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In this program, you will:
Transform into a highly desirable business professional, examining economic trends, making strategic choices, and implementing meaningful solutions for a thriving tomorrow.
Learn from distinguished scholars and business experts who share practical industry knowledge in every lesson.
Acquire digital proficiencies and versatile capabilities in research and data interpretation, critical thinking, strategic planning, market intelligence, persuasive communication, and quantitative analysis.
Obtain hands-on training through collaborations with consulting firms, government agencies, corporations, and community organizations via QUT's work-integrated learning (WIL) program.
What you'll experience:
Economics offers a distinctive perspective for understanding and evaluating global systems. It provides crucial knowledge about domestic and international markets while presenting solutions to societal challenges. As an economics professional, you'll address pressing issues that influence business tactics and public policy.Throughout this program, you'll develop thorough economic expertise, studying both micro and macroeconomic principles as they relate to modern problems. You'll explore how consumer choices, corporate actions, and government policies interact, along with topics like economic expansion, market fluctuations, job markets, price stability, and global commerce. You'll also enhance your statistical and analytical capabilities to strengthen your economic evaluations.Practical application is fundamental to this program. During your studies, you'll participate in experiential learning activities that connect classroom theories with actual scenarios. These include consulting projects with top companies, professional placements through our WIL component, and intensive global fieldwork initiatives.
Career prospects:
QUT's Bachelor of Business (Economics) prepares you to thrive as an economic professional across multiple fields, including public sector, advisory services, corporate environments, and charitable institutions. This qualification gives you the tools to address sophisticated economic challenges and create positive societal impact.Furthermore, the competencies you gain are widely adaptable, creating diverse opportunities across industries. The following career options represent just a sample of potential paths, as your developed skills can be utilized in numerous professional settings.Potential careers:
Economic analyst
Market researcher
Business consultant
Economic data specialist
Corporate economist
Financial strategist
Investment analyst
Policy advisor
Government official
Regulatory specialist
Risk assessment manager
Students must have a pass in Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 6; TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Listening, reading score of 16, Writing score of 21 and Speaking score of 18; Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 58 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 50; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 176 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 169.