With a business degree from UQ, you can pursue careers in finance, marketing, analytics, entrepreneurship, and more. Your skills will be valued across industries, giving you flexibility and choice in your career path.
If you’re looking for some inspiration to see what’s possible or guidance on which area of business study is best for you, this list of different jobs to get with a business degree should help.
While thorough, this list only scratches the surface of potential careers with a business degree. But we hope it gives you an impression of just how many opportunities could be at your fingertips.
What jobs could I get with a business degree?
Your career options depend on the field you choose to focus on in your degree.
Below, we’ve grouped possible job titles by common business disciplines. You’ll see some roles appear in multiple sections, as the skills you gain at UQ are relevant across different fields.
If you already know what area of business you’re interested in, you can jump straight to the section you want to learn more about:
- Accounting
- Business analytics
- Business economics
- Business information systems
- Commerce
- Consulting
- Finance
- Human resources
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- International business
- Leadership and management
- Marketing and advertising
- Tourism, hospitality and events
Accounting
To be successful, businesses need to understand their cashflow. Accounting professionals interpret financial data to help individuals and businesses make decisions that drive them forward. The skills and knowledge you can develop by studying this field can lead to a rewarding career as an accountant as well as a range of other roles in the field.
Salary range for accounting jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for accounting roles varies, but according to Seek, you could earn a salary in the range of $80–95K as an accountant to $155–175K as a financial controller.
What to study
To pursue an accounting career, choose UQ's Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours), with an accounting major. At a postgraduate level, you can study professional accounting as part of the Master of Commerce.
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Business analytics
Analytics tools and insights can be applied to inform and improve all areas of business, from decision making and operational processes to long-term strategy. Completing a business degree with a focus on business analytics can teach you the practical skills and knowledge to accelerate your success in this field and an ever-changing AI landscape.
Salary range for business analytics jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for business analytics roles varies, but according to Seek, you could earn from $95–115K as a data analyst to $145–165K as an analytics manager.
What to study
At UQ, you can study business analytics as a major in either our Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). At a postgraduate level, you can study a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics or Master of Business Analytics.
Business economics
Business economics incorporates growth strategies, modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, demand analysis, pricing policies, competitive strategies, capital budgeting, investment, and cost-benefit analysis. Studying a business economics degree will prepare you for a career in banking and finance, consultancy and the public sector, but can also be applied to marketing, business analysis and human resources roles.
Salary range for business economics jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for business economics roles varies, but according to Seek, you could earn from $90–110K as an economist to $140–160K as a regulatory manager.
What to study
At UQ, you can study business economics as a major in the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours), Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy or Economics (Honours) or Bachelor of Business Management. Or you could complete UQ’s Bachelor of Economics to delve deeper into this subject area and gain expertise in public policy, strategy and behaviour, international and financial economics or quantitative analysis.
At a postgraduate level, you can study UQ’s Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies, Master of Economics (also available as a graduate certificate and graduate diploma) or Master of International Economics and Finance.
Business information systems
No large, modern organisation can thrive without effective information systems. By studying business information systems, you’ll develop skills in data analytics, business analysis and information security, and be ready to provide advice about how technologies and systems can be used to improve business operations in any industry.
Salary range for business information systems jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for business information systems roles varies, but according to Seek, you could earn from $100–120K as a business systems analyst to $130–140K as a technology consultant.
What to study
You can study business information systems as a major in UQ’s Bachelor of Business Management, Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) or Bachelor of Commerce. At a postgraduate level, you can specialise in information systems as part of either UQ’s Master of Business or Master of Commerce (both also available as a graduate certificate).
Commerce
By gaining expertise in commerce, you can help businesses and individuals understand, adapt and improve their financial position. Practical skills you’ll gain from studying commerce include preparing and analysing financial statements, managing money, valuing a company or an investment, participating in stock market trading, advising on business information systems, and using data, statistical methods and technology for decision making and strategy.
Salary range for commerce jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for commerce roles varies, but you could earn from $80–100K as an auditor to $130–145K as a financial manager, according to Seek.
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What to study
You can study commerce in UQ’s Bachelor of Commerce, with options to specialise in either accounting, business analytics, business information systems, or finance. You can also complete commerce subjects as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) program. At a postgraduate level, you can study UQ’s Graduate Certificate in Commerce or Master of Commerce.
Consulting
Expertise in any business area can lead to a rewarding career as a consultant. In consulting roles, you’ll analyse data and identify opportunities that help organisations solve challenges and ensure their longevity.
Salary range for consulting jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for consulting roles varies, but you could earn from $90–110K as a management consultant to $130–140K as a technology consultant, according to Seek.
What to study
To become a consultant, you need to be an expert in your field. For that reason, any of UQ’s undergraduate or postgraduate business degrees could prepare you for a consulting role in your field of choice. At a postgraduate level, UQ’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) can further increase your chances of success in consulting roles.
