Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Name: Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Author: Queensland University of Technology

Make a real difference

‘A career in economics was a natural fit for my passion for public and economic policy. Economics is the universal language of decision making and I can see the difference good policy advice makes in shaping the lives of Australians through the work we do at Deloitte Access Economics. The mix of theoretical, technical and very practical skills I gained at QUT was the foundation for pursuing my passion.'

Claire Atkinson

Real-world learning with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation

As part of the final year Bachelor of Business capstone unit, QUT Business School students had the ultimate opportunity to tackle a real-world problem for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC). Responsible for delivering two of Australia’s most iconic motorsport events - the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) - the AGPC asked more than 600 final-year business students to think big and devise innovative strategies to attract more international visitors to these sell-out spectacles. The top three performing teams were flown down to Melbourne to pitch their solutions directly to AGPC’s C-Suite and stakeholders from Tourism Victoria.

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Real industry briefs

'I chose QUT for their outstanding alumni community, networking opportunities and industry connections. Often the clients in case studies were real businesses affected by real global issues (such as sustainability problems). Now I simultaneously study two areas I am very passionate about over four years, and leave with a strong skillset for problem solving, number-crunching, and even experimental design.'

Antonio Moeaki
Bachelor of Business (Economics) and Bachelor of Mathematics student

Flexible courses

I’m a hands-on learner so I’ve worked either part time or full time as a paralegal while doing my studies. I wouldn’t have been able to do this if I didn’t have access to lectures online, and if the staff and resources weren’t so readily available. Uni has opened my eyes to all the possible outcomes. QUT does a good job of giving you access to a wide range of placements, extracurriculars and networking events, getting you to see different pathways you hadn’t considered before.

Rory McGahan

Make a real difference

Claire Atkinson

Real-world learning with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation

Read about the experience

Watch video

Real industry briefs

Antonio Moeaki
Bachelor of Business (Economics) and Bachelor of Mathematics student

Flexible courses

Rory McGahan

Make a real difference

Claire Atkinson

Real graduate

'I chose economics because I’m passionate about answering the big questions and understanding how the world works. Studying economics at QUT is really dynamic and the lecturers are very passionate.'

Ash Brosnan

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International opportunities

‘During my exchange to Purdue University in America I completed internships at the Purdue Research Foundation and Locket, a San Francisco-based technology start-up. I’ve also interned at an ASEAN management consulting firm in Shanghai. I think internships are really valuable as they allow you to reflect on what you want to do in the future.’

Angela Li

In this course you will

Become a sought-after business leader, analysing economic behaviour, making informed decisions, and driving impactful solutions for a prosperous future.
Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in research and data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, market insights, effective communication, and mathematical and quantitative abilities.
Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's work integrated learning (WIL ) unit.

In this course you will

Become a sought-after business leader, analysing economic behaviour, making informed decisions, and driving impactful solutions for a prosperous future.
Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in research and data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, market insights, effective communication, and mathematical and quantitative abilities.
Gain practical experience working with consultancies, government, corporate settings, and/or community groups through QUT's work integrated learning (WIL ) unit.

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What to expect

Have you ever wondered how and why the RBA influences interest rates? Or how we transition to a lower carbon economy? Or how do we regulate complex markets like petrol and retail electricity to provide better outcomes for consumers? Or what steps can we take to actively bridge the gender pay gap and create equal opportunities for men and women? If these questions interest you, studying economics could be a great choice.

Economics is a unique way of thinking and analysing how the world works. Economics provides insights into national and global economy and offers ways to tackle the real-world challenges shaping our society. As an economist, your work will revolve around real-world issues to inform corporate strategy and government policy.

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of economics, covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics applied to contemporary issues. You will learn about the interplay between the decisions and actions of consumers, firms and governments, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and international trade. You will build skills in data and statistics to support your economic analysis.

Real-world learning is embedded in this course, and throughout your degree, you'll have the chance to engage in practical learning opportunities that allow you to apply the theories you've learned in class to real-world situations. These opportunities include working as consultants with leading industry organisations, gaining professional work experience through our work integrated learning unit, and participating in immersive, international field projects.

Careers and outcomes

QUT's Bachelor of Business (Economics) degree is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as an economist in various professional domains, including government, consulting, business, and non-profit organisations. This degree will provide you with a solid foundation to tackle complex economic problems and make a valuable contribution to the world around you.

Moreover, the skills you acquire through this program are highly transferable, opening up a myriad of opportunities across different sectors. The list of potential careers below is just a glimpse of the possibilities that await you, as the skills you develop are applicable to a wide range of professional career paths.

Possible careers

Economic analyst
Economic researcher
Economics and business data analyst
Economics consultant
Economist
Financial advisor/analyst
Investment banking analyst
Policy analyst
Public servant
Regulatory economist
Risk manager

Details and units

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

Find out other ways you can apply

Course code: BS05

QTAC code: 413021

CRICOS code: 003491G

Delivery

Online
Gardens Point

Delivery

Gardens Point

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Duration: 3 years full-time

Entry: February and July

Entry: February, July and November

Deferment: You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Helping you to get into your course

If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course, you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diplomas

As a QUT College Diploma in Business, Entrepreneurship (business pathway), or Esports (business pathway) graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Business within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Business

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports

Offer guarantee

If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Advanced standing

If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.

More about advanced standing

Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

More about deferring your offer

Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank

Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.

Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.

	Excluding adjustments	Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 98.40	Selection rank 99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 81.05	Selection rank 82.95
Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer	Selection rank 63.30	Selection rank 70.05

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Other admission options

If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).

I completed my studies outside of Australia

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

Assumed knowledge

General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

I completed secondary school in Australia

Assumed knowledge

General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

More about assumed knowledge

ATAR/selection rank: 70.00

Offer guarantee

If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

VET guarantee

If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall	6.5
Listening	6
Reading	6
Writing	6
Speaking	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall	176
Listening	169
Reading	169
Writing	169
Speaking	169
PTE Academic
Overall	58
Listening	50
Reading	50
Writing	50
Speaking	50
TOEFL iBT
Overall	79
Listening	16
Reading	16
Writing	21
Speaking	18

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Applying for this course

Applicants with recent secondary education

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with work and life experience

Find out more if you are an international applicant

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $17,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $36,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - commencing students

A scholarship for future undergraduate students in business, seeking a competitive edge to launch their career.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship

A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students

A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.

Scholarship eligibility: Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women

Applications

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility: Struggling financially

QUT Elite Sport Scholarship

QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.

Scholarship eligibility: Sporting excellence

Applications

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship

A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.

Scholarship eligibility

Applications

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility: Academic performance

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