Bachelor
The Bachelor of Economics offers students the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles. Economics plays an important role in shaping societies and by studying economics, students develop a strong appreciation of the impact of economic policies and decisions on individuals, businesses and society more broadly. Students appreciate that economics is about social welfare, which is the wellbeing of all members of society. It is enhanced by improving economic efficiency and by promoting equity, and in the long run, through sustainable development. The degree also complements this knowledge with the option of majors across selected business disciplines.
The course provides thorough training in economic analysis and its applications to economic and business policy. Throughout the course, students develop knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, behavioural economics, game theory, and other contemporary fields including environmental economics, and economic inequality. A capstone subject of the degree synthesises knowledge from these areas of economics to study policy-making in real-world settings.
The Bachelor of Economics allows for a large spectrum of career options and employment opportunities in such roles as economist, economic analyst, econometrician, business consultant, data analyst, market analyst, policy analyst and researcher in various industries including banking, consulting, finance, insurance, public sector, resources sector, health, education, and others.
The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The study components for course completion are:
Students can choose any of the following as a second major: Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Business Law or Information Technology.
Electives can be taken from any faculty in the university, with the approval of the owning Faculty. For more information on business electives, please see the Business Electives page.
Students have an option to undertake an internship program (26600 Business Internship) as an elective within the business major or as a free elective. Students should not enrol in internship subject in the last session of study to ensure that completion of required hours of work does not impact graduation and/or international students' visa conditions.