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Major

Economics of Strategy and Behaviour

Bachelor of Economics
Overview Study details

This major will equip you to work as a consultant and leader in the private sector.

Gain the ability to apply advanced and cutting-edge economic insights to analyse problems and create solutions. This major will teach you how to interpret, advise and lead in situations involving strategic competition between individuals, teams, businesses and nations. You'll also learn new ways of collecting and interpreting data.

The major provides an opportunity to gain behavioural economics insights about how people act, and why. This knowledge will position you exceptionally well to play a leading role in the future strategic direction of business, government and society from an economic perspective.

Highlights

2 in Australia for business and economics

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

1 in Queensland for economics and econometrics

QS World University Rankings 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Strategy and economics analyst
  • Economic consultant
  • Quantitative behavioural strategist

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Workshops

What you'll study

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