Overview

IPS Certified Practitioner in Economics (Year 3) focuses on advanced and applied economic analysis, equipping learners with the skills to understand industry structures, economic development, monetary systems, energy markets, and transport economics. Through Advanced Quantitative Methods, learners strengthen their ability to analyse economic data, evaluate complex challenges, and support evidence-based decision-making. This stage prepares learners to apply economic knowledge to real-world industry, policy, and strategic challenges.

Accreditation

The program is offered by IPS, an independent professional development organisation based in Australia. It is designed to support skill development, knowledge building, and career progression through flexible online learning, providing a structured and comprehensive pathway aligned with professional development goals and industry‑relevant knowledge areas.

Programme Structure

The program is delivered through a structured, multi-stage pathway progressing from foundational to advanced levels. It consists of three stages, each covering units designed to build knowledge, analytical capability, and practical understanding.

IPS Stage 4: Associate Stage (Year 1)

ECO401: Microeconomics
ECO402: Macroeconomics
ECO403: Economic History
ECO404: Political Economy
ECO405: Econometrics
ECO406: Agricultural Economics

IPS Stage 5: Specialist Stage (Year 2)

ECO501: Regional Economics
ECO502: Public Economics
ECO503: Labour Economics
ECO504: Environmental Economics
ECO505: Health Economics
ECO506: Urban Economics

IPS Stage 6: Practitioner Stage (Year 3)

ECO601: Industrial Organisation
ECO602: Development Economics
ECO603: Monetary Economics
ECO604: Energy Economics
ECO605: Transport Economics
ECO606: Advanced Quantitative Methods

Audience

This program is suitable for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of economics across different levels of complexity. It is ideal for learners who prefer flexible, self‑paced study and wish to build knowledge for academic, professional, or personal purposes. It is particularly relevant for those interested in careers in business, public policy, finance, research, or related fields.

Lecturers

The program is a self‑directed learning experience with no live lectures or instructor‑led teaching. All materials, assessments, and progress tracking are delivered through an automated online platform, encouraging ownership of learning, independent thinking, and problem‑solving through structured content and guided resources.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced, Fully structured
No support at all
No interaction at all

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Economics View 28 other Bachelors in Economics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

150 AUD / year

≈ 150 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

150 AUD / year

≈ 150 AUD / year

Additional Details

An additional AUD 25 applies for the PDF certificate

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