With a Bachelor of Economics, you will develop a detailed understanding of how decisions are made by individuals, firms, and governments through analysis of micro and macro economic environments for business and the broader community. This on-campus, 3-year full-time or 7-year part-time course is offered at the Hobart campus, with a limited number of first year units are also available at the Launceston and Cradle Coast Campuses. Career outcomes Good economic management helps improve the overall living standards of a society, so a Bachelor of Economics is a sought-after qualification, and highly respected by employers. A depth of understanding in a particular discipline allows you to pursue a focused career, but an economics qualification also provides an excellent generalist degree for many graduate positions. Irrespective of your chosen career path a knowledge of economics gives you a competitive advantage. As well as understanding the fundamentals of economics, you’ll develop workplace skills such as critical thinking, strategic analysis and measured decision-making. As a Bachelor of Economics graduate, you will have access to a diverse range of career opportunities. These include: Administration Central banking Commercial consulting Commercial banking Local government Management Market research Merchant banking Political advisory and research roles Stockbroking Teaching Professional Recognition There are no professional bodies in the economics discipline. While undertaking the Bachelor of Economics degree, students can apply to become special members of the Economics Society of Australia. Students completing a Bachelor of Economics with a Finance major meet the academic entry requirements to seek membership of the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance.