Connect with your world
Economists study the world through the analysis of decision-making in households, businesses and broader society. They examine details and put pieces together, always striving to understand the ‘big picture’.
Armed with these insights, economists can give expert advice on business strategy, understand the background behind the news, influence public policy for a better world, and make informed personal financial decisions.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Economics sets you up to understand and shape our economy's future. You will:
learn how to break down complex issues into resolvable questions
discover advanced techniques for analysing and managing data
study how maths and statistics are applied to economics
explore matters relating to the growth and stability of the whole economic system
investigate social issues such as inequality, housing affordability, environmental management and depleting natural resources.
There are also opportunities for professional internships in Adelaide, other Australian cities and overseas.
Where could it take you?
Economics graduates go on to all sorts of exciting careers. You might be a high-stakes stockbroker, banker, or financial planner, a data analyst in a government agency or health economist with a pharmaceutical group. You could be a demand planner in a big wine company. Perhaps you’ll end up working in journalism, foreign affairs or mobile game development.
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