Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt module in Public Policy

This module provides a foundation in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy, and introduces some of the skills and tools needed to solve policy problems and to make a positive impact on contemporary society.

You can develop your understanding of how governments and civil society engage with the growing number of complex social and economic challenges facing New Zealand and the world. Recent global crises highlight the need for an interdisciplinary approach to addressing many policy issues.

Studying public policy can develop your potential for leadership in the public sector. It will augment careers that touch on public policy, local or national government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector by building your expertise in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy research and analysis, and will develop your skills in solving public policy problems.

You must complete three of the courses listed below (45 points), including POLITICS 222 and at least one of the following ECON 151, ECON 152 or POLITICS 107. Each course is worth 15 points.
Before you can enrol in a Stage II course you need to have passed the prerequisite course/s for enrolment in that course.

Stage I courses
ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy
ECON 152 - Principles of Economics
POLITICS 107 - New Zealand Politics

Stage II courses
ECON 242 - International Trade
POLITICS 222 - Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics
POLITICS 229 (not taught in 2021) - Mana Māori Motuhake / Māori Politics and Public Policy