Engage in advanced scholarship and contribute your own research to the existing knowledge in your field. In a research masters you can contribute to the existing knowledge in your field by defining and managing a research project alongside some of New Zealand’s leading scholars. In a taught masters you can deepen your knowledge in small classes with these leading scholars and complete a smaller research project such as a dissertation. A 120- or 240-point programme with research and taught options, depending on your chosen subject. The structure of your programme depends on the subject that you are studying. 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 could this programme take you? The MA is an effective way to take your knowledge and transferable skills to the next level. Our graduates have combined skills in strategic and critical thinking with global and cultural awareness for careers in fields such as government, international development, museums and cultural heritage, media production, research and policy. Jobs related to this programme Archaeologist Content and advertising manager Development officer Director of the Maritime Museum Intelligence analyst Research associate Research, evaluation and policy lead Strategy and stakeholder manager