Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment
Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment
The Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment offers students the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles and the multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability required to operate within the green economy. Subjects in the Bachelor of Economics provide training in econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment offers students the analytical and quantitative skills required for an in-depth understanding of key economic principles and the multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability required to operate within the green economy.
Subjects in the Bachelor of Economics provide training in econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics as well as other Economics fields with an emphasis on practical policy. Students gain skills to understand the economic efficiency and conditions for market failure that necessitate government intervention and are equipped with economic and econometric policy analysis skills suitable for tackling economic and social issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Subjects in the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment expand this study to the complexity of sustainability in the environmental, political, social, and cultural senses. It also provides depth of study on and practical engagement with different industry and professional applications of sustainability.
The course promotes an understanding of how institutional rules and incentives shape economic outcomes and provides knowledge of the economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability through Economics and Sustainability specialisations, internship-like experiences and problem-based learning within the Economics and Sustainability and Environment subjects.
Course aims
This multidisciplinary combined degree prepares students to operate as professional economists in the many sectors of the Australian and international economies that increasingly have to respond to sustainability imperatives.
Study in Sustainability and Environment provides graduates with a competitive edge in their Economics career path. The specialist knowledge of sustainability and environment, and skills in sustainability planning, evaluation and innovation maximise graduates’ potential for employment as companies increasingly consider sustainability issues across their business functions. It also opens up careers in companies and government agencies engaged with issues of environmental, cultural and social sustainability, climate, and sustainable development.
Careers
Career options include roles as an economist, economic analyst, econometrician, data analyst, policy analyst, business consultant, market analyst and researcher in various industries including Banking, Consulting, Finance, Insurance, Public sector, Resources sector, Health, Education, and others.
Sustainability specialist roles include sustainability project officer, consultant or director, corporate social responsibility manager, communication and stakeholder engagement lead and sustainability evaluation lead.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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