Bachelor of Business – Economics major
When you choose the Economics major in the Bachelor of Business at RMIT University, you’re choosing in-depth study in a constantly evolving discipline.
You’re undertaking a professional, highly focused, in-depth course of study designed to meet current employer demands and prepare students for future job opportunities.
To ensure our students are at the forefront of their profession, RMIT incorporates new and emerging technologies in economic and business analysis in our delivery.
This innovative approach to education and training is part of our commitment to providing graduates with real-world skills.
The Economics major equips students with the confidence to apply their knowledge and skills for career progression in both the private and public sectors. This involves both a broad-based multidisciplinary approach and the opportunity for focused, professional skill-building in key areas of economics, analytics and behavioural science.
Campus Information
Melbourne city campus
Melbourne City campus is located in the cosmopolitan heart of the “world’s most liveable city” and is surrounded by public transport, restaurants, cafes, theatres, galleries and parks
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates from RMIT's Economics major develop strong skills in key areas such as:
- Economic theory and principles
- Data analysis and statistical methods
- Policy evaluation and design
- Market dynamics
- Global economic issues.
These skills enable you to analyse complex economic situations and provide insights that inform important decisions in various sectors. You’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges like poverty, inequality, and sustainability.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65%.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
135360 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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