Economics (Bachelor of Commerce)

Economics is an important element of any commercial career or the basis of a specialist career in economic research and policy. Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business; finance; international markets and trade; health; transport; democracy and voting patterns; the environment – including policies on global warming; as well as social equity and wellbeing.

Career outcomes

• An economics major sequence can provide the background for many versatile careers in industry and finance in roles such as an analyst, forecaster, researcher and manager. In government, you may work as a policy researcher and administrator, and in education.

Units

• Competition and Industry MAE201
• The Global Economy * MAT203 MAE203
• Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance MAE256
• Economic Policy and Practice (Capstone) MAE307

Plus one unit from:

• Business Strategy in the Digital Economy MAE214
• Behavioural Economics for Business and Policy MAE215

Plus one unit from:

• Labour and Health Economics MAE304
• National Economic Policy MAE312

Plus one unit from:

• Energy, Environment and Sustainability MAE305
• Applied Econometrics for Economics and Finance MAE306

Plus one unit from:

• Choice, Strategies and Dilemmas MAE301
• Business for Social Impact MWL305
• Consultancy Experience MWL316
• Entrepreneurship Experience MWL317
• Internship MWL318
• International Consultancy Experience MWL319