Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development
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Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Game Design and Development
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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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. The Bachelor of Game Design and Development will provide you with a thorough grounding in software design and development. The addition of specialist units that critically appraise video games as designs and cultural media products means you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.
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). Complete an extensive supervised project
Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and get the skills you need to successfully start your career. Undertake the only video games degree of its kind
Study the only university degree in New South Wales that combines technical skills with a critical understanding of video games.
Career Outcomes
Professions
App designer
Econometrician
Economist
Financial adviser or analyst
Game animator
Game audio engineer
Game designer
Game programmer
Game tester
Investment analyst
Market analyst
Policy analyst
Virtual reality or mixed reality designer or developer
Web designer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Gaming developers
Geoscience Australia
Government agencies and departments
International organisations
Media and entertainment companies
NGOs
Research institutes
Retail and e-business companies
Start-ups
Technology and software development companies
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.
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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.