Economics is the science of decision-making and the key to unlocking how the world works – from the consumption of goods and services, to changes in employment rates or living standards. Economics is at the heart of how society operates and it impacts how we spend, save, work and live. In a Bachelor of Economics, you’ll learn how to use data to make better business decisions, study the impact of individual economic choices, and build an in-depth understanding of the way local, national and global economies function. This degree will give you an analytical skill set. You can further focus your study by following one of two streams: Economics and economic policy, or Mathematical economics and econometrics. Economics and economic policy: Understand the bigger economic picture – from how goods and services are consumed, to changes in employment rates. You’ll learn to apply economic theories and analytical tools to the economy, and identify the effects of domestic and international government policies. Mathematical economics and econometrics: If you’re more interested in the numbers behind the economic theories, this stream could be the one for you. You’ll learn how to analyse and interpret econometric and mathematical data, and apply your findings in a range of contexts, including financial investment, production, taxes, and government expenditure and policies. The course develops through the four themes of foundation commerce knowledge, specialist discipline knowledge, capstone experience, and elective study. Part A. Foundation commerce knowledge Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge Part C. Capstone experience Part D. Elective study