Whether your dream is succeeding in an accredited profession, innovating new business ideas or levelling up in your career, a Deakin course will help you achieve your goals. Not sure what course you want to study? We’ve got you covered, explore our disciplines within business and economics.
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Explore courses in a vast array of business and economics fields to find the path to your dream career.
Explore our range of business and economics courses, developed in consultation with industry. You’ll build an invaluable network through work-integrated learning and graduate with a set of versatile skills to give you an employment edge.
At Deakin, we design our courses in consultation with industry. Our research-active, industry-based course and unit leaders enrich them with insights from the worlds of research and practice.
Get your career off to the best start through work-integrated learning – you’ll develop professional networks and gain hands-on skills while earning credit towards your degree.
Our in-person and virtual international study and work experiences give you access to globally connected business via opportunities in Europe, North and South America and Southeast Asia.
Strong employment growth is forecast for business and economics roles according to Australian Government employment projections.
Deakin’s business and economics courses are aligned with professional programs, certifications and memberships from a wide range of industry bodies.
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, meaning we are globally recognised and internationally benchmarked. As a top 3 business school in Victoria, a Deakin qualification in business will distinguish you from your peers.
The capstone project and internship taught me how to use the technical skills I have learnt in other units to solve real work problems. And that is what is needed the most to get you ready professionally.
Mansi Chaudhary
Master of Business Analytics, Business Analyst Westpac
Dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in business? Get ahead with Deakin – we’ll help you build your network within the community and industry.
Study economics units and learn how governments and businesses can address the drivers of global challenges from poverty and inequality to climate change.
You’ll be ready for sustainable business, as our courses integrate practices from global frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Principles of Responsible Management Education.
Complete a research degree to become a rigorous investigator, contribute to the global knowledge base and tackle the challenges that face business and society.
AI and digital transformation are revolutionising all fields of business. Deakin business courses prepare you for the career opportunities that new business technologies will create.
What's the difference between a commerce and a business degree, and how can you work out which one is right for you?
We can tell you it’s not just working in spreadsheets! You might specialise in economic research and policy or have a versatile career in industry or finance.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
Got a question about our business or economics courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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