Bachelor of Economics

The Bachelor of Economics at SP Jain School of Global Management is a three-year Australian bachelor degree, listed on CRICOS (course code 086184J). It sits at Level 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, the same level as any other bachelor degree in the country. That matters because it tells you what you are getting: a qualification built around prescribed learning outcomes, delivered in units of study, and recognised by Australian employers and universities. You can find the current tuition, campus locations and intake details on the CRICOS register and the provider's official page.

Australian bachelor degrees are usually made up of units of study, each worth a set number of credit points. You accumulate credit points across the degree, often with core units, a major, and electives. Some institutions run two semesters a year, others three trimesters, and the calendar affects how many units you take at once. The structure is there so you can see exactly what you are enrolling in: which units are compulsory, which you can choose, and how many credit points you need to graduate. Confirm the unit list and credit-point rules with SP Jain directly, because they can change between intakes.

Economics as a field gives you a way to think about how people, firms and governments make decisions when resources are limited. A bachelor degree in this area typically covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods and statistics, and then builds into applied areas such as international trade, public policy, development or financial economics. You learn to read data, build an argument, and test ideas against evidence. Assessment usually mixes exams, essays, problem sets and group projects. Some programmes include a capstone unit in the final year, where you pull the pieces together on a substantial piece of work. Where a placement or industry project is part of the degree, it gives you a taste of how economic analysis is used outside the classroom.

This degree suits students who like numbers and arguments, and who want to understand why economies behave the way they do. It is a good fit if you are heading towards policy work, banking, consulting, or further study in economics or finance. If you are an international student, you should know two things. First, the Student visa generally lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session. Second, after you finish, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may allow you to stay and work in Australia, provided you meet the requirements. English proficiency is part of the application: IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate standard, with TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university's own English programmes accepted as equivalents. The Department of Home Affairs also sets its own English threshold for the visa. Check the official page for the exact requirements that apply to you.

• Economist or policy analyst, in government departments, treasury, productivity commissions, and regulatory bodies.
• Financial analyst or investment analyst, in banks, funds management, and financial planning firms.
• Management consultant, in consulting firms advising businesses on strategy, pricing, and market entry.
• Data or research analyst, in market research, tech companies, and public sector research units.
• Business or commercial analyst, in large organisations that need someone to make sense of costs, demand, and forecasts.
• Further study, an honours year or a master's in economics, finance, or public policy, which can lead to research or specialist roles.