Economics
You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Economics at Auckland Royal Academy provides rigorous training in the theoretical and applied dimensions of the discipline, equipping students to understand and influence the markets, policies, and institutions that shape economic life in New Zealand and globally. The programme covers microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international trade, public finance, and economic development, developing graduates who can apply economic reasoning to a vast range of social, political, and business questions.
Analytical skills are central to the programme, with students developing proficiency in mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, and econometric estimation using real economic data from New Zealand and international sources. Seminars connect economic theory to current policy debates — housing affordability, climate change pricing, labour market regulation, and monetary policy — ensuring that your learning is relevant to the challenges New Zealand faces today.
Career Opportunities
Economics graduates from Auckland Royal Academy work in government ministries, central banking, financial services, management consulting, economic regulation, and research institutions. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Treasury, Commerce Commission, and major banks are among the employers that regularly recruit graduates from the programme, valuing their combination of quantitative rigour and economic policy understanding.
Program Learning Outcomes
Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to analyse market behaviour, evaluate policy interventions, and model the economic impact of external shocks in the New Zealand and Asia-Pacific context.
Demonstrate proficiency in econometric methods — including regression analysis, time series modelling, and causal inference techniques — applying these tools to estimate economic relationships using real-world data.
Evaluate economic policy options using cost-benefit analysis, welfare economics, and distributional impact assessment, communicating recommendations clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences in written and oral formats.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 101 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 102 |
| Quantitative Methods | 4 | MATH 120 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 210 |
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 220 |
| Introduction to Econometrics | 4 | ECON 201 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Econometrics | 4 | ECON 301 |
| Public Economics NZ | 3 | ECON 310 |
| International Economics | 4 | ECON 320 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Economics | 3 | ECON 401 |
| Environmental Economics | 3 | ECON 410 |
| Economic Policy Research Capstone | 4 | ECON 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 10 |
Contact us
3/60 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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