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Economics and FinanceMajor

If you are captivated by the influence of money or considering a career in financial services, consider studying Economics and Finance. Your studies will ensure you comprehend economics on a global scale and equip you with the skills for a role in financial management, banking or business.

You will have the flexibility to focus on your area of interest and study courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics, investment analysis or business finance.

With electives in trade and finance and FinTech innovations available, you will gain access to the latest tech-driven innovations in financial management to prepare you for an international career in finance. You will be taught by approachable academics who offer real-world industry applications to help you succeed in a competitive field.

Explore the full range of Business majors and minors.

This major can be selected in the Bachelor of Business and any double degrees that include the Bachelor of Business.

Major (8)

For a major in Economics and Finance, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ACC211 Business Finance
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12Pre: BUS102
BUS102 Economics for Business
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1, Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
  • Fraser Coast: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1, Semester 2
12 
BUS201 Applied Microeconomics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12Pre: BUS102
BUS202 Applied Macroeconomics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Pre: BUS102
BUS303 Money and Banking
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12Pre: BUS102
BUS305 Econometrics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Pre: BUS201 or BUS202
FIN310 Investment Analysis
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Online: Semester 1
12Pre: ACC211

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DIG200 Fintech Innovations
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12 
IBS221 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
  • Online: Semester 2
12Pre: BUS102

*Available to be studied online