The major in Economic Studies introduces students to the core concepts and techniques used in economic analysis with applications to a wide variety of issues including: economic development, public policy, macroeconomic forecasting, the design of financial contracts and industrial strategy. It is an exciting and broad-ranging major which offers insight into the ways that individuals make decisions and interact, the ways that businesses are structured and compete, and the role of government in economic activity.

The aim of the major in Economic Studies is to develop the knowledge and skills of students to enable them to embark upon a professional career in areas such as economics, financial markets, government policy, investment banking, consulting and business administration.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles played by consumers, producers and government institutions as the major components of a modern economy.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and theory used in designing economic solutions to real world problems.
3. Apply economic models of how individuals make decisions and interact, the ways that businesses are structured and compete, and the role of government in economic activity in order to it improve economic, social and business outcomes.
4. Apply economic ideas to problems in other fields such as politics, science and engineering.
5. Synthesise and communicate economic ideas in modes appropriate to a variety of audiences.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

Applicants must have either completed recognized upper secondary studies to the required standard and recognised by ANU as comparable to Australian Year 12 or completed at least one year of tertiary study to the required standard.

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.