Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of New England Armidale

Program Overview

The combined Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Economics at the University of New England offers a powerful blend of business fundamentals and economic analysis. It’s ideal for students who want a broad, flexible education — learning how businesses operate while also understanding the economic forces that shape markets, societies and policy.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: You begin with core building blocks — units such as Introductory Microeconomics (ECON101) and Introductory Macroeconomics (ECON102) give you a foundation in how markets and economies function. Parallel to that, you take business-oriented courses like Introduction to Financial Accounting (AFM101) and Fundamentals of Management (MM123), so you immediately get a taste of key business practices alongside economic theory.

Year 2: As you move forward, you dive deeper with intermediate courses — for example Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON201) and Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON202) help you understand more complex economic dynamics, while a unit like Quantitative Skills with Applications (MTHS110) strengthens your analytical toolkit. On the business side, you might study Business Statistics (QM161) or Fundamentals of Marketing (MM110) — helping you see how data, markets and consumer behaviour connect in real-world business contexts.

Year 3 (and final stage): In the final phase you start specialising. You’ll complete a major in Business (e.g. Accounting, Marketing, Management) and a major in Economics (for instance in Applied Econometrics, Economic Development, or Environmental Analysis & Policy). Core units like Business Ethics (MM322) and Strategic Planning and Sustainability (MM403) prepare you to take on responsible leadership roles, while advanced economics electives such as Contemporary Macroeconomic Issues (ECON311) or International Trade and Finance (ECON317) help you understand and influence global and policy-level economic problems.

Focus Areas: Business management; Financial accounting; Quantitative economics; Economic policy & development; Sustainability in business and economics

Learning Outcomes: You will confidently analyse economic and business data, apply economic reasoning to real-world challenges, make informed business decisions, understand the ethical and sustainability implications of those decisions, and communicate your insights clearly and professionally.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): Because this is a dual-degree that combines recognised business and economics credentials, graduates are well positioned for careers across sectors — from finance, consulting, trade and policy to enterprise, agribusiness or sustainability. The Business side may also enable pathways to professional accounting accreditation (depending on chosen major).

Reputation (Employability Rankings): Students of the University of New England benefit from a degree that aligns well with current industry demand — economics and business graduates are often among the more employable in business and government. UNE is known for high student satisfaction and support (often awarded 5-star ratings by The Good Universities Guide for overall experience and student support), which speaks to the supportive environment and positive outcomes for graduates.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you choose the combined Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Economics at University of New England (UNE), you’ll be stepping into a program that’s designed not just around theory — but around real, career-ready learning. From day one, you’ll be exposed to a mix of economic insight and practical business know-how. The dual-degree structure means you’re not locked into a narrow path — you’ll build a versatile toolkit that recruiters value across industries.

Here’s what you actually get as part of your experiential learning in this combined degree:

The opportunity to complete core units in economics, accounting, marketing and organizational behaviour — giving you a broad, real-world set of business and economic skills.
Flexibility to choose a business major and an economics major, allowing you to tailor your degree to reflect your interests and career goals.
A curriculum that balances quantitative analysis and business thinking — equipping you to apply economic reasoning in business contexts, and business insights in economic analysis.
The same foundation that makes graduates of this course “highly sought after for a range of roles in business, government and non-profit organisations,” meaning the degree is geared toward employability across diverse sectors.
For international students: the chance to study on campus in a regional community (Armidale), which offers support, accommodation and community immersion — or to study online if flexibility suits you better.

Progression & Future Opportunities

If you choose the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Economics at the University of New England, you’re choosing a degree that genuinely opens doors. It’s the kind of qualification that gives you confidence to step into the real world — whether that’s as a business or financial analyst, an economic policy officer, working in banking or insurance, consulting, or even in fast-growing areas like agribusiness.

Here’s why that matters:

You’re not just studying business basics like accounting, marketing, management, and ethics — you’re also building the analytical and problem-solving mindset that economics is known for. Put those together and you become someone who can confidently adapt to different workplaces and industries — from corporate boardrooms to policy think-tanks, from financial institutions to regional or agricultural sectors.

And you’re in control of shaping your path. The course is flexible, so you choose a major in business and another in economics. Love finance? Interested in agribusiness? Passionate about HR or environmental economics? You can build your degree around what genuinely excites you.

UNE’s strong industry connections also mean you won’t be learning only from textbooks. You’ll have opportunities to gain real-world experience through work-integrated learning, practical projects, and even mentoring or support if you’d like to explore your own business ideas through UNE’s incubator network.

Most importantly, this qualification has staying power. It’s not just about what job you get right after graduation — it’s about long-term career flexibility in fields like business, finance, policy, or agribusiness, even as industries change.

And if you ever decide to take your studies further, you’ve got options. You might move into Honours in Economics, or a master’s program in areas like public policy, business analytics, or environmental economics — especially useful if you want to step into research or higher-level analyst roles later on.

In short: this degree keeps your future wide open. You’ll build a solid foundation, shape a pathway that fits your goals, and graduate ready for a world full of opportunity.