臥龍崗大學

A double degree of Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Economics and Finance focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political and economic systems, as well as appreciating the historical evolution of global politics and the global economy.

International Studies is a developing and dynamic field that aims to study and solve some of the world's major problems such as war, inequality, climate change, poverty, and hunger. It focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems, as well as appreciating the historical evolution of global politics and solutions to global problems. The Bachelor of International Studies examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries. You will analyse national and current global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics.

Economics and Finance explores the theory, policies, practices and institutions of the domestic and global economy at both the micro and macro levels. You will develop the skills necessary to make responsible professional judgements in economic and financial decision-making, as well as identify and apply tools of analysis to a wide range of economic issues, including the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade.

This double degree will challenge you to look at complex systems and see how they interrelate, exploring how and why the world's economies and political systems work. The Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Economics and Finance addresses relevant global, economic, financial and political issues affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and equip you with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language and the ability to analyse real-life case studies. You will learn how international organisations conduct business - and the economic and financial issues they face - when operating across global borders.

What you will study
You can choose one major from the Bachelor of International Studies; International Relations, and Global Sustainable Development. As part of the degree you will also study a language minor, choosing from Mandarin, French, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.

The Bachelor of Economics and Finance has a prescribed set of core subjects, as well as electives.

Why choose this course

When you study a Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Economics and Finance at UOW, you step onto a world stage with global opportunities. You'll benefit from our expertise in international relations, our involvement in issues of global development and sustainability, and our focus on industry, business and government relationships.

At UOW, you will learn from experts who head international committees and edit journals that have worldwide circulation, who are exploring socio-political issues in health, science and technology, law and the environment and who research the vibrancy of language and its origins, or the cultural impact of an electronic culture.

Career opportunities

Auditor

Banker

Analyst

Financial controller

Accountant

Policy advisor

Business adviser

OHS officer

HR manager consultant

Stock broker

Insurance broker

Fund manager

Exporter/importer

Public relations coordinator

Market researcher

Advertising executive

Brand/product manager

Event manager