Your Career in Economics
Unleash your career and earning potential with an economics degree. In the report "Does It Pay to Study Economics?", the Reserve Bank of Australia shows that economics graduates command high earnings that surpass most other fields. An economics degree is a gateway to success in diverse sectors.
Potential careers
Business sector
- Management Consultant
- Strategy Analyst
- Property Economist
- Economic Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- International Relations
- Demand Planner
Social sector
- Policy Adviser
- Agricultural Economist
- Health Economist
- Water/ Natural Resources/ and Energy
- Urban Planner
- Public Policy Consultant
- Development
Education sector
- High School Economics Teacher
- University Researcher/Academic
- Education Policy Economist
Financial sector
- Finance/Banking/ Monetary Policy
- Financial Services Consultant
- Risk Analyst
- Market Analyst
- Global Economy Analyst
- Investment Banker
Tech sector
- Virtual Economy Designer
- Operations Manager
- Online Games Designer
Support services & opportunities
Career services & support
Our comprehensive Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with the relevant industry.
The team provide job hunting resources, assistance with applications and interviews, advice and career planning.
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The School of Economics and Public Policy is always interested in creating and nurturing great industry partnerships. If you have feedback on what attributes you require from graduates, we would appreciate hearing from you.