The study of economics is central to an understanding of business, markets, trade, government policies, international issues, globalisation, health, development, and the environment. This major is for students with an interest in becoming analysts, advisers, and economists in the public and private sectors and leads to careers in business, finance, international development, management and research.

Investment banking, funds management, management and financial consulting, corporate financial management, stockbroking, infrastructure financing and development, international finance and trade, government agencies such as the Reserve Bank.