Overview

A major in Economics will teach you to think like an economist.  Economists are social scientists who aim to understand human decision-making and use that understanding to achieve positive outcomes for people in complex, real-world settings.  In business, economic reasoning is used to make strategic decisions related to marketplace positioning, … For more content click the Read More button below. With its intellectually rich history and rigorous pragmatism, economics is the language of power and policy.  A major in Economics prepares you to solve complex problems in business and government using concepts, skills, and approaches underpinned by time-tested principles.  Your training in this major will develop your technical, analytical, and interpretational skills, and your ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.  You will graduate prepared for an exciting career addressing important social and/or financial issues in business, government, academia, entrepreneurship, or politics.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BPPE3478 - Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Prescribed Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Flexible Core12 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Additional Information

Honours

Honours level study is available for students completing the Economics major.

For students considering taking Honours, it is recommended to take ECON3202 Mathematical Economics.

Students interested in Honours should refer to the Honours stream record for entry requirements.

Further information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. 
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.

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