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

The BABCom conjoint program allows you to blend fundamental business studies with diverse humanities, social sciences, languages, and cultural subjects. This combination 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, this program lets you select one or two majors for the BA portion while enrolling in four to five BA courses annually, with the option to pursue up to two modules. The BCom component begins with seven mandatory Stage I courses before specializing in your chosen major(s). Pursuing a BABCom conjoint cultivates versatile career skills including sophisticated communication, innovative problem-solving, research proficiency, analytical reasoning, adaptability, and multicultural awareness. You'll gain competitive advantages to capitalize on emerging opportunities across evolving business landscapes, technological advancements, and societal shifts.

Economics is offered to undergraduate students through both the Business School and Faculty of Arts, leading to either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics (possibly combined with another relevant major). Introductory Stage I courses cover microeconomics and macroeconomics fundamentals. Microeconomics examines individual and corporate decision-making processes, market-based resource pricing, and allocation mechanisms. Macroeconomics analyzes aggregate economic indicators like employment levels and currency valuation. Both disciplines explore the dynamic relationship between governmental policies and market performance.