Studying Business Economics as your major in USQ's Bachelor of Business and Commerce will lead you to understand how businesses manage people, capital and resources, as well as deal with external forces such as competition and government policy in order to best achieve the firm's goals. Business economists conduct research, collect and analyze data, monitor economic trends, develop forecasts and can play a leading role in advising senior management on strategic decisions.

Business economics provides you with the ability to analyze and reason and communicate results concisely. This major can be complemented by a second major or minor in related areas such as law, finance, accounting or IT.

Career outcomes

Economics graduates enjoy some of the best job prospects and salaries of all graduates, and are often in demand in private sector companies, banking, finance, insurance and accounting and in government departments as well as in research and educational institutions.

Other majors

Other majors in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce include: Accounting, Accounting (Extended), Aviation Management and Safety, Business Law, Finance, General Commerce, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Marketing and Hospitality Management, Sustainable Business, Tourism Management and Tourism and Events Management.