Our mission is to contribute to social welfare through research, teaching and external engagement
‘Social Welfare’ refers to the wellbeing of all members of society, and it is enhanced by improving economic efficiency, promoting equity and, in the long-run, through sustainable development.
To achieve this mission, the Economics Department embraces the diversity of perspectives, fields of research, and backgrounds of both staff and students.
Does it pay to study Economics? (link to external report by RBA)
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, economists have hourly earnings that put them in the top 3 per cent of earnings by occupation.
Our people
To achieve this mission, the Economics Department embraces the diversity of perspectives, fields of research, and backgrounds of both staff and students.
Our research
The Economics Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence in its research activities. Our academics have a track record of publishing research in leading international and Australian journals.
Who we are
Economics at UTS comprises a dynamic, fast-growing group of enthusiastic researchers and experienced teachers. We offer courses at the undergraduate, Honours, Masters and PhD level, and our research is highly ranked internationally.
What we do
The economic way of thinking helps us make better choices, and employers in diverse areas value the strong analytical and quantitative skills that come with economics training.
Our PhD students
Meet our talented Economics PhD students and find out about their research interests.
Study economics with us
Bachelor of Economics
Build essential expertise and get valuable industry insights with an agile Economics degree designed for our ever-changing world.
Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws
Launch a career where law meets finance and deploy analytical and quantitative skills to solve the economic challenges of tomorrow.
Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Prepare for professional success with a combined law and business degree, emphasising research and practical experience.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Thesis: Economics)
Shape solutions to emerging problems that live at the intersection of societies, business and governments.
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Thu 1 Jan 2026 - Thu 31 Dec 2026
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9.00AM - 5.00PM Australia/Sydney (8 hours)
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Tue 19 May 2026 - Wed 20 May 2026
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8.30AM Australia/Sydney
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$1,750.00
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calendar_today
Thu 1 Jan 2026 - Thu 31 Dec 2026
schedule
9.00AM - 5.00PM Australia/Sydney (8 hours)
location_on
Online
attach_money
Free admission
calendar_today
Tue 19 May 2026 - Wed 20 May 2026
schedule
8.30AM Australia/Sydney
location_on
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Building 8 UTS Business School 14/28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
attach_money
$1,750.00
News
Class is the missing link in Australia’s generational inequality crisis
Australia’s housing crisis isn’t just a clash between generations, but a deepening class divide hidden beneath the rhetoric of the “fair crack”.
News
Is the promise of Australia under threat?
As inequality grows and trust frays, UTS brought leaders together to ask whether Australia’s social promise is under threat - and what role business must play...