in Australia to offer classes in the conventional financial theory and clinic and health economics, also has a solid focus on the development of technical abilities to encourage the use of health economics in the real world. Students take up a total of four classes; 2 in economics, one in health economics and also something by the vast array of electives offered by the School of Public Health, letting them tailor their studies for their own fields of interest. Developed by researchers who have international reputations and real world experience within the area of health economics, the certification is excellent for people that want to create a lifetime career in health policy, planning and direction. A flexible and modern instruction arrangement provides options for completing the certification on the web.

An completed Bachelor degree (or equivalent).