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BEc - Bachelor of Economics

2010 Degree Information

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Course Type: Undergraduate
Campus: North Ryde
Description:

The Bachelor of Economics provides an excellent education for those wanting to become professional economists. The skills you will develop will enable you to undertake analytical and research tasks, to think abstractly and logically using mathematical and statistical methods, to develop good oral and written communication and to communicate complex concepts and ideas in a simple and intuitive way.

Key Features:

The flexible degree structure allows you to tailor a program suited to your needs and interests. You can either follow a broadly-based program, including units of study from other discipline areas such as politics, languages, philosophy or sociology, or you can choose to specialise in the more traditional areas such as finance, econometrics or the social implications of economics.

Suitable for:

A degree in economics provides rigorous training in problem solving, critical thinking and the development of high level technical and analytical skills. It is suitable for students looking for a rewarding career in many areas of business, finance, industry or government.

Career Opportunities:
  • Business journalist
  • Financial analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Market analyst
  • Planning / policy analyst
  • Public administration
  • Researcher
  • Statistician
  • Stockbroker
  • Teaching

Requirements

Recommended Prior Knowledge:

HSC mathematics is assumed knowledge

Work Experience:

No work experience required

UAC Code:

300209 CSP

2010 ATAR:

85.50

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International Students: How to apply Fee Information
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration: 3 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Mode of study:

On campus

Administrative Enquiries:

Business and Economic Student Services (BESS)
Ph: 61 2 9850 8450
Fax: 61 2 9850 9958

Academic Enquiries:

Department of Economics
Ph: 61 2 9850 8488
Fax: 61 2 9850 6069
www.econ.mq.edu.au

Enquiries: Contact us for further information

What You Will Study

  • Development economics
  • Economic policy
  • Environmental economics
  • Financial economics
  • Game theory
  • Health economics
  • Industrial organisation
  • International economics
  • Labour economics
  • Microeconomic principles
  • Public economics
  • Statistics econometrics