This highly-specialized and dynamic program trains you to perform high-level financial and economic analysis at management level in both public and private sectors. Economics as a discipline is constantly evolving to help us understand how and why we allocated resources. It analyses important issues such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, taxes, pollution, crime, finance, inequality, international competition, consumer behavior, world trade and economic growth. In addition to your core studies, you will be able to choose four courses to suit your career needs or study abroad with a focus on the European Union. Electives and program structure The program is structured to allow you to supplement specialized studies in economics and finance with four courses to suit your career or personal development goals. The program consists of 24 courses (each 12 credit points) and includes: 8 compulsory common business core courses 12 business discipline major courses 4 flexible courses Career You will gain knowledge and skills in the core areas of business, economics and finance, and the capability to apply these skills in multidisciplinary environments. This program prepares you for a range of occupations and industries, such as banking, stockbroking, funds management, insurance and superannuation, and in other private sector or government organizations requiring high-level, technical expertise in financial or economic analysis. Pathway options You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) with credit when you successfully complete the following RMIT programs: Associate Degree in Business - you will receive 4 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 192 credit points) Advanced Diploma of Accounting - you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) Advanced Diploma of International Business - you will receive 3 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points) Diploma of Commerce - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Information Technology - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Diploma of Financial Services - you will receive 2 semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 96 credit points) Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of Vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program you may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Business (Honours). Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT honours or other postgraduate programs.