Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Summary The Bachelor of Economics will provide you with a sound understanding of today’s complex economic environment and the skills to design economic systems that promote welfare, fairness and sustainability. You’ll learn about how modern economies operate, trade and grow; the role of prices and markets in allocating scarce resources;…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Economics will provide you with a sound understanding of today’s complex economic environment and the skills to design economic systems that promote welfare, fairness and sustainability. You’ll learn about how modern economies operate, trade and grow; the role of prices and markets in allocating scarce resources; and the sorts of policy interventions that can be introduced when economic outcomes are less than optimal.
In the professionally accredited Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, you’ll learn how to apply mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analysis to a range of practical problems in long-term risk management, finance and insurance.
Key features
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities
Access our Finance Decision Lab and incubator, and participate in simulations and workshops.
Study at a globally recognised institution
Study at a business school that’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Broaden your skill set
Enhance your knowledge and skills by undertaking a range of units in actuarial science, statistics, finance and economics.
Join the leading provider of actuarial education for 50 years
Study at the first university in the world to be accredited with a professional actuarial body.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Actuary
Claims adjuster, examiner or investigator
Econometrician
Economist
Financial adviser or analyst
Fund manager
Insurance analyst
Insurance specialist
Investment analyst
Market analyst
Policy analyst
Pricing or marketing actuary
Risk analyst
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Underwriter
Employers
Accounting firms
Actuarial consulting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Insurance firms
International organisations
NGOs
Research institutes
Superannuation and insurance firms
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
