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
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