Finance and economics - XM0159
Finance and economics
Print & ShareThe finance and economics major equips you with the analytical and strategic capabilities required to understand financial systems, market behaviour and business decision-making in local and global contexts. The major combines foundations in finance with applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, enabling students to evaluate financial performance, assess economic policy, analyse market dynamics and interpret business and economic data. You will develop knowledge in corporate finance, investment analysis, portfolio management, asset valuation and financial decision-making, while applying mathematical and theoretical frameworks to business and economic problems.
The major also builds capabilities in the responsible use of digital tools, including AI, to support analysis and decision-making in professional contexts. You will be prepared for professional roles across finance, consulting, business strategy, government, and related industries where analytical judgement, ethical decision-making, and strategic insight are essential.
This area of study is offered in the following courses or can be taken where you have 8 free electives. To see if you can take this area of study within a double degree select from the course offering below.