University of Tasmania, Australia

The Bachelor of Economics is an exciting and challenging degree that provides graduates with a valuable and marketable set of skills. Through the study of economic principles and practices students will develop an understanding of economics as a ‘way of thinking’, as well as the insight and expertise to understand the role and impact of economics in our lives and society. Students will gain a sound knowledge of the issues and factors that determine how economic systems are organised and how decisions are made by individuals, firms and governments based on human behaviour, beliefs, structure, constraints and needs.

The degree introduces students to the complexities of economic practices and strategies and ensures graduates have the statistical and analytical skills required by employers to understand business reports, investigate economic issues in a scientific way and to communicate information in an effective manner. Graduates are equipped to work on important social and economic policy challenges faced by business and government, and have the skills and confidence to contribute to decision-making and the development of solutions which ensure the well-being of society. The Bachelor of Economics degree is also an excellent foundation for those students wishing to proceed to postgraduate studies.

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