BA - Economics in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The Bachelor of Arts program offers the flexibility to pursue your passions through diverse academic options tailored to various interests and professional aspirations. Your BA journey can equip you with essential knowledge and adaptable skills to thrive in an evolving job market. Core competencies like effective communication and innovative problem-solving will broaden your career prospects. Enhance your professional toolkit by selecting from our specialized, theme-oriented elective modules. Opting for a double major provides concentrated expertise while allowing you to sample different disciplines before committing. Alternatively, combine your BA with another degree through our conjoint program to explore interdisciplinary fields.

Economics is offered to undergraduate students through both the Business School and Faculty of Arts. You can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts in Economics or a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (possibly paired with another relevant major). Introductory courses cover fundamental microeconomic and macroeconomic principles. Microeconomics examines how individuals and businesses make decisions, focusing on resource pricing and market distribution. Macroeconomics analyzes broader economic indicators like employment levels and currency values. Both disciplines explore the relationship between governmental policies and market forces. Advanced coursework allows for specialization across economic disciplines while accommodating personal academic interests.