Economics Major - Bachelor of Arts
Economics
A course by
AUT
Develop a strong foundation in economic principles and advanced concepts, preparing you to address real-world economic and social issues through the Economics Major as part of AUT's Bachelor of Arts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Understand core economic principles and concepts
Demonstrate knowledge of core economic theories and advanced economic concepts, and apply them to analyse real-world issues.
Apply economic analysis to social and policy issues
Critically assess economic decisions in contexts such as resource allocation, public policy, and global challenges like income inequality and climate change.
Develop competencies in econometrics and data analysis
What You're Signing Up For
The Economics major in the Bachelor of Arts at AUT equips students with a deep understanding of economic theory and advanced concepts, focusing on how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions. The program covers core competencies in economic analysis applied to contemporary social and economic issues, and includes practical work experience. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in policy analysis, research, planning, and consultancy within both public and private sectors. Note: Not open to new students from 2025; economics can instead be included as a second major or minor.
Course Content
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics: Choice and Welfare
- Macroeconomics: Models, Data and Policy
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Microeconomics: Competition, Risk and Strategy
- Applied Macro-econometrics
- Applied Econometrics: Causal Inference
- Academic Communication
- Culture and Society
- Work Integrated Learning (Workplace Experience)
- Knowledge and Inquiry
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Public Sector
Private Sector
Consulting
Policy Analysis
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy advisor in a government ministry
Researcher in a consulting firm or non-profit organisation