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

This degree will provide you with a sound understanding of today’s complex economic environment and the skills to design economic systems that promote welfare, fairness and sustainability. You’ll learn about how modern economies operate, trade and grow; the role of prices and markets in allocating scarce resources; and the sorts of policy interventions that can be introduced when economic outcomes are less than optimal.

Key Features

• You'll become proficient in microeconomic and macroeconomic policy with some exposure to financial economics and econometrics, giving you the strong theoretical background required for a successful career in either the public or private sector.
• You can tailor this degree to your needs and interests by studying traditional areas such as econometrics, finance, trade and development, or units from other areas such as languages, philosophy, politics or sociology.
• An emphasis on applied economic skills provided by the study of econometrics will allow you to meet the expectations of major employers, such as commercial and investment banks, economic consultancies, state and federal departments, and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

• business journalist
• econometrician
• economist
• financial analyst
• investment analyst
• management consultant
• market analyst
• planning/policy analyst
• public administrator
• researcher
• statistician
• stockbroker