From Sport to Economics to AI at Deakin
In this Article: - Interested in studying Economics?
- New Major: Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems.
- Focus on Sport Journalism Major
- Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
- What’s it like to Work in Economics
What do you think of when someone tells you they’re an economist? Is it all spreadsheets and complicated maths equations? The truth is so much broader than you might expect.
While econometricians, like those working for the big banks, make up one facet of the world of economics, there’s a whole world out there for economics graduates, says Deakin graduate Ranya Shahwan, Executive Director at WorkSafe. ‘Economics can take you to a number of places. You can combine it with international relations, politics, law…You can merge it with a whole range of fields, and it will set you up so well for your career.’
Fellow Deakin graduate Emily Jackson is a Principal Advisor for NBN. She says her interest in economics came by accident when she dropped a subject at school and replaced it with economics.
‘It was so relevant to everything that was happening in the world around me,’ she says. ‘I also found that it was really interesting how economics could be applied to so many different questions and problems.’
Emily’s advice to those considering economics is to not be put off by the maths element in the first and second year studies.
‘If maths is not your strong point, stick with it because most economists are not working as econometricians and looking at spreadsheets all day,’ she says.
‘They don’t necessarily have ‘economist’ in their title either.’
She also encourages students and early graduates to be open to opportunities that they might not expect.
‘It’s easy to be put off because your career path may not be clear, but there are economists in every field and in a lot of roles within those sectors that you might not think of,’ she says.
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- New Major: Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems.
Commencing in 2024, Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, the #1 Sport Science school in the world,* is excited to announce a new major offering from Trimester 1, 2024: Sport Coaching and Coaching Ecosystems. Students of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science OR Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Advanced (Honours) will have the opportunity to undertake this dynamic major and explore the multifaceted role of coaches within the sports industry. As well as the essential skills of effective coaching, students will also gain a deep understanding of the coach’s function as an integral connector within a complex network that includes athletes, sport scientists, and organisational staff. Graduates will be equipped to navigate the intricacies of modern sports coaching, fostering success for athletes and organisations alike. With employment for sport coaches, instructors and officials projected to grow 9.8% by 2026,^ now is the perfect time to pursue a future in this exciting industry.
*Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021 and 2022 ^2021 Employment Projections – for the five years to November 2026, Australian Government, Jobs and Skills Australia
- Focus on Sport Journalism Major
Students keen on journalism, with a particular focus on Sport Journalism, are advised that this specialisation is available as a major or minor through the Bachelor of Arts degree. This major will take students beyond the game to the broader business, and legal and ethical issues associated with sports. Students will learn a combination of practical journalistic and production skills across all news media platforms, from print to podcasts and video and the web, with studies in sport management to understand the sport system and the social and cultural impacts of sport, and issues relating to governance. Find out more at Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism major.
Gain the skills necessary to design, develop, and evolve software solutions that takes advantage of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Students get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Deakin’s world-class research in AI feeds directly into its classrooms, ensuring what students learn is at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities. With a minimum of 100 hours of industry experience, students will develop in-demand skills working side-by-side with experienced AI specialists.