Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Economics
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Economics
Qualification
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Entry requirements
An appropriate bachelors degree with at least a B- average and some background in economics, either professional or academic or both, as well as suitable quantitative skills
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have an economic toolbox that they can apply to real-world problems. Graduates will be able to apply economic frameworks to business and policy-related issues. They will be able to undertake applied economic research in a professional context and communicate this in ways appropriate for a range of stakeholders. They will be qualified to work at a fairly advanced level in government departments and agencies, state owned enterprises, banks and other private companies and consultancies in New Zealand, as well as internationally. Some graduates may be able to continue to the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Economics (VI001J) or the Master of Professional Economics (VI001G).
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Economics and Econometrics at this level can earn:
$57,000
Median earnings one year after study
$67,000
Median earnings two years after study
$98,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
95%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Motu Wellbeing and Sustainability Maori Internship
Provided by:
Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
Website:
https://motu.nz/about-us/capacity-building/scholarships/
Value:
All domestic interns at Motu receive a stipend.
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
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