Business and economics
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Looking for an employment edge? Our courses are developed in consultation with industry so you’ll graduate work ready. Develop a versatile skillset and gain experience through work-integrated learning.
Study at a top 3 business school in Victoria
Whether your dream is succeeding in an accredited profession, innovating new business ideas or levelling up in your career, a Deakin degree will help you achieve your goals.
Disciplines within business and economics
Gain a career edge with industry experience
Commerce graduate Kai shares how work-integrated learning experiences helped him stand out in the job market and secure a dream graduate role.
#1 Victorian university for online student teaching quality
Deakin’s online business and economics degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join over 78,000 online students who have already graduated from Deakin.
Choose a business or economics degree that will get you work ready
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.
Get global experience and perspective
Build international experience into your degree through exchange programs, study tours and collaborative virtual projects across Asia, Europe and North America. Gain the adaptability and cultural awareness employers value in an increasingly connected world.
Relevant, future-proof learning
We design our courses in consultation with industry. Our research-active, industry-based course leaders enrich each unit with insights from the worlds of research and practice.
Learn beyond the classroom
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.
See business and economics students in action
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Business and commerce study tour.
From speaking ay UN conferences to landing a job in accounting.
Build job ready skills with work-integrated learning.
Learn how Kaythlyn launched her own business while studying.
Why choose the Deakin MBA? Flexibility that fits your life.
Creating a global network that opens doors through Deakin.
Not just a degree, this is the MBA journey.
Learn how Anouk quickly grew her confidence through Deakin.
Ryan on feeling career ready after graduation.
Find out how flexible study helped Harry launch his human resources career.
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A Japan consultancy experience launched Millie's corporate career.
Top professional roles
Strong employment growth is forecast for business and economics roles according to Australian Government employment projections. This growth includes significant increases in key roles such as:
- 106,405 new jobs for business, HR and marketing professionals
- 33,950 new jobs for business administration managers
- 28,162 new jobs for management and organisation analysts
- 19,252 new jobs for human resource managers.
Professional recognition
Deakin’s business and economics courses are aligned with professional programs, certifications and memberships from a wide range of industry bodies.
Accounting
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)
- CPA Australia
- Institute of Public Accountants Australia
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Finance and financial planning
- CFA Institute
- Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA)
- Self-Managed Super Fund
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Human resources, marketing and psychology
- Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC).
Information systems and business analytics
- Australian Computer Society (ACS).
The skills I learnt at Deakin were very hands-on. Deakin doesn't only focus on academics, they focus on who you are as an individual. They help you specifically with everything that comes after
Bachelor of Commerce
Graduate with an employment advantage
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.
#15 in the world for business administration
Industry experts shape every Deakin course
Top 3 business school in Victoria
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for student support
Top 200 worldwide for economics and econometrics
World-class teaching experiences
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.
Make a difference
Study economics units and learn how governments and businesses can address the drivers of global challenges from poverty and inequality to climate change.
Create a sustainable future
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.
Solve business problems through research
Complete a research degree to become a rigorous investigator, contribute to the global knowledge base and tackle the challenges that face business and society.
Be ready for a transformed career
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.
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Contact us
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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