UNSW Business School Undergraduate guide 2018 | Page 9

BACHELOR OF
ECONOMICS
A widely recognised professional
qualification that provides a solid grounding
in economics and econometrics for careers
in the banking and financial services
industry.
KEY FEATURES
— — A
cquire specialist knowledge in the fields of Econometrics,
Economics or Financial Economics
— — Opportunity to study a second business major
— — Gain analytical and statistical skills that have diverse
applications in the business and finance sectors
ECONOMICS MAJORS
Econometrics; Economics; Financial
Economics.
OTHER APPROVED MAJORS
Accounting; Business Law; Finance; Human
Resource Management; Information Systems;
International Business; Management;
Marketing; Real Estate Studies; Taxation.
DUAL ECONOMICS DEGREE
Refer to YOUR STUDY OPTIONS list on p.13.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
The 3-year (full-time) degree consists of 24 courses (144 UOC):
Economics core
and elective
courses
+
One Economics
major
+
Business School
elective
+
Free electives *
+
General
Education
Courses
* May be used to complete an approved second major.
‘The Bachelor of Economics program is both
an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
The content and structure of the program
gives students a thorough understanding in
all areas of economics, leading to a growing
awareness of real-world applications.
This awareness strengthens the ability to
recognise and apply economic learning to
the complex and ever changing economic
landscape.’
Joseph Madden
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws