Bachelor (Applied Economics)

Economics courses may cover:

• development economics, which focuses on ways for lower-income countries to prosper
• economic principles like scarcity, supply and demand
• environmental economics
• international trade and finance
• macro economics (countries and governments)
• micro economics (people and businesses)
• public policy, which are government decisions.

The cost of studying at Massey University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$41,252 annually, to study in Massey University.

Understanding economics principles makes you valuable in business and the public sector. Careers include strategic roles in economic policy, environmental issues, investments, or trade. Some graduates move into research, teaching or writing.

Economics careers include:

• business analysts, who help organisations solve business problems and improve how they do things
• economists, who analyse and advise a particular sector such as agriculture, health or the environment
• energy research officers, who track energy markets
• journalists specialising in business news and analysis
• policy analysts, who interpret information for government or businesses
• politicians in local or national government
• teachers or lecturers.