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Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the 13,670 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.
Program overview
- Become a catalyst for change, helping guide consumer behaviour to drive positive impacts on industry and policy.
- Gain foundational knowledge in economics, finance, and behavioural economics.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, research, and critical thinking.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
- Study online or on campus for six months full-time or one year part-time.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
- QUT is the home to two behavioural economics centres in Australia: the ARC Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption (BITA) and the Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology (BEST).
Program overview
- Become a catalyst for change, helping guide consumer behaviour to drive positive impacts on industry and policy.
- Gain foundational knowledge in economics, finance, and behavioural economics.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, research, and critical thinking.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
- Study on campus for six months full-time.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
- QUT is the home to two behavioural economics centres in Australia: the ARC Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption (BITA) and the Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology (BEST).
Explore this course
Have you ever wondered why people make certain choices, what influences decision-making, or how psychology shapes economic behaviours? If you answered 'yes', consider delving into the world of behavioural economics. By merging insights from economics and psychology, behavioural economics allows you to explore the 'why' behind these questions and understand the intricacies of human decision-making. It helps you identify biases and devise interventions that promote more rational actions, addressing cognitive pitfalls and anomalies.
Beyond its applications in economics and government relations, behavioural economics is a versatile and powerful tool that plays a crucial role in various fields such as marketing, product design, healthcare, environmental conservation, and finance, among others.
As part of this program, you'll gain foundational knowledge of key behavioural economics principles and learn how to apply them in diverse scenarios. You'll develop the capability to contribute to public discourse on contemporary issues affecting Australia and the globe, including environmental concerns, employment, taxation, public health and infrastructure planning.
Progressing further into your studies, you'll also examine the approaches and technologies enterprises use to investigate business issues and develop insights for effective business strategies. Through hands-on application of key theories and business research tools, you'll gain skills in collecting and analysing data about the business environment (e.g., consumers and competitors) as well as its internal processes and generate insights to help businesses create value through innovation, product development and process improvement.
Flexible delivery
Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.
Careers and outcomes
Upon completing QUT's Graduate Certificate in Business (Behavioural Economics), you'll possess the necessary analytical skills and foundational knowledge to tackle real-world problems and challenges in government and society. With this expertise, you'll be well-equipped for careers in public and private sectors, particularly in policy analysis and resource allocation.
Possible careers
- Behavioural economics specialist
- Behavioural finance specialist
- Behavioural insights officer
- Behavioural scientist
- Behavioural data analysis
- Chief economist
- Director of policy and advocacy
- Executive business strategist
- Lead data analytics specialist
- Manager policy insights
- Market research consultant
- Principle behavioural analyst
- Senior policy officer
- Senior risk management strategic
You must complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertake either full time (1 semester) or part time (2 semesters).
Students are required to complete 4 units (48 credit points). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester).
- Course code
- BS39
- CRICOS code
- 031769E
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 1 - 2 years part-time
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Part time students can start in February or July. Full time students must start in July due to unit availability.
- 6 months full-time
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Part time students can start in February or July. Full time students must start in July due to unit availability.
- February and July
- July
Entry requirements
You must have one of:
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
- At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: $16,300 per course (48 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $18,400 per course (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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