Economics and Commerce

Why study this course?

In a competitive employment market, you’ll maximise your career options by developing a thorough grounding in economic theory and practice along with strong business and commercial skills.

Coupled with this breadth of knowledge, you’ll gain valuable practical skills either by way of undertaking an internship with a private or public organisation, or through an industry-based project unit in your final year. You’ll also get to experience our world-class Trading Room, using software and technology found in most modern financial institutions.

You’ll graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.

What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Economics allows you to study either the Professional Economics (Extended Major) or Financial Economics (Extended Major). The Professional Economics (Extended Major) is designed for those who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in core economic theory and practice, and combines theory with applied data analytic and statistical skills. The Financial Economics (Extended Major) focuses specifically on money, banking and financial markets at both the local and global level.

You’ll combine your knowledge of Professional Economics or Financial Economics with one of the following areas in our Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting, Business Law, Business Analytics, Management, Human Resource Management, or Marketing.

At the end of your four-year degree, you will have gained a deep knowledge of economics across a range of business functions.