Macquarie University

It’s an indisputable fact that money makes the world go round. Consequently, some of the most important, exciting and rewarding jobs can be found in the banking and finance sector.

Qualified professional accountants are critical to the success of all businesses and organisations. With specialised knowledge, professional accountants can apply their skills broadly in the increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment.

Economic decision making by governments, businesses and individuals can significantly impact our lives, behaviour and wellbeing. Applied economic analysis is an increasingly important field, requiring people who are skilled at analysing and interpreting economic data.

Economic issues are inherent in our everyday lives. Economics affects us as consumers, employees, producers, investors, manufacturers, carers and much more. As members of society, we all need to be able to make informed decisions about the optimal allocation of our limited resources.

The finance world is continuously evolving, making it a remarkably exciting field to work in. Being able to navigate through the complex world of markets, banks and laws, and provide optimal advice about growing wealth is highly desirable in today’s economy.