Expert staff producing industry leading research
Our world-class teaching team, technology-rich learning spaces, industry leading research and professional connections ensures graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to hit the ground running.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics offers industry-recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accounting, banking, business law, business statistics, economics, finance, financial planning and taxation. Our program allows you to major in one or more of these fields.
Our world-class teaching team, technology-rich learning spaces, and industry partnerships ensure you will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to hit the ground running.
Our close working relationships with industry representatives, professional bodies and industry leading research programs ensure students graduate with a highly relevant degree that is valued by employers. This enables you to contribute effectively in your chosen field and meet challenges facing both the domestic and the global business environment.
Study Accounting, Finance or Economics
Research and publications
The Social and Affordable Housing Program
The Program provides a platform to bring together academics, practitioners and policymakers to develop innovative solutions to the financing of affordable housing.
Financial Planning Research Journal
The FPRJ publishes original, scholarly, peer-reviewed articles from a variety of personal finance and investment disciplines.
Discussion Paper Series
Work in progress and preliminary research findings by researchers and Department associates.
Partnerships
We foster mutually beneficial partnerships with industry, government and the community that power innovation and drive success.
Our wide-reaching relationships help boost outcomes for businesses and enhance student learning.
Student opportunities
Griffith Business School offers many opportunities for students to get involved with our community, build professional and social networks, and enhance business skills. We also offer a wide range of scholarships, prizes and awards to assist with the costs of course fees, textbooks, accommodation and living expenses.
Careers in Commerce
Careers you can count on
Years 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to attend the annual Griffith Business School Careers in Commerce Experience Day. Students will gain insight into the exciting career choices available to them as commerce graduates, and they will hear from speakers who have used their commerce qualifications to forge successful careers in the diverse areas of accounting, business law, economics, finance and financial planning.
The Experience Day was held on Thursday 7 June 2018. It will run again in 2019.
To find out more please email sian.jones@griffith.edu.au
Higher Degree Research
We pride ourselves on supporting emerging scholars and actively involving them in the activities of the Department and our partner research centres.
We have over 40 Higher Degree by Research students with a wide range of thesis.
Introducing the Student Investment Fund
The Student Investment Fund provides outstanding finance students with access to Queensland’s largest student managed investment fund, totalling $250,000.
Our expert staff
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
Research into household consumption patterns conducted by Dr Andreas Chai has been used as the basis for the opening chapters of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation‘s latest global Industrial Development Report.
The first such report to be published in two years, the 2018 IDR focuses on the demand for manufacturing around the world, and ways to drive inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
2018-19 Federal Budget
With the 2018-19 Federal Budget freshly released, Griffith University asked some of its foremost experts about a range of crucial social and political issues to offer their analysis of the shape Treasurer Scott Morrison’s ledger has taken.
Read a summary of key cornerstones of this year’s Budget, and commentary from our academics.
Tackling real world issues
The Department recently hosted more than 70 leading government, academic, and industry experts to tackle one of the country’s biggest problems at the 2017 Australian Social and Affordable Housing Symposium.
The Symposium investigated ways to ease the burden of 'housing stress', and examined the social, political and economic challenges—particularly for low income households.
Remarkable alumni
A double degree in economics and finance at Griffith set Christina Ruiz up for a stellar start to her career. In 2014, she was named one of GradConnection's most employable students in Australia. Judges highlighted her maturity and drive when announcing her the winner of the Westpac Group Accounting and Financial Services category. On completion of her Bachelor of Commerce, Christina was offered a graduate position with EY in Melbourne.
Accounting, Finance and Economics news
November 14, 2018
Australian foreign policy shift aligns with central banks capacity building program in the South Pacific
On 8 November 2018 Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that his “Government was returning the Pacific to where it should be—front and centre of Australia’s strategic outlook, our foreign policy, our personal connections, including at the highest levels of government”. This will happen at multipl...
October 30, 2018
Experts to open new doors at 2018 Affordable Housing Symposium
Industry and academia will focus on delivering and managing a Build-to-Rent market within a whole-of-life approach.
October 25, 2018
Griffith continues to shine on national stage at CFA Research Challenge finals
The 2018 competition marks the sixth finals appearance in seven years for the University.
October 24, 2018
Griffith researchers co-author pioneering climate change report for France
The report, on public perceptions of climate change, is the first of its kind undertaken in the country.