The Bachelor of Economics program explores how individuals, societies, and organisations make decisions regarding resource allocation and responses to incentives. This applied course focuses on contemporary economic and financial challenges, examining issues relevant to Tasmania, Australia, and the global landscape. You will delve into topics such as international trade, sustainable resource management, business strategy, and social issues like housing and healthcare, gaining a comprehensive understanding of decision-making processes at individual, firm, and government levels. Upon completion, graduates are equipped with strong analytical, data interpretation, and communication skills. The program fosters critical evaluation of economic problems and policy issues, encouraging collaborative and ethical considerations in economic decision-making. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in fields requiring economic literacy and analytical expertise.
Graduates in Economics are highly valued across various sectors due to their analytical and economic literacy skills. The program prepares students for a broad spectrum of roles in international development, health, environmental management, business, banking, finance, public policy, and diplomacy. The curriculum is designed to provide job-specific skills relevant to chosen areas of focus.
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Australian Qualification Framework level: 7
The minimum duration for the Bachelor of Economics program is 3 years of full-time study.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Intelligence and Policy Analysts, Economists, Public Policy Advisors, and positions in international development, banking, and finance. The program equips students with strong analytical and economic literacy skills valued across various sectors.
The Bachelor of Economics program can be studied at the Hobart campus or online, offering flexibility for students.
Yes, international students can apply for the UniGO: Global Opportunity Program, which is a fully funded study abroad scholarship covering travel costs for an elective unit in Southeast Asia.
International students must check academic and English language proficiency requirements, gather necessary documents like transcripts and English test scores, and then submit an online application through the University of Tasmania admissions portal.