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- 07 May 23
- 25 Jun 23
- 27 Aug 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
- Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
- Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
- Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
Economics graduates possess financial literacy and analytical skills highly desired by employers in a broad range of occupations and industries, often beyond the discipline of economics itself.
Graduates of this course will be competent business advisors with a strong understanding of business strategy and its implications for modern markets.
Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2026*:
- Management and Organisation Analysts 32.2%
- Research and Development Manager 23.8%
- Policy and Planning Manager 5.7%
*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2022 and projections to 2026.
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.
Higher education
Successful completion of a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) undergraduate subjects of study within an equivalent AQF level course or higher.
Secondary education
- Published ATAR ≥ 50,
- Internal ATAR ≥ 50,
- Concessional ATAR ≥ 51
VET studies
Successful completion of certificate IV or higher.
Work and Life
Domestic Applicants with work and life experience:
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.
The following qualifications are recognised articulating admissions pathways into the B3A Bachelor of Business:
- Diploma of Applied Business
- Associate Degree in Applied Business
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Diploma of Marketing & Communication
- Advanced Diploma of Marketing & Communication
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism
- Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism
- Diploma of University Studies
- Associate Degree in University Studies
Future-proof your business career with economic prowess
Learn business economics by focusing on contemporary issues in Australia and globally. Explore applied economics topics such as business strategy, behavioural economics, energy economics, regional development, and monetary and fiscal policy.
Economics is a framework for working through complex problems in a variety of settings and provides a set of tools that complements a wide range of academic disciplines. Our business economics major emphasises developing analytical and technical skills as well as communication skills that are highly valued by employers.
You will study contemporary business economics and develop the analytical and problem-solving skills required to be a successful professional. The economics program prepares students for success in key growth industries across the globe including energy, agriculture, tourism. Studying economics gives students the skills to understand these complex markets as well as the business acumen to succeed in these dynamic industries. The units in our Business Economics major are taught by leading researchers in these areas, providing students with the opportunity to work on real-world issues in these industries using real data.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:
- 4 core subjects
- TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
- TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
- TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
- TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
- 2 major subjects
- TAS-BEA106 Introduction to Behavioural Economics
- TAS-BEA121 Economic Policy in Action
- 2 UTAS electives
Year 2. 8 subjects in second year including:
- 4 core subjects
- TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
- TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
- TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
- TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
- 2 major subjects
- TAS-BEA205 Economics of Business Strategy
- TAS-BEA206 Evaluating Alternatives
- 2 UTAS electives
Year 3. 8 subjects in third year including:
- 4 major subjects
- TAS-BEA310 Agriculture and Food Economics
- TAS-BEA313 Energy Economics and Policy
- TAS-BEA317 Regional Development in a Global Context
- TAS-BEA320 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
- 4 UTAS electives
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.
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