Business Economics is for anyone who wants to work in strategy, economics or business analysis.
It also develops useful skills for marketing, purchasing and human resource management.
You'll learn about growth strategies, modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, demand analysis, pricing policies, competitive strategies, capital budgeting, investment and cost-benefit analysis.
This major will prepare you for a career in banking, financial services, consultancy or public sector organisations.
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:
- Economist
- Banking and financial services officer
- Econometrician
- Urban and regional planner
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Corporate strategist
- Finance manager
- Business development manager
- Investment analyst
Events
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21 May
Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar
22 May
UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
29 June - 2 July
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST)
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Meet the CEO championing neurodiversity in the workplace
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Attain unparalleled career growth with a UQ MBA
4-minute read
Careers
Emerging careers in the arts and communication industries
5-minute read
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'.
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