The Graduate Certificate of Asia Pacific Studies from Crawford School offers students a focused exploration of the political, economic, and cultural dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region, equipping them with essential analytical skills and knowledge for understanding contemporary issues in this vital area. Ideal for student with or without an economics or a strong history in mathematics.
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Career options
Graduates from Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University (ANU) are playing key roles in Australian Commonwealth and state governments, not-for-profits and social enterprises, advocacy organisations, international bodies and agencies.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Apply economic logic and tools to analyse key issues in economies in the region.
- Construct arguments that build off the academic literature on Asia-Pacific economies.
Program Delivery
Our program delivery emphasises interactive and real-time engagement, ensuring that all graduate courses are available for both online and on-campus students. All learners, including those online, are required to attend scheduled classes. Participating in this combined model promotes connection between online and in-person cohorts, allowing for a richer understanding and fostering networking opportunities.
Delivery methods include live lectures via Zoom, pre-recorded content, dual delivery seminars and workshops for real-time interaction Attendance and participation are expected and may be assessed, providing a consistent and engaging educational experience for all students, regardless of their location.
Pathway to a Master degree
You may wish to consider extending your Graduate Certificate to complete a Master degree. Your 24 units of study in the Graduate Certificate may count as credit towards the Master of Environmental and Resource Economics, Master of International and Development Economics or Master of Public Policy.