Bachelor of Business (Economics)

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

In this course you will

• Become a sought-after business leader, analysing economic behaviour, making informed decisions, and driving impactful solutions for a prosperous future.  
• Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
• Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in research and data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, market insights, effective communication,  and mathematical and quantitative abilities.    
• Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's work integrated learning (WIL ) unit.

What to expect

• Have you ever wondered how and why the RBA influences interest rates? Or how we transition to a lower carbon economy? Or how do we regulate complex markets like petrol and retail electricity to provide better outcomes for consumers? Or what steps can we take to actively bridge the gender pay gap and create equal opportunities for men and women? If these questions interest you, studying economics could be a great choice.
• Economics is a unique way of thinking and analysing how the world works. Economics provides insights into national and global economy and offers ways to tackle the real-world challenges shaping our society. As an economist, your work will revolve around real-world issues to inform corporate strategy and government policy.
• In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of economics, covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics applied to contemporary issues. You will learn about the interplay between the decisions and actions of consumers, firms and governments, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and international trade. You will build skills in data and statistics to support your economic analysis.
• Real-world learning is embedded in this course, and throughout your degree, you'll have the chance to engage in practical learning opportunities that allow you to apply the theories you've learned in class to real-world situations. These opportunities include working as consultants with leading industry organisations, gaining professional work experience through our work integrated learning unit, and participating in immersive, international field projects. 

Careers and outcomes

• QUT's Bachelor of Business (Economics) degree is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as an economist in various professional domains, including government, consulting, business, and non-profit organisations. This degree will provide you with a solid foundation to tackle complex economic problems and make a valuable contribution to the world around you.
• Moreover, the skills you acquire through this program are highly transferable, opening up a myriad of opportunities across different sectors. The list of potential careers below is just a glimpse of the possibilities that await you, as the skills you develop are applicable to a wide range of professional career paths.

Possible careers

• Economic analyst
• Economic researcher
• Economics consultant
• Economics and business data analyst
• Economist
• Financial advisor/analyst
• Investment banking analyst
• Policy analyst
• Public servant
• Regulatory economist
• Risk manager