Overview

You’ll become well-versed in subject areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade theory and econometrics.

You’ll also engage in a range of authentic, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities with the aim of developing your professional practice in the areas of communication, judgement and cross-cultural teamwork.

Upon graduation, you’ll possess a thorough knowledge of business economics, along with a solid background in commerce, and will be well-placed for a bright future in a professional business environment.

Study Commerce (Business Economics) from University of Canberra and you will:

evaluate the concepts and theories acquired in business economics

exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information

identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds

utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts

communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems

develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.

Career opportunities

Economist

Economic analyst

Economic forecaster

Labour market economist

Taxation economist

Business development manager

Business analyst

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Decision Making

Orientation (Commerce)

Quantitative Methods in Commerce

Evidence (Commerce)

Management
Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Commerce International Business View 81 other Bachelors in International Business in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 095930E

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39500 AUD / year

≈ 39500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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