BA / Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint - Economics (BA) in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The BABCom conjoint program allows you to blend fundamental business studies with diverse humanities, social sciences, and language disciplines. This program equips you with vital competencies to navigate and succeed in our rapidly evolving global economy. Your acquired expertise will prove valuable across numerous professional fields and work environments. Typically spanning four years, the BABCom lets you select up to two majors for the BA portion while enrolling in four to five BA courses annually, with the option of adding up to two modules. The BCom component begins with seven mandatory Stage I courses before specializing in your chosen major(s). This dual-degree path cultivates versatile career skills including enhanced communication, analytical reasoning, research proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural awareness. Graduates emerge prepared to capitalize on emerging opportunities across evolving business landscapes and technological advancements.

Economics is offered to undergraduates through both the Business School and Faculty of Arts, leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (possibly combined with another relevant major). Introductory courses cover microeconomics and macroeconomics fundamentals. Microeconomics examines individual and corporate decision-making processes along with market-based resource distribution, while macroeconomics analyzes broader economic indicators like employment levels and currency values. Both disciplines explore the interplay between governmental policies and market dynamics.