Difference between economics and commerce? (1 Viewer)

[Aj10001]

What is the difference between economics and commerce? can someone explain this to me. Maybe could someone (eg Minai hehe) give me an example of a typical commerce or economics semester (by subjects). Im probably going to do economics eventually but im curious as to how commerce differs from it.

 

[Minai]

Originally posted by Aj10001
What is the difference between economics and commerce? can someone explain this to me. Maybe could someone (eg Minai hehe) give me an example of a typical commerce or economics semester (by subjects). Im probably going to do economics eventually but im curious as to how commerce differs from it.

In first year, theres no difference - you do exactly the same core subjects in commerce and economics..your electives will relate to your 2nd major or minor

Basically, the difference between Commerce and Eco is as follows
- You cannot do Actuarial Studies major in B.Economics
- One of your majors in B.Economics HAS to be either 1) Economics 2) Econometrics 3) Financial Economics or 4) Economic History, whereas in Commerce you can do any majors

 

[maniacguy]

Re: Re: Difference between economics and commerce?

Originally posted by Minai
In first year, theres no difference - you do exactly the same core subjects in commerce and economics..your electives will relate to your 2nd major or minor

Basically, the difference between Commerce and Eco is as follows
- You cannot do Actuarial Studies major in B.Economics

I should say that I find that particularly ironic considering that Actuarial is more related to Economics than some other majors, and in the graduation ceremonies is stuck under 'Economics'. True it's only to save administrative time, but surely it's indicative of something?

 

[Aj10001]

Do economics and commerce students generally end up in the same field??

 

[santaslayer]

eco----- The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

commerce---Transactions having the objective of supplying commodities

 

[Minai]

Originally posted by Aj10001
Do economics and commerce students generally end up in the same field??

not really - depending on your majors
an Economics student may end up as an accountant if he/she does an accounting major and appropriate CA/CPA qualifications

Originally posted by santaslayer
eco----- The branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management

commerce---Transactions having the objective of supplying commodities

lol thats a bit general

 

[santaslayer]

hahaha..thats the best i could do pre- lunchtime

 

[Grizzly]

santa :

UAI: 91.15
B Commerce/ B Laws
Class of `03

U got a good deal, since the cut off was ~95 !
Damn, i got like the same as you, and im trying to transfer to your course !

 

[Aj10001]

Originally posted by Grizzly
santa :

UAI: 91.15
B Commerce/ B Laws
Class of `03

U got a good deal, since the cut off was ~95 !
Damn, i got like the same as you, and im trying to transfer to your course !

No the cut-off was around 91. He goes to Wollongong i think.

 

[santaslayer]

yea.....i go to UOW, where did u think i went?

 

[Grizzly]

Originally posted by santaslayer
yea.....i go to UOW, where did u think i went?

I thought you were going to MQ !

Its all good now.

 

[santaslayer]

haha...okay vodafone person

 

[Aj10001]

Originally posted by santaslayer
haha...okay vodafone person

I think u mean Virgin

 

[santaslayer]

lol......yea i think i did...hahahaa