Bachelor of Commerce in Economics in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

Economics examines human behavior and decision-making processes — how we allocate resources, address challenges like climate change, select careers, and other key aspects of life. These choices always involve weighing costs against advantages, something we do continuously in our daily lives.
The University of Canterbury provides numerous experiential learning options such as corporate collaborations, internships, student organizations, and international study programs.
Explore how personal decisions affect global systems and how international economies influence New Zealand's financial landscape.
Final-year students may have access to professional placement opportunities.
The Economics program can be taken as either a major or minor across various degrees, allowing combinations with complementary fields like Finance, Political Science and International Relations, or Psychology.
Through evaluating decisions made by governments, individuals, and corporations, you'll develop crucial abilities including analytical reasoning, risk assessment, and predictive analysis to enhance decision-making capabilities.

Potential career options include: economic consultant, market researcher, data specialist, or financial services professional.