Bachelor of Economics

Our Bachelor of Economics is a versatile and relevant business and professional qualification.

This degree is for you if you are interested in economics, commerce, business and finance, and enjoy problem solving and critical thinking.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Economics aims to produce professional graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for problem solving and economic decision making across a diverse range of economic issues. This degree provides students with a strong economic and quantitative background that allows them to explore a variety of professional career options.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: identify, coherently explain and synthesise disciplinary concepts to economic issues; apply economic reasoning and analytical skills, in order to make informed judgements and decisions; reflect on the nature and implications of assumptions and value judgements in economic analysis and policy; use quantitative data to critically analyse economic issues and understand their role in economic and business decision-making and policy decisions; and demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills required at a professional level.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline In this course students develop advanced knowledge in the areas of economics and econometrics through lectures, tutorials, readings, online activities, practical experience and interaction with unit coordinators. A global perspective is important in understanding the current challenging issues confronting the economy in a continuously changing environment. Knowledge will be assessed through a variety of assessment tasks such as assignments, examinations and report writing. Communication Skills Communication skills are essential in this course and students will develop both written and oral competency. These communication skills will be taught, practised and assessed in numerous activities including written assignments, report writing based on professional workplace experience, oral presentations, in-class and online discussions. Problem Solving Students will combine discipline knowledge with information literacy skills to develop their adeptness in being able to apply critical thinking to identify problems and to formulate solutions, particularly through the application of advanced discipline knowledge to real-world issues. Information Literacy Students will use various forms of media to obtain information and data for written assignments and other assessment tasks. Students will be able to use, critically analyse, interpret, construct and communicate economic and quantitative data, with an emphasis on economic decisionmaking and policy applications. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Students are taught numerous dimensions of social responsibility in relation to economic decision making. Students will be able to acknowledge and respect the viewpoints and ideas of others, behave ethically and appreciate the importance of the environment and sustainability. Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning skills are taught and practised in assessment tasks. The discipline knowledge, information literacy and problem solving skills obtained in this course equip students with the ability to understand, interpret and critically evaluate regional, national and international economic issues. Students have the opportunity to undertake independent research and gain experience in oral seminar presentations. Independence and Collaboration Students will have worked independently, as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group to achieve common goals, solve problems, contribute specialist knowledge and contribute to group performance.