This major will help you make better decisions.
You'll learn about the methods economists use to measure, analyse, predict and model a broad range of economic scenarios.
With its strong mathematical and modelling focus, this major will show you how to analyse problems clearly and based on evidence.
Advanced courses cover areas including statistics, econometric theory, and productivity and efficiency analysis.
Graduates usually work in research consultancies, management organisations, private business and government enterprise.
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:
- Quantitative analyst
- Economic consultant
- Economic analyst
- Investment analyst
- Quantitative economics and financial researcher
Graduate salary
Business and management (undergraduate)
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