Economics as a discipline is constantly evolving to help us understand how and why we allocated resources. It analyses important issues such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, taxes, pollution, crime, finance, inequality, international competition, consumer behaviour, world trade and economic growth.

This course provides the knowledge and skills required in the management of enterprises in both the public and private sectors. This involves both a broad-based multidisciplinary approach and the opportunity for focused, professional training in areas such as economics and finance.

You will complete core business, economics and finance courses and build on your classroom learning through a compulsory industry placement during the third year. You may also choose to study overseas. 

Career Outcomes

Employment prospects in the financial and insurance services sector is expected to grow by 8.5% in the next five years^. RMIT's economics and finance graduates will be well positioned to launch careers across a range of industries, such as banking, stockbroking, funds management, insurance, superannuation, not-for-profits, and government organisations.

Careers are available to graduates including: 

• corporate, business or financial analyst
• corporate accountant
• treasury dealer
• risk management consultant
• economist
• financial investment advisor or manager
• finance manager
• funds manager
• financial broker.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.

Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA)

Membership and opportunities

• Students eligible for membership category: Student
• Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate
• Graduates eligible for membership category: Associate (require 3+ years experience)