Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Bachelor

Shape policy and strategy across a range of industries. Learn from industry professionals with opportunities for a study tour and practical experiences.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

BS05, 003491G

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$14,500 per year / $43,500 total

International Fees

$31,100 per year / $93,300 total

ATAR

76

About this course

Meet the academic requirements for professional membership of the Economics Society of Australia.
Study inflation, interest rates, competition, business strategy, maximisation of resources and the impact of decisions made by government.
Prepare yourself for a career as a business analyst, economist, financial project manager, quantitative analyst, risk manager or statistician
You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.

Study locations

Gardens Point

Online

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Within the corporate world, economists work as analysts and consultants. Economists guide the strategic direction of firms to respond to changes in global economic conditions, structural changes within the sector or changes in government policy. In government, economists design and evaluate policy at all levels from treasury to health and education and everything in between.

You will be employable in a variety of settings, from a range of government, treasury, policy and economic development roles, to manufacturing, transport, communications, banking, insurance and investment.

Graduate positions include:

private and public sector economist
business analyst
business consultant
public sector manager.

Professional recognition

You will meet the academic requirements for professional membership of the Economics Society of Australia.

Research pathways Bachelor of Business (Honours) option

High-achieving students who wish to take further studies may enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business (Honours).

Possible careers

Administrator
Banker
Banking and Finance Professional
Business Analyst
Corporate Secretary
Economist
Financial Advisor/Analyst
Financial Project Manager
Government Officer
Investment Manager
Policy Officer
Public Servant
Quantitative Analyst
Risk Manager
Statistician
Stockbroker

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

79.3%

Overall satisfaction

83.5%

Skill scale

53.9%

Teaching scale

74.5%

Employed full-time

$55.8k

Average salary

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