Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of International Studies
Summary The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market. The Bachelor…
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Summary
The Bachelor of International Studies, which combines the study of cultures and global society with the acquisition of advanced foreign language and communication skills and knowledge about global diversity and mobility, will equip you with transferable intercultural skills that are highly valued in today’s globalised job market. 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.
Key features
Complete a session-long overseas experience
Undertake a session-long, in-country study program to enhance your learning within global environments. Discover a country’s culture in addition to learning a language
Be proficient in your target language and gain knowledge of the society and culture of the countries where that language is spoken. 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).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Aid and development officer
Econometrician
Economist
Financial adviser or analyst
International business manager
International law consultant
Investment analyst
Market analyst
Marketing manager
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Public sector adviser
Teacher (after further study)
Tourism and travel consultant
Transnational business or corporations consultant
Transnational or global communications officer
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
International organisations
International public sector
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Research institutes
Tourism and hospitality sector
Transnational communications sector
United Nations
Universities
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.
