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The Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment offers students the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles and the multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability required to operate within the green economy.

Subjects in the Bachelor of Economics provide training in econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics as well as other Economics fields with an emphasis on practical policy. Students gain skills to understand the economic efficiency and conditions for market failure that necessitate government intervention and are equipped with economic and econometric policy analysis skills suitable for tackling economic and social issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Subjects in the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment expand this study to the complexity of sustainability in the environmental, political, social, and cultural senses. It also provides depth of study on and practical engagement with different industry and professional applications of sustainability.

The course promotes an understanding of how institutional rules and incentives shape economic outcomes and provides knowledge of the economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability through Economics and Sustainability specialisations, internship-like experiences and problem-based learning within the Economics and Sustainability and Environment subjects.

Course aims

This multidisciplinary combined degree prepares students to operate as professional economists in the many sectors of the Australian and international economies that increasingly have to respond to sustainability imperatives.

Study in Sustainability and Environment provides graduates with a competitive edge in their Economics career path. The specialist knowledge of sustainability and environment, and skills in sustainability planning, evaluation and innovation maximise graduates’ potential for employment as companies increasingly consider sustainability issues across their business functions. It also opens up careers in companies and government agencies engaged with issues of environmental, cultural and social sustainability, climate, and sustainable development.

Careers

Career options include roles as an economist, economic analyst, econometrician, data analyst, policy analyst, business consultant, market analyst and researcher in various industries including Banking, Consulting, Finance, Insurance, Public sector, Resources sector, Health, Education, and others.

Sustainability specialist roles include sustainability project officer, consultant or director, corporate social responsibility manager, communication and stakeholder engagement lead and sustainability evaluation lead.