Economics

Economics offers a unique way of thinking about the world. It provides the theoretical foundation for all areas of business and finance, and a framework to understand policy initiatives on topical issues such as climate change, inequality, financial crises and housing affordability.

Enhance your business studies with economics

Economics is relevant to the study of a whole range of other disciplines: business, finance, international markets and trade, health, transport, democracy, the environment, as well as social equity and well-being.  An understanding of economics provides the theoretical foundation for all areas of business and finance.

Economics is offered as a major in the Bachelor of Commerce and will help you understand why economics is so vital to our society and how it is dependent on human behaviour, and will enhance all aspects of your business studies.  This major develops quantitative and analytical skills, attributes that are highly valued by employers and which complement many possible future career paths.

Gain experience while you study

Work experience can make all the difference when you graduate and are applying for jobs. You can gain work experience and credit towards your degree with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The Faculty of Business and Law offers several flexible WIL programs suitable for most students in all disciplines and levels including those from other faculties and universities. These include business internships, community-based volunteering, work-based learning, team-based learning and industry-based learning. Read more.

Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce is internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). EPAS is an international quality benchmark for business programs worldwide. Deakin is the only Australian university with EPAS accreditation for its Bachelor of Commerce.