Program Overview

Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)

The Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) is a major offered as part of the Bachelor of Business program. Completing this major leads to the award of a Bachelor of Business with a major in Economics and Finance.

Program Overview

This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles, including management, business law, corporate governance, and social responsibility. Students will also have the opportunity to choose from electives in trade and finance, and FinTech innovations, and gain access to the latest tech-driven innovations in financial management. Additionally, students will gain practical experience through a 96-hour internship or industry-facing project, applying their marketing knowledge in a real-world setting.

Location and Duration

The program is available at the Sunshine Coast campus and online. The duration of the program is 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative Fees

The indicative fees for the program are:

• A$14,486 - 2025 Fees (CSP)
• A$26,750 Annual fee (2026)

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Banking and finance consultant
• Business consultant
• Data analyst
• Economist
• Financial analyst
• Investment analyst
• Risk analyst

Program Detail

The program consists of 24 courses and 288 units. The program structure includes:

• Introductory courses (6) 72 units
  • ACC106 Accounting Principles
  • BUS101 Exploring Business Research
  • BUS102 Economics for Business
  • BUS104 Discovering Management
  • BUS105 Marketing Essentials
  • BUS108 Information Systems in Organisations
• Developing and Graduate courses (4) 48 units
  • BUS203 Business Law
  • BUS306 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
  • BUS320 Business, Governance and Society
  • Plus select 1 course from:
    • BCI300 Work Integrated Learning Project
    • BCI301 Work Integrated Learning Placement
• Major courses (8) 96 units
  • From the Economics and Finance Major
• Elective courses
  • Between 72 and 96 units
  • Select up to a total of 96 units from the undergraduate elective course options

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must:

• Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
• The number of elective courses required to meet the total program unit value will vary depending on the major selected

Entry Requirements

For entry into the program, students must meet the minimum entry threshold of 50.00 ATAR/Rank. Recommended prior study includes English, General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths.

Inherent Academic Requirements

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program.

Pathways

The University offers various pathways for students to gain entry into the program, including:

• Headstart Program - Years 10 to 12
• Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12
• Prior study or work experience
• Tertiary Preparation Pathway
• Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)

Fees and Scholarships

The program offers Commonwealth supported places and international fee-paying places. The annual tuition fee for international students is A$26,750 (2026). The University also offers various scholarships and bursaries to help students cover the costs of study.