Economics

The world's economies, living standards, commercial and political systems are at the heart of the study of economics. Economics involves weighing up choices and alternatives and seeing how they impact upon businesses, societies and individuals. By applying quantitative analysis to current issues and trends, economists can develop and model scenarios to predict possible results and make recommendations on how to respond to produce the best outcomes.

You will look at how modern economies operate - how they trade and grow, the role of prices, supply and demand, and how business and government both affect and are affected by the economy. The insights economists provide allow organisations and individuals to plan and make better decisions for the future.

You will develop analytical skills to enable you to consider both quantitative and policy-based economic issues - practical skills and knowledge that can be then adapted to a range of careers.

With economics and law influencing almost every aspect of society, the UNE Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws will equip you with a valuable portfolio of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of careers. You will graduate with knowledge and skills in the most recent theory and practice of law and an in-depth practical understanding of how the economy works, as well as transferable critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills to apply to many industries. Study online in a timeframe that suits your lifestyle and get job-ready practical skills to future proof your career.

Business and economics make a powerful combination. Graduates with skills in both disciplines are highly sought after for a range of roles in business, government and non-profit organisations.

Studying the combined Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics at UNE gives you flexibility to take your career in whichever direction you choose. You will combine a solid grounding in accounting, business ethics, management and marketing with the quantitative and analytical skills needed to solve complex problems in the real world.

Demand for agribusiness professionals continues to grow as the world faces the evolving challenges of climate change, sustainability, food safety and security, and the increasing globalisation and integration of agricultural and food networks.

UNE’s Bachelor of Agribusiness provides you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to anticipate and respond to the demands of agricultural businesses in a changing global environment. Hone your skills in problem solving and analysis to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you aim to build your career in small, medium or large enterprises, or launch a business of your own, you must learn to identify opportunities, rise to challenges and adapt to change. The UNE Bachelor of Business is uniquely positioned to help you start or pivot your business career.

Our hands-on teaching and mentoring program will develop and hone your financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills. You will learn to identify opportunities, evaluate the options, make informed decisions and measure outcomes. These skillsets are in high demand in dynamic work environments across a variety of sectors.

Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and is designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this course you will have the opportunity to specialise in subject areas that interest you most and gain experience in teaching to a wide range of age groups, culminating in sought-after skills to future-proof your education career.

Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow as an in-demand education professional. Upskill and enhance your on-the-pulse skills for the benefit of your career, your students and the profession at large. Stay relevant and pave the way for a successful teaching career in a supportive, flexible environment.

With commercial innovation and technological disruption on the rise, the UNE Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws will open the door to a wide range of legal and business career opportunities. This double degree gives you a solid foundation in contemporary legal skills together with well-rounded knowledge in business so you can become a flexible all-rounder in any workplace. Gain valuable financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills, as well as how to write for, research, argue and apply the law – a powerful blend of attributes that allow you to take advantage of many career opportunities in evolving sectors.

The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been developed in response to the needs of today’s rapidly changing workplaces and a growing employer demand for double degree graduates.

Your choice of arts major allows you to become an expert in a discipline of your choice. The legal knowledge and practical skills will also enable you to pursue many pathways in law, benefiting from UNE’s deep expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues.

UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher.

Develop your teaching skills in a supportive, flexible environment. Learn how to create open and encouraging learning environments that put your students' individual learning styles at the forefront. By studying at UNE, you will become an in-demand secondary teacher who makes a difference.

Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll develop creative and socio-cultural knowledge, and vital skills in critical thinking and communication.

Our degree fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of a diverse set of skills, essential to helping you be an independent thinker, and empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.

The agribusiness landscape is experiencing significant changes, including technology integration, sustainability and environmental concerns, and changing consumer preferences. Being able to quickly adjust strategies, adopt new technologies, and align with evolving consumer demands is crucial to excelling in this dynamic industry.

Whether you're pivoting to agribusiness for the first time, or are an experienced professional looking to upskill and remain competitive in fast-paced field, the UNE Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness provides you with the skillsets you need to succeed. 

In today's dynamic and fast-paced business landscape, standing out from the pack requires flexibility, innovation, practical skills, and strategic insight. Our Advanced Diploma in Business is specifically designed to help you develop these abilities, pairing foundational knowledge with real-world case studies to ensure that you are as competitive and effective in the job market as possible. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to add a tertiary qualification to enhance your opportunities, you're pivoting to a different facet of business, or you're preparing to start a brand new career, this course will give you the foundation you need to succeed.

Population growth, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives are driving increasing demand for innovative and knowledgeable agribusiness experts, making this vital sector full of diverse and exciting career opportunities. Whether you're entering the field for the first time, changing role or industry direction, or aiming to advance your existing career, UNE's Diploma in Agribusiness equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

Modern economies are complex and dynamic. The forces that affect trade, growth, prices, supply and demand are constantly changing. In this evolving environment, economists research wide ranging topics and provide essential insights to business, government and society to inform decisions on how to allocate scarce resources.

Our Bachelor of Economics with Honours will allow you to research a problem that interests you under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field. You will identify patterns in data, critique the results in the context of current events, and communicate the insights you generate in clear and concise language to add value for decision makers in business and government.

Economics influences almost every aspect of business, government and society. Policy makers and leaders in all organisations need to understand the economics interactions of global political and commercial systems, whilst considering living standards, and resource and environmental constraints. Economists provide these insights and influence decisions about how to prioritise actions and allocate resources in a continuously changing environment.

UNE's Master of Economics is perfectly positioned to build your expertise and hone your analytical skills to solve today’s economic challenges and advance your career.

In modern economies, the relationships between global growth, prices, supply and demand are complex and dynamic. Using quantitative modelling and critical thinking, economists analyse how these economic forces interact and explore how to solve current challenges to trade, commerce, policy and living standards in a constantly changing world.

With UNE's Graduate Diploma in Economics you will upgrade your analytical skills and build advanced economic knowledge to enhance your career, enabling you to add value in all sectors of business, government and society.

Communities and regions face complex challenges as they work towards improving living standards and wellbeing. Economists play a critical role in community and regional development by informing the decisions of government and non-government agencies as they strive for sustainable economics growth and stability around the world.

UNE’s Master of Economic and Regional Development will equip you with the expertise to help solve the issues faced by regions and nations as they define their directions and chart a course toward a better future.

Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online or on campus in a flexible timeframe that suits your lifestyle. Be positioned at the forefront of educational expertise to make your education career goals a reality.

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

Agriculture and food production present a unique set of challenges for business people who work in the area, such as climate change, sustainability, food safety and security, and globalisation.

Through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness, you will develop specialist skills and knowledge that will complement your experience, equipped you to tackle the issues that affect food and agricultural production. Skilled agribusiness graduates are in demand in the workplace — you'll be positioned to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities.

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline — for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.