Economics – Bachelor of Business

    Economics – Bachelor of Business

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 35,920 / Year
    Economics – Bachelor of Business

    About

    Specialise in Economics for your Bachelor of Business at Massey

    A versatile major, the Bachelor of Business (Economics) trains you in understanding how the economy operates at both micro and macro levels.

    You will study the business environment, the role of competition and the connections between different sectors in the economy. You will learn about the effects the world economy has on New Zealand business and people. This includes what the government can do to foster healthy businesses and advance innovation, but also about the effects of excessive government interventions.

    In this major, you can specialise in a number of areas including: international trade and finance, resource and environmental economics, financial economics, managerial economics and public policy.

    Our lecturers and professors are actively researching both nationally and internationally, bringing the most relevant developments in business theory and practice to the classroom.

    The Bachelor of Business will give you the leadership, communication and critical thinking skills that will make you a sought-after employee. It will give you skills you can use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world.

    You will gain a good grounding in economic fundamentals as well as a broad understanding of the core elements of business.

    Further study

    You may wish to consider the Master of Business Studies and then a PhD upon completion of this qualification.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

    English language requirements

    To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

    Career

    There are career opportunities in both public and private sectors, large and small firms, international agencies, the education sector, economic policy makers and social organisations. The following are examples of some of the career options:

    • agricultural economist
    • business analyst
    • economic consultant
    • energy research officer
    • environmental economist
    • financial policy advisor
    • health economist
    • international economist
    • institution development coordinator
    • energy researcher
    • competition analyst
    • trainee dealer.

    Government agencies such as Treasury, The Reserve Bank, the Ministry of Business and Innovation, and international agencies such as World Bank or International Monetary Fund all recruit economics graduates.

    An economics degree can also be a gateway to employment in many other areas, like management, planning, politics, education, finance and banking, or in journalism and the media. You can design your economics major to suit your interests and career objectives.

    Fee Information

    Economics – Bachelor of Business
    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North

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