The Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics is no longer available.

Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2013

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR a relevant graduate certificate from this university.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Science

Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)

Web:

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR a relevant graduate certificate from this university.

CRICOS Code: 030139K

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).

view the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics?

Natural resource economics is the study of using, consuming and protecting resources in the specialist fields of primary production and natural environment. Students gain a thorough grounding in the theory and application of agricultural and natural resource economics, and advance their analytical skills in a specialised field. Graduates have the ability to locate, interpret, integrate and apply knowledge from different disciplinary fields. The program trains students to effectively define an issue; analyse that issue; develop solutions or approaches to addressing the issue; and present an appropriate report.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR a relevant graduate certificate from this university.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR a relevant graduate certificate from this university.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 030139K

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics

Careers

Graduates find employment as:

  • Economic advisors and consultants in private business and finance organisations in Australia and internationally;
  • Public sector managers and policy analysts of the use and management of natural resources; and
  • Planners and research officers formulating and evaluating economic policy with government and commercial agencies, both in Australia and overseas.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology

Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Economics, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

#16 from the MNatResEcon list comprising #8 from part A; and the remainder from a combination of courses from part A or part B or both.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: