Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Creative Industries - Economy and Markets

Western Sydney University

The Economy and Markets major provides a comprehensive and diverse perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships between individuals, firms, institutions and countries. You will learn how economies function and how public policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse social, economic and environmental problems. Study includes a wide array of competing economic theories, so you will be critically informed about the ways in which you can contribute to change. A major in this area prepares you to be an active participant in addressing the wide range of problems faced by governments, social organisations and the business community in the local and international economies. Through the study of economics you can develop your analytical and problem solving skills and to be intellectually challenged, whether you view the discipline as providing specific vocational skills or as an area of academic and intellectual interest. A major in this area is highly regarded in the business world and can open up a range of career prospects in general business, finance and the public sector.

School of Humanities and Communication Arts

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