Send me a PDF copyIn this course you will
- Become a sought-after business leader, analysing economic behaviour, making informed decisions, and driving impactful solutions for a prosperous future.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in research and data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, market insights, effective communication, and mathematical and quantitative abilities.
- Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's work integrated learning (WIL ) unit.
In this course you will
- Become a sought-after business leader, analysing economic behaviour, making informed decisions, and driving impactful solutions for a prosperous future.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in research and data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, market insights, effective communication, and mathematical and quantitative abilities.
- Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's work integrated learning (WIL ) unit.
Explore this course
Have you ever wondered how and why the RBA influences interest rates? Or how we transition to a lower carbon economy? Or how do we regulate complex markets like petrol and retail electricity to provide better outcomes for consumers? Or what steps can we take to actively bridge the gender pay gap and create equal opportunities for men and women? If these questions interest you, studying economics could be a great choice.
Economics is a unique way of thinking and analysing how the world works. Economics provides insights into national and global economy and offers ways to tackle the real-world challenges shaping our society. As an economist, your work will revolve around real-world issues to inform corporate strategy and government policy.
In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of economics, covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics applied to contemporary issues. You will learn about the interplay between the decisions and actions of consumers, firms and governments, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and international trade. You will build skills in data and statistics to support your economic analysis.
Real-world learning is embedded in this course, and throughout your degree, you'll have the chance to engage in practical learning opportunities that allow you to apply the theories you've learned in class to real-world situations. These opportunities include working as consultants with leading industry organisations, gaining professional work experience through our work integrated learning unit, and participating in immersive, international field projects.
Careers and outcomes
QUT's Bachelor of Business (Economics) degree is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as an economist in various professional domains, including government, consulting, business, and non-profit organisations. This degree will provide you with a solid foundation to tackle complex economic problems and make a valuable contribution to the world around you.
Moreover, the skills you acquire through this program are highly transferable, opening up a myriad of opportunities across different sectors. The list of potential careers below is just a glimpse of the possibilities that await you, as the skills you develop are applicable to a wide range of professional career paths.
Possible careers
- Economic analyst
- Economic researcher
- Economics consultant
- Economics and business data analyst
- Economist
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Investment banking analyst
- Policy analyst
- Public servant
- Regulatory economist
- Risk manager
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $17,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $35,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - commencing students
A scholarship for future undergraduate students in business, seeking a competitive edge to launch their career.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT courses for you
Like to save your courses?
Please enter your first name and email so we can save your courses for you