Bachelor of Economics with the degree of Bachelor of Business Analytics

Economists expert forecasters make informed decisions about the best allocation of our limited resources. Business analysts experts at extracting value from data help businesses better understand their consumers, innovate, reduce their risk and maximise opportunities. The knowledge and expertise across economics and analytics you'll acquire in this double degree will prepare you to assist organisations increase their efficiency, optimise their resources and improve their profitability through robust analysis.

Key Features

• You'll become proficient in microeconomic and macroeconomic policy with some exposure to financial economics and econometrics, giving you the strong theoretical background required for a successful career in either the public or private sector.
• You'll be able to apply current theory and analytical techniques to real-world industry situations.
• A focus on multiple disciplines provides you with qualitative skills (graphic presentation and information communication), quantitative skills (modelling and statistics), computing skills (business information/intelligence systems and programming) and business training (accounting, business analytics, forecasting and management).
• You can complete two degrees with only one additional year of study.

Suitable For

If you're interested in business, economics and information technology, then business analytics allows you to bridge the gap between them and the demand for its skills is growing. This degree is suitable for those looking for a rewarding career in many areas of business, finance, industry or government.

Professions

• Applications modeller and developer
• Behavioural forecasting
• Business analyst
• Business process improvement specialist
• Business process modelling consultant
• Customer insights manager
• Data analyst
• Management consultant
• IT planning manager

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,450
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,518.75

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.