Graduate Certificate in Health Economics

Health economists apply economic principles to the health care system.

They use their expertise to determine how resources can best be used to improve the health of populations.

Students complete a minimum of one Public Health course (3 units) and two Economics courses (6 units).

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year 1 S1 or S2 PUB HLTH 7082 HealthEconomic Evaluation and Decision Making (S1)ORPUB HLTH 7081 HealthEconomics (S2) Public Health or Economics Elective * Public Health or Economics Elective * Public Health or Economics Elective * * Students must choose a minimum of one Public Health Course (3 units) and two Economics Courses (6 units) as listed below: Elective Courses - Select 2 courses from the following: ECON 7001 Econometrics PG ECON 7011 Intermediate Microeconomics A IID ECON 7016 Resource & Environmental Economics IIID ECON 7032 Public Economics PG ECON 7036 International Trade and Investment Policy IID ECON 7044 International Finance PG ECON 7051 Intermediate Econometrics IID* ECON 7052 East Asian Economies IID ECON 7058 Development Economics PG ECON 7062 Game Theory PG ECON 7071 Intermediate Macroeconomics IID* ECON 7072 International Trade PG ECON 7075 Intermediate Mathematical Economics IID* ECON 7114 Money, Banking & Financial Markets PG ECON 7205 Public Finance IIID* ECON 7216 Economic Statistical Theory IID* ECON 7217 Intermediate Microeconomics B IID ECON 7219 Macroeconomics IIID ECON 7220 Challenges Facing Economic Policy Makers ECON 7222 Economics for Public Policy ECON 7221 The Economics of Climate Change ECON 7228 Thinking Strategically IID ECON 7233 Managerial Economics IIID Select 1 course from the following: PUB HLTH 7100 Foundations of Public Health PUB HLTH 7074 Introduction to Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7104 Biostatistics PUB HLTH 7075 Introduction to Epidemiology PUB HLTH 7076 Health Policy and Public Health Interventions PUB HLTH 7147 Health Technology Assessment* These courses are available for students with an appropriate level of mathematical and statistical background.

Assessment

Exams, presentations and written assignments.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

The program is ideal for professionals in mid-career health policy, planning and management roles or those who plan a career in these fields. It also provides a strong foundation for researchers who wish to apply health economic methods in their area of focus.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Policy Adviser, Public Health Management, Health Economist