Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainable Economics and Policy)

Prepare yourself for a professional career

USQ’s Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Sustainable Economics and Policy is a career-oriented degree designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career as an economist. You will start your specialisation (major) in your first year and have numerous opportunities to put your learning into practice. You also have the option to choose a second major to strengthen your expertise.

Join the economic conversation as an expert

It is an exciting time to be an economist. As the effects of the global financial crisis continue to be felt around the world at all levels of society, economists and their opinions are in high demand. From individuals who are concerned about mortgage rates, the job market and their super funds, to governments and businesses attempting to negotiate an increasingly complex world of environment sustainability and resource taxes, economics is a hot topic.

Become a driving force for a sustainable future

Economists seek to understand how economies work and apply this knowledge to the wide range of complex problems encountered by governments, businesses and households. Our focus on sustainable economics takes it to the next level, combining economic sustainability with environmental and social sustainability. An additional feature is our inclusion of policy within the major. Economics and policy drive each other, so to create real change you need a thorough understanding of both areas.

Career opportunities

Our Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainable Economics and Policy) will prepare you for a career as an economist, economic advisor to governments and business, a research officer, economics consultant, market researcher, trade commission servicer, banker, money market operator or business economist.