Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
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    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 19,656 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

    About

    The Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade) is a 100% online degree. It teaches the fundamentals of economics, along with related concepts in finance and trade to make you an informed decision-maker.

    Learn about complex, multi-faceted economic and financial environments. Explore key economic problems like interest rates, inflation and economic growth and development. Build an understanding of how and why people, businesses and governments make decisions. Advance your skills in critically analysing and interpreting information and get confident providing sound business advice. Apply your knowledge in a virtual internship where you’ll work on a real-world business problem.

    Your skills will be in demand across almost every industry – including banking and investment, government and professional services.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

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

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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

    Higher education study

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

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a business graduate, you’ll be positioned to pursue a wide range of career options. You might become an economist, using data and modelling techniques to provide advice to consumers, organisations or governments. You could be a business advisor, guiding company operations, preparing budgets, conducting cost-benefit and risk analyses and reviewing assets and resources. Perhaps you’ll be a business development manager, identifying new markets, customers and industries for growth.   

    Other career options include: 

    • Market research analyst 
    • Policy adviser 
    • Financial risk analyst 
    • Trade and investment adviser. 

    Industry trends 

    Analytical thinking is one of the most in-demand skills employers are looking for in the current job market (World Economic Forum, 2023). Economics as a discipline, is a field most closely associated with analytical skills and reasoning. These skills are fundamental to make informed business decisions and provide advice that is backed by data. Analytical thinking helps understand key market dynamics, consumer behaviour and government interventions. As an Adelaide University business graduate specialising in economics, finance and trade, you’ll build a coveted skillset, essential for modern business environments. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,656 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website