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Bachelor of Applied Economics
University of Canberra
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00212K
This program is designed to train professional economists who are ready for a wide-variety of positions in the job market. It provides students with a strong core of knowledge in economic theory and their applications in a wide-array of situations. Upon successful completion of the degree, students will develop a deeper understanding of the workings of the economy; the context in which households, individuals and firms interact in the market; and government's intervention in the market. Students will be able to confidently analyse economic data and provide advice to various stakeholders and inform public policy. The program offers a high degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an open major from more than 50 fields across all faculties of the university. Graduates will find employment in various industries (including banking, insurance, and finance) and different levels of federal and state government institutions (such as Department of Treasury, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank and Productivity Commission).
Structure
72 credit points
Subjects
- Professional economics
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed knowledge: T Mathematics/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW), and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents
Study pathways
Honours is available
