Bachelor of Economics and Finance/Master of Business

Stand out from the crowd with your breadth of skills and expertise by completing an Integrated Master’s degree. This study option combines an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, allowing you to progress directly from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance into the Master of Business.

As a high achiever, you will learn to identify and apply economic tools of analysis to a wide range of global issues when you study economics and finance at UOW. You will uncover international career opportunities as you learn about the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade.

Learn how markets operate across a country or region and the return on investment and industry risk of a business decision.

On completion, you will be able to address these challenges and more as you develop the skills necessary to make responsible professional judgements. You will build upon these skills knowledge as you progress through to the Master of Business. Studying an Integrated Master’s degree will further refine and advance your knowledge in diverse fields of business, improving your employability and earning potential.

The Master of Business allows you to be the master of your degree, choosing the subjects that are of most interest to you and of most relevance to your career. You will be equipped with fundamental business knowledge and skills through a set of core subjects, as well as a research capstone.

Graduates of the Master of Business will have knowledge across a broad range of business areas that will allow you to move into a variety of business careers.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Accounting, economics, finance, investment analysis, financial markets, policy, responsible business, statistics. Master of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, supply chain management.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Economics & Finance: Economist, regulatory manager, policy and governance specialist, financial analyst, finance consultant, research analyst, property portfolio analyst, stockbroker. Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, business owner, economist, entrepreneur, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, policy adviser, stockbroker. Master of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, business owner, economist, entrepreneur, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, policy adviser, stockbroker.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program.

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Practical experience

Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Culminates with an applied research project capstone subject. This experiential learning opportunity offers an international Workplace-based project, or more traditional research-based project. Master of Business: Industry related projects, work integrated learning.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.