(Note – this specialisation is currently under review).

Economics and Econometrics is a combination of the two specialisations. Economics is a diverse and fascinating discipline which analyses decision-making by individuals, business, government and global organisations.

Econometrics focuses on the development and application of quantitative methods to model everything from individual consumer behaviour through to the collective workings of the economy.

Graduates are employed in roles such as Business Analyst, Economic and Business Forecaster, Economic Researcher, Financial Analyst, Graduate Economist, Investment Analyst, Market Researcher, Management Consultant, Policy Advisor, Social and Economic Policy Researcher, Treasury Officer and Statistical Analyst.

Studying Economics and Econometrics at UNSW

Economics and Econometrics is offered as an undergraduate major by the Australian School of Business (www.business.unsw.edu.au) for students enrolled in economics degrees.

Students may choose from the following economics majors:
• Business Economics
• Business Statistics
• Business Strategy and Economic Management
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Financial Economics

Students with above average grades in their Economics or Econometrics courses are invited to join the Honours program, requiring an additional year of study. An Honours year adds extra value to an undergraduate degree and is highly regarded by employers.