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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Business Economics

  • Non-Award

With a major in Business Economics, you'll gain an understanding of the way the world works, from the stock market to national economies and the world economy.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-ECNSM
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Business Economics is at the forefront of controversial public policy issues such as economic growth and the stability of the entire economy, regulating financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policies, dealing with the Australian economy, resource taxation, financing education, immigration, health insurance markets and retirement income planning. This major includes core subjects in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics provides the framework for analysing issues in taxation, trade and the competitive structure of markets, while macroeconomics focuses on the forces that influence long-term economic growth, inflation, unemployment and the balance of payments. By exploring both microeconomics and macroeconomics, you'll develop the capacity to understand the fundamental workings of the economy and markets, and implications of economic policy.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
A major in Business Economics prepares you for work in financial institutions, government, international agencies and the private sector as a forecaster, analyst or consultant. Business Economics graduates find employment with companies, management consultancies, all areas of government (including the Reserve Bank and Treasury), banks and stockbrokers, and at institutions such as the International Monetary Fund.
Career Pathways A major in Business Economics prepares you for work in financial institutions, government, international agencies and the private sector as a forecaster, analyst or consultant. Business Economics graduates find employment with companies, management consultancies, all areas of government (including the Reserve Bank and Treasury), banks and stockbrokers, and at institutions such as the International Monetary Fund.
Further Study
You can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a specialist master's degree such as the Master of Economics. You can also choose to complete a generalist master's degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
Further Study You can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a specialist master's degree such as the Master of Economics. You can also choose to complete a generalist master's degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.

Course structure

Bachelor of Commerce students completing a second major in Engineering Science are not required to complete STAT1520 (as MATH1011 and MATH1012 meet this requirement). In addition, students should substitute CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation as the Level 2 option to meet the requirements of the commerce major.

Level 1
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Bridging

Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete ECON1111.

Level 2
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:

Level 3

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