Economics Major - Bachelor of Business
Economics
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Gain a solid understanding of economics and how incentives influence behaviour by studying the Economics Major in the Bachelor of Business at AUT. Learn core areas including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics while preparing for diverse roles in business, finance, and policy.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
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Data analysis and presentation
Develop practical skills in data processing, econometrics, and data presentation for economic analysis.
Understand core economic theory
Demonstrate knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their relevance to real-world issues.
Apply economic thinking to solve problems
Use theoretical and quantitative tools to analyse complex problems facing consumers, businesses, and government.
What You're Signing Up For
The Economics Major in the Bachelor of Business at AUT introduces students to the fundamental fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Students will learn how markets work, how government and policy operate, the impact global affairs have on individuals, and the role of data in economic analysis. The programme equips you with theoretical knowledge and practical analytical skills highly valued across business, financial, research, and public sector environments. Work integrated learning in the final semester provides valuable workplace experience.
Course Content
- Core business courses (Consumer and Organisational Behaviour, Financial Decision Making, Economics and International Business, Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability)
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics: Choice and Welfare
- Macroeconomics: Models, Data and Policy
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Microeconomics: Competition, Risk, and Strategy
- Applied Macroeconomics
- Applied Econometrics: Casual Inference for Social Impact
- Co-operative Education - Capstone Experience
- Second major, minor(s) or elective courses
What you need to know first
University Entrance (New Zealand secondary school qualification or equivalent)
Preferred subjects: Economics, Mathematics, English, Statistics, Social Studies (recommended but not required)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Economics
Banking
Finance
Policy
Business Consulting
Future employment opportunities might be
Acquisition manager
Business risk auditor
Financial markets analyst
Investment banker
Service designer
Researcher in a consulting firm or non-profit organisation
Strategic planner, analyst or policy advisor in a local council
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