About Economics, econometrics and analytics

Learn how to apply data, statistics and theory to create models and forecasts to influence business or government policy and how economic welfare, financial markets and government impact income and wealth creation.

Choose to specialise in econometrics which applies statistics to economic data, so you can use real-world data to assess economic theory.

This field of study is suited for students who are strong in and enjoy mathematics, as it involves quantitative studies and analysing and interpreting data to find solutions for the commercial world.

Discover the Economics Major

Learn how a major in Economics is suited for students who enjoy mathematics as it involves quantitative studies and analysing and interpreting data to find solutions for the commercial world.

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Why study at the University of Melbourne

Industry-ready skills

Industry-ready skills

Graduate with diverse and transferable skills that are in demand in every industry. You'll learn how to operate in the business world and gain a global qualification.

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