This program is an advanced 4 year degree in economics and finance for students who are proficient in mathematics and have a keen interest in economics and finance. At the end of year 3 students will decide if they wish to take a more professional, employment oriented pathway or, subject to meeting certain entry criteria, a dedicated reasearch pathway in either economics or finance. The Economics and Finance majors are designed to enable entry into higher degree research programs upon completion of the BAdvFin&Econ(Hons). Students who choose to study a major in their fourth year may choose to undertake an exchange semester in year 3, semester 2. Students not electing to take a major in either economics or finance will complete a 4 unit team project and will have opportunity to combine this with an internship and/or a tailored overseas study experience at one of our prestigious international partners. Students applying to change program and/or applying for credit on the basis of previous studies should seek advice from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (bel@uq.edu.au). Please note that due to the pre-requisite requirements of compulsory courses, it may take longer than anticipated for students with credit to complete program requirements. The study of economics is central to an understanding of business, markets, trade, government policies, international issues, globalisation, health, development, and the environment. This major is for students with an interest in becoming analysts, advisers, and economists in the public and private sectors and leads to careers in business, finance, international development, management and research.

Investment banking, funds management, management and financial consulting, corporate financial management, stockbroking, infrastructure financing and development, international finance and trade, government agencies such as the Reserve Bank.