Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics combined degree offers students high-quality, professional training in economics as well as the broad flexibility of a Bachelor of Arts degree which has the largest range of humanities and social sciences majors in Australia.



The School of Economics has expanded its extensive offering with two new majors. Students taking this course need to complete three majors:



Either

- one major from the School of Economics , and

- two additional majors from the humanities and social sciences where no more than one is chosen from School of Economics majors;



or

- one major from the School of Economics, one additional major from the humanities and social sciences, and one major from the following: Accounting; Business Information Systems; Commercial Law; Finance; Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management;

International Business; Management; Marketing; Quantitative Business Analysis or Psychology



Graduates of this program will gain technical expertise along with highly developed soft skills, qualities sought after by leading employers including government departments, respected private sector consultancies and corporations, in Australia and overseas.



NEW MAJORS

Australia is facing challenges from profound changes in agricultural policy, resource policy and commodity pricing. Through our new degree majors, you will acquire the specialist skills and knowledge to become part of the solution.



AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

This major focuses on the development of professional skills in quantitative analysis, computing and communications. We will examine commodity markets, supply chains and agricultural production, and prepare you for a future in prestigious research and financial institutions.



ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS

This major provides valuable quantitative skills for students interested in the economic management of natural resource systems, energy markets, environmental economics,...