Careers available to students specialising in accounting are diverse and include positions such as chartered accountants, financial managers, financial accountants, management accountants, financial advisers, public accountants, auditors and taxation advisers. Many organisations and individuals employ the services of accountants and employment opportunities are found in private enterprise, government organisations, accounting firms and non-profit organisations. A banking or a finance specialisation can enable graduates to work in international banking, international finance, investment management, treasury management, money market operations, lease finance, consumer finance, business finance, project finance, financial modelling and forecasting. Large companies, consulting firms, public opinion and marketing agencies, as well as the media, all provide career opportunities for graduates in economics with supporting studies in a range of disciplines. Economics graduates are also well qualified to apply for positions in international organisations, the public service and positions associated with parliamentary offices.
Government relations are an aspect of business activity of growing importance.
Econometrics and business statistics emphasise quantitative skills applicable to business areas in the private and public sector, which are in demand for forecasting, decision-making, economic and financial modelling, quality management, market analysis and research. Employment opportunities for those with an electronic commerce specialisation include computer company sales executive, information technology manager, business manager for media services, electronic commerce project manager, telecommunications account executive and electronic banking specialist. Possible employers include banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, internet companies, large accounting firms and government. A management or human resources specialisation leads to career opportunities in general management, management consulting, public sector and government, human resource management, training and development, recruitment and selection, occupational health and safety, equal opportunity and industrial relations, quality management, planning and design, hospitality, tourism, entrepreneurship, customer service and project management. A marketing specialisation provides a wide range of career opportunities in industrial, consumer and service organisations, as well as government.