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Study Economics in New Zealand

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Certificate

    Economics (Graduate Certificate)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  2. Scholarship

    Matamata Veterinary Services Student Dairy Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  3. Certificate

    Certificate in Literature and Library Services for Children and Young People (Level 6)

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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  4. Scholarship

    The EXMSS Trade to Tertiary Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  6. Certificate

    National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5)Assessment only

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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  7. Master

    Economics (Master of Arts (Applied))

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  8. Certificate

    Certificate in Foundation Trades with Strands in Automotive

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  9. Scholarship

    Northern Southland Veterinary Services Scholarship

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  10. Certificate

    Certificate in Carpentry Pre Trade

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate in Foundation Trade with Strands in Welding

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  12. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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  13. Certificate

    Certificate in Foundation Trades with Strands in Electrical

    Southern Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Invercargill, New Zealand

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  15. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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    Economics

    University of Otago, Business School 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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    Economics and Statistics

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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    Health Systems and Services

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  19. Other programmes

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics

    Manukau Institute of Technology 🇳🇿 Manukau City, New Zealand

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    Health Services Policy

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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  21. Other programmes

    Construction, Trades and Engineering

    Open Polytechnic 🇳🇿 Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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    Health Economics

    University of Otago 🇳🇿 Dunedin, New Zealand

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Study Economics in New Zealand – facts and figures

In New Zealand, 10 universities and colleges offer 72 Economics programmes: 3 Bachelor, 6 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, Invercargill, Manukau City and Dunedin. Institutions with the widest choice: Massey University, Southern Institute of Technology and Manukau Institute of Technology.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 72 Economics programmes at 10 institutions in New Zealand. Popular cities include Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, Invercargill and Manukau City.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in New Zealand?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Massey University, Southern Institute of Technology, Manukau Institute of Technology, University of Otago and Auckland University of Technology.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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