Bachelor of Commerce (Business Economics)

Bachelor

Make a career in economics and commerce your business This course aims to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with in-depth discipline knowledge, and the professional and technical skills to work as socially responsible economists in the private and public sectors.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

MGB302.1, 65

About this course

Make a career in economics and commerce your business

This course aims to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with in-depth discipline knowledge, and the professional and technical skills to work as socially responsible economists in the private and public sectors. You'll become well-versed in subject areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade theory and econometrics.

You'll also engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities with the aim of developing your professional practice in the areas of communication, judgement and cross-cultural teamwork. Upon graduation, you'll possess a thorough knowledge of business economics, along with a solid background in commerce, and will be well-placed for a bright future in a professional business environment.

What you will learn

evaluate the concepts and theories acquired in business economics
exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information
identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts
communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems
develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Career pathways

Economist
Economic analyst
Economic forecaster
Labour market economist
Taxation economist
Business development manager
Business analyst

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Canberra Institute Of Technology

Diploma of Government (PSP50122) (30521)

Chandigarh University

Bachelor of Business Administration (24219)

Huashang College, Guangdong University Of Finance And Economics

Bachelor of International Trade and Economics (19216)

Melbourne College Of Advanced Studies

Bachelor Qualifying Program (BQP) - Fast Track Program (25838)

Bachelor of Qualifying Program - Completion of General Program (25855)

Nims College

Bachelor of Business Studies (24953)

Other Australian Tafe

Any Australian Diploma (AQF5) (25151)

Overseas Institution

Any Overseas Qualification equivalent to AQF5 (25152)

Qingdao University Of Science & Technology

Undergraduate International Economy & Trade Course (23091)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Business (30301)

Diploma of Business (Extended) (24793)

Xiangtan University

Undergraduate - Economics Program (25497)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Canberra.

83.9%

Overall satisfaction

82%

Skill scale

65.2%

Teaching scale

82%

Employed full-time

$62k

Average salary

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