Australian National University (ANU)
4 years full-time
This flexible double degree combines commerce and economics training, allowing students to specialize in business areas like accounting, finance, or management while developing rigorous economic analysis skills. Ideal for students seeking comprehensive business education with flexibility to tailor their studies to career interests.
Applicants must meet ATAR 80 or International Baccalaureate 30. Assumed knowledge includes ACT Mathematical Methods (Major), Further Mathematics, or Specialist Mathematics, or NSW HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. No formal program prerequisites, but mathematical competency is essential. International students must maintain full-time enrollment of 24 units per semester unless approved for reduced study load.
Commerce component (96 units): Core courses in Business Reporting and Analysis, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Communication for Business, and Quantitative Research Methods. Students select one major from Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Studies, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing (48 units). Economics component (96 units): Compulsory courses in Microeconomics 1-3, Macroeconomics 1 and 3, Foundations of Economic and Financial Models, Econometrics I, and Quantitative Research Methods (42 units). Additional courses in economic theory, applied economics, and transdisciplinary problem-solving. Both components include elective options allowing customization of study.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in political, business, government, and academic leadership roles globally. The College of Business and Economics offers rigorous, research-informed education combining practical business knowledge with advanced economic theory. Small honors classes with leading academics, competitive scholarships, internship opportunities, and a flexible curriculum design enable students to tailor their education to career aspirations.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in accounting, auditing, business analysis, finance, management consulting, human resources, marketing, and economics. Specific roles include business risk analyst, auditor, budget/management accountant, systems analyst, database administrator, business consultant, marketing coordinator, advertising executive, e-commerce manager, and economist. The degree prepares students for professional accounting qualifications (CPA/CA), further postgraduate study, or leadership positions in corporate and government sectors.