Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in Economics

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.

What skills and attributes can I gain from my Economics major?
• An in-depth understanding of fundamental economics concepts and theories
• Ability to evaluate environmental, ethical and social issues from an economic perspective
• Policy evaluation skills
• Data analysis skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Relationship building and collaboration skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Strong sense of ethics and professionalism
• A commitment to ongoing learning

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

You can take a major in Economics as one of your two BA majors (a double major).
Complementary BA majors with Economics could be Politics and International Relations, Statistics or Sociology. You could also choose your second major from a subject such as History or English if you wanted to add another dimension to your studies.
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.