GDip Offerings
The Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Economic Policy is designed to expose anyone with an undergraduate degree and at least some formal training in undergraduate economics to a wide range of issues related to the formulation of economic policy. A variety of topics such as: new and emerging policy insights, frameworks, and evidence informing economic policy design will be covered.
Professional and Academic Development
This program is designed for non-economists working on economic policy in government, central banks and other organizations, as well as people who already have an undergraduate degree in economics wishing to take courses that are at the forefront of current economic policy debates.
There are two main pathways to earning a GDip:
- Current Students: Type 2: Concurrent GDip will allow students enrolled in another graduate program (PhD or Master’s) to earn a GDip in Economic Policy along with their own degree.
- Professional Development: Type 3: Direct Entry GDip will lead to a stand-alone credential in economic policy for professional or academic purposes.
How long is the program?
The Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy is a 2.0 credit (4 course) program, delivered exclusively online, and intended for part-time registration (1-2 courses per term).
The expectation is that most students will complete the G.Dip in Economic Policy in 12-18 months.
Applicants can enter the program in the Fall, Winter or Summer terms.
Courses
What is the admissions criteria?
- Undergraduate degree with a GPA of 9.0 (out of 12.0) or higher
- University-level introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics with a C+ or higher in each
- University-level calculus and linear algebra with a C+ or higher in each
Students who maintain an average of B+ or higher during the course of their Graduate Diploma would be given strong consideration for admission to Carleton’s Master’s program in Economics. The applicant may be admitted to the extended M.A. program if the applicant meets most admission requirements but is missing some advanced coursework in Economics.
GDip Handbook
Application Information & FAQs
General Information
General graduate queries
Renée Lortie, Graduate Administrator
In-Program GDip advising
Professor Vivian Hoffman, GDip Program Supervisor