Further your study and enhance you career potential with advanced courses and supervised research alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars. Programme overview You can take the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) as a qualification in its own right after a Bachelor of Arts or as a pathway to a one-year Master of Arts Postgraduate study is a unique opportunity to deepen your study of an academic area that you find intellectually rewarding and personally meaningful. As well as deepening your knowledge in small classes with some of New Zealand’s leading scholars, you can hone advanced skills that will be an advantage in any career. Economics Economics is available for students at both the Business School and the Faculty of Arts. During your studies you will develop frameworks and methods for analysing social and economic issues. You will gain an understanding of strategic decision-making and an ability to view issues within a national or international context. The emphasis is on developing your competence in economic analysis and applying this to real-world issues. Our students enjoy research-informed teaching from academics at the leading edge of their discipline. Graduate students receive a rigorous training in current economic methodology and undertake their own research at the frontiers of the field. Our staff have PhDs from some of the best universities in the world and are among the top-ranked researchers in New Zealand. They are active nationally and internationally at conferences and in publishing their research. Where can Economics take you? Studying economics is a pathway to productive and rewarding work in corporations, small and medium enterprises in the private sector, or public sector organisations. A postgraduate qualification opens up further opportunities. Potential roles include: Consultant to commercial banks or financial institutions Analyst for the Reserve Bank, Treasury, government departments, consulting firms or research institutes Trade policy adviser International trade consultant International business manager Financial market analyst Trade negotiator for New Zealand at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva or in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington Adviser for a NGO (non-governmental organisation) Economics expert in a management consulting firm Programme structure 120 points Advanced taught courses (75 or 90 points) A small research project such as a dissertation (usually 30 or 45 points) You may be able to include up to 30 points from other subjects One year full-time or up to two years part-time The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying. Where could this programme take you? The BA(Hons) can enhance your career potential by sharpening your transferable skills and specialist knowledge. You can take the abilities you have honed through your study into many different roles. Our graduates combine their specialist knowledge with advanced communication, research and analytical skills in a wide range of careers. Jobs related to this programme Content writer Diplomat Graduate archaeologist Journalist Marketing associate Policy adviser Further study options Master of Arts Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies Master of Heritage Conservation Master of Indigenous Studies Master of Public Policy MTESOL