Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

Discover how economics shapes the world’s industries, from consumer demand and pricing strategies to government policy and global trade. With Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade), you’ll gain key skills for a successful career in economics or finance, drive smart business decisions and seize opportunities in global markets.

Build a strong foundation in economics, accounting, and business intelligence before diving into specialised topics like finance, trade, and global markets. Explore real-world issues such as supply and demand, trade policy, and financial evaluation. Gain hands-on experience through a virtual internship and learn to analyse complex data to solve economic and financial challenges with confidence.

Study this 100% online degree and graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the public sector, markets, jobs and trade policy. You’ll be equipped to harness emerging opportunities, navigate complex challenges, interpret information and provide sound business advice across today’s economic and policy landscapes.

Shape your future in a globally connected world with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade).

Learn how economics, finance and trade inform effective decision making across organisations, government and wider global markets.

Explore the fundamentals of economics while examining key areas like finance, global trade, inflation, and interest rates. Learn to interpret and respond to the complex forces shaping economies today and apply your insights to real-world financial and societal challenges.

Enjoy the full flexibility of completing your studies 100% online and graduate ready to make your mark across industries including banking, investment, government, and professional services, where demand for skilled economic thinkers continues to grow.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Accounting for Business (ACCT1005)

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014) -Elective

UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange (MARK1013)

UO Principles of Economics (ECON1010)

UO Business and Society (BUSI1018)

UO Business Law (LAWS1018)

UO Career Development in Business (BUSI1030)

UO Quantitative Methods for Business (MATH1028)

Year 2

UO Economic Analysis of Business Decisions (ECON2007)

UO Entrepreneurship for Social and Market Impact (BUSI2021)

UO Growth Development and the Macroeconomy (ECON2009)

UO Business Finance (BAFI2025)

UO Macroeconomics (ECON1011)

UO Empirical Business Analysis (ECON2008)

UO International Business Environments (IBUS3008)

UO Management and Organisation (BUSI2019)

Year 3

UO Portfolio and Fund Management (BAFI3010)

UO Business Internship 30 Days (BUSI3036) -Elective

UO Business Practicum (BUSI3037) -Elective

UO Companies and Partnership Law (LAWS2012) -Elective

UO Economics of Public Policy (ECON3007)

UO International Currency and Banking Markets (BAFI3013)

UO International Economics (ECON3008)

UO International Management Ethics and Values (BUSI3030) -Elective

UO Introduction to Financial Planning (BAFI2016) -Elective

UO Management Accounting (ACCT2004) -Elective

UO Organisational Behaviour (BUSI2017) -Elective

UO Organisational Entrepreneurship (BUSI3035) -Elective

UO Solving Business Challenges (BUSI3040) -Elective

UO Strategic Financial Analysis (BUSI3034)

UO Virtual Industry Internship (BUSI3041) -Elective

Award requirements

Students must complete 24 subjects including 4 electives.

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Indicative total fee $49,430

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0