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Overview

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.

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.

What you’ll learn

This Graduate Certificate is a 24-unit program that will enable you to understand and analyse economic policies and use economic concepts and methods to analyse key issues in environmental and resource economics.

You will have the opportunity to explore the world of economics focusing on environmental and resource management, and be equipped with the knowledge and skills that are in high demand in the field of analysing and evaluating human interactions with environment and resources allocation.

The program draws on the expertise of globally renowned researchers and teachers in the field at ANU and will allow you to enjoy flexible study modes at your own pace, interact with future leaders, and be part of the Crawford School alumni network.

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 generally 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.