Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Economics)

About the course

This honours year builds advanced analytical, theoretical and empirical skills in economics for high-achieving business graduates. You’ll deepen your understanding of contemporary economic issues and demonstrate capacity for rigorous independent research. The course is structured for full-time immersion across two semesters, combining focused coursework with a supervised honours thesis. It is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Economics. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for research-focused and analytical roles where strong economic reasoning and evidence-based decision-making are valued. You can apply your honours training to interpret data, analyse policy and market issues, and communicate findings clearly, with pathways into government, consulting, industry research and further postgraduate study. Typical roles include economist. It is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Economics. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)