Finance
A business degree in finance can prepare you for a career in corporate finance, investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, or management and financial consulting. You’ll gain the research methods and behavioural finance knowledge to address financial problems, devise trading strategies, make investment decisions, and influence economic outcomes.
Salary range for finance jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for finance roles varies, but you could earn from $105–125K as a financial analyst to $180–200K as a mergers and acquisitions manager, or up to $205–225K after working your way up to a chief financial officer (CFO) role.
What to study
You can study accounting as a major in UQ’s Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). At a postgraduate level, you can study UQ’s Master of Finance and Investment Management (also available as a graduate certificate) or Master of International Economics and Finance. Or you can specialise in applied finance as a major in the Master of Commerce.
Human resources
Human resources roles are needed in every industry. By studying HR, you’ll gain expertise in all aspects of people management, from selection and recruitment to performance management, navigating workplace conflict, and organisational change. Your HR qualification could see you leading global teams, partnering with senior executives, or providing advice to boards.
Salary range for human resources jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for HR roles varies, but you could earn $75–90K as a recruitment consultant or $160–170K as a capability manager, according to Seek.
What to study
You can study HR as a major in either UQ’s Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). At a postgraduate level, you can specialise in HR and Organisational Sustainability as part of UQ’s Master of Business (also available as a graduate certificate).
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Innovation is essential for business growth. Whether you want to start your own business or work in an organisation, having innovation and entrepreneurship expertise can prepare you for career success in any number of roles and industries. By completing study in this field, you’ll learn how to apply concepts and growth strategies to create sustainable commercial and social value.
Salary range for innovation and entrepreneurship jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for innovation and entrepreneurship roles varies, particularly because if you start your own business, your earning potential is unlimited. But if you work for an employer, your innovation and entrepreneurship expertise could see you earning $105–125K as a business development manager or $150–170K as an innovation manager.
What to study
You can study innovation and entrepreneurship as a major in UQ’s Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) degrees.
At a postgraduate level, you can study UQ’s Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Master of Business or MBA utilising the MBA Impact Academy specialisation. All 3 master’s degrees are also available as a graduate certificate.
International business
It’s important to understand how local factors impact global business, whether you work in a business that operates internationally or in a business that wants to expand overseas. Studying international business will teach you about trade and investment, marketing, finance and strategy through the lens of international operations. This knowledge can be applied to a huge number of careers working in businesses, government agencies or trade associations.
Salary range for international business jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for international business roles varies, but you could earn $80–100K as a business development executive or $145–165K as a general manager. You could even earn up to $205–225K if you work your way up to be a managing director of an international organisation.
What to study
You can study innovation and entrepreneurship as a major in UQ’s Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). At a postgraduate level, you can specialise in international business as part of UQ’s Master of Business (also available as a graduate certificate).
Leadership and management
Leadership and management studies can prepare you for graduate roles in any industry. You’ll learn how to think independently, make evidence-based decisions, communicate effectively, identify and solve problems, collaborate, and lead teams through rapid change and disruption.
Salary range for leadership and management jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for leadership and management roles varies, but according to Seek, you could earn $110–130 as a management adviser up to $200–220K if you work your way up to become a chief executive officer (CEO).
What to study
At UQ, you can study leadership and management science as a major in the Bachelor of Business Management. At a postgraduate level, you can specialise in leadership as part of UQ’s Master of Business (also available as a graduate certificate). Or you could complete UQ’s MBA, which has business leadership topics embedded throughout the curriculum.
Marketing and advertising
Marketing professionals can leverage their expertise in strategy, customer behaviour, brand management, service and relationship management and market research to work in a variety of roles and industries.
Salary range for marketing jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for marketing and advertising roles varies, but you could earn $85–95K as a digital marketing specialist or $160–180K as a creative director, according to Seek.
What to study
You can study marketing and advertising as a major in UQ’s Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours). At a postgraduate level, you can specialise in advertising and marketing as majors in UQ’s Master of Business (also available as a graduate certificate).
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Tourism, hospitality and events
A degree in tourism, hospitality and events can fast-track your management career in the industry. It will teach you expertise in project management, leadership, marketing, planning and executing memorable customer experiences and events.
Salary range for tourism, hospitality and events jobs with a business degree
The average annual salary range for tourism, hospitality and event management roles varies, but you could earn $80–100K as a tourism and events manager or $105–125K as a marketing manager, according to Seek.
What to study
At UQ, you can pursue a career in this field by studying the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Or at a postgraduate level, you could complete a Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management or the Master of Tourism Hotel and Event Management.
Completing a business degree from a world top 50 university like UQ can open doors to an exciting range of rewarding careers.
Learn more about why you should choose a UQ business degree and explore our wide range of business programs further.
Note: Salary data for roles was collected from Seek.com and was correct at time of publication in 2026 but can change over time and should be used as a guide only. Not every job listed is a graduate entry level position and may require additional training and experience.
