Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Highlights

• Meet the academic requirements for professional membership of the Economics Society of Australia.
• Study inflation, interest rates, competition, business strategy, maximization of resources and the impact of decisions made by the government.
• Prepare yourself for a career as a business analyst, economist, financial project manager, quantitative analyst, risk manager or statistician
• You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.

Why choose this course?

Economics is more than just a business discipline—it’s a way of looking at the world. It’s about important issues such as unemployment, inflation, interest rates, competition, business strategy, the sustainable use of resources and the impact of decisions made by governments. An understanding of economics is essential to understanding real-world issues and finding real solutions.

With the help of world-class economists, you will develop essential knowledge about economic behaviour, the workings of economic systems and the skills used in analyzing economic issues in a wide range of contexts.

QUT’s strength in applied economics research means you will learn to use social, cognitive and emotional factors to gain an understanding of the economic decisions of individuals and institutions, and their effects on markets and public choice.

An economics minor is also an excellent complement to other majors as it offers students the opportunity to develop a wider understanding of economics. An economics minor will also enhance students’ employability prospects by developing analytical and strategic thinking skills widely recognized as an outcome of economics training.

If you’ve ever wondered why the Reserve Bank of Australia puts up interest rates, or what is the best way to make the earth a cooler place by fighting climate change, or if you’ve asked whether Facebook makes the economy more productive, consider economics as a major.