Economics Subject regulations
Economists help people, government and businesses to make better-informed decisions about using natural, human and financial resources to meet their future goals. Studying economics will develop the analytical skills needed for solving real-life issues ranging from employment and housing, to public health, transport and environmental pollution.
Economics is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business (BBus), Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1] and Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Economics may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Economics as a single major for the BA, BBus, BCC or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Economics, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete ECONS101, ECONS102, BUSAN205, ECONS200, ECONS202, ECONS301, 30 points at 300-level from the papers listed for the subject, and one of WSAFE396 or WSAFE399.
To complete Economics as part of a double major for the BA, BBus, BCC, BSocSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Economics, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete ECONS101, ECONS102, BUSAN205, ECONS200, ECONS202, ECONS301, and 30 points at 300-level from the papers listed for the subject.
To complete a minor in Economics, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Economics major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete ECONS101.
NOTES:
[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(Econ) and GradDip(Econ) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Economics at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes.
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PGCert(Econ), PGDip(Econ), BBus(Hons), BSocSc(Hons), MMS and MSocSc The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), BSocSc(Hons), PGCert(Econ), PGDip(Econ), MMS and MSocSc.
There are no specified subject papers for the BBus(Hons) or PGCert(Econ).
PGDip(Econ) students must complete at least one of ECONS501, ECONS520, ECONS528, ECONS529 or ECONS543.
MMS students must complete: MNMGT582 and either ECONS528 or ECONS529; and one of ECONS590, ECONS591, ECONS592, ECONS593 or ECONS594; and at least one paper from ECONS501 or ECONS520. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
To complete a BSocSc(Hons) in Economics, students must gain 120 points at 500 level, including at least 30 points in research (normally ECONS591) and at least 30 points from papers listed for Economics.
To complete an MSocSc in Economics, students admitted under section 2(a) of those regulations must complete 180 points from approved 500 level papers, including ALPSS500 and at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MSocSc.
Students admitted to the MSocSc under section 2(b) of those regulations must complete 120 points from approved 500-level papers, including at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MSocSc.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Economics papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ECONS101
Economics for Business and Management
This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Hamilton Waikato College) & 24A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 24A (Tauranga) & 24B (Hamilton) & 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
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ECONS102
Economics and Society
This paper introduces selected economic models, with a focus on developing and applying critical thinking skills to a range of business and social... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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BUSAN205
Data Analytics with Business Applications
This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
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ECONS200
Understanding the Global Economy
This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
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ECONS202
Microeconomics and Business Economics
This paper formally develops the economic theory of business and consumption decisions. |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ECONS301
Economic Growth and Wellbeing
This paper covers the main macroeconomic models. There is analysis of the design and impact of macroeconomic policy, including implication for... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS303
Applied Quantitative Research Methods
This paper provides essential quantitative skills for analysing empirical data, evaluating causal effects of actual or proposed interventions and... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
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ECONS304
International Economics Issues
This paper covers in-depth analysis of the global economic environment, including international trade, access to markets and cross-border movement of... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS305
Entrepreneurial Discovery and Innovation
This paper utilises economic theory and methods to analyse entrepreneurial opportunity, behaviour and risk management to sustain business dynamism... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS306
Economics and Strategic Interaction
The aim of this paper is to provide an introduction to strategic thinking and analysis through the basic techniques of game theory, and to illustrate... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS307
Economics of Land, Water and Environment
This paper provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of economic analysis in solving real world environmental problems including... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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WSAFE396
Management Internship
The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) & 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) & 24C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga) |
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WSAFE399
Report of an Investigation
This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) & 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) & 24C (Hamilton) & 24C (Tauranga) |
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ECONS501
Macroeconomic Analysis
This paper covers selected aspects of macroeconomic theory, policy and evidence. Most of the topics are centred directly or indirectly on a stylised... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS506
Economics for Business
An analysis of the economics of business including producers, consumers, markets and the role of the State. This paper is designed for MPAcct and... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24G (Hamilton) |
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ECONS507
Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis
This paper provides students with a thorough grounding in the applied quantitative techniques required for professional practice in business, finance... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24G (Hamilton) |
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ECONS520
Microeconomic Analysis - Theory
This course covers Masters-level training in microeconomic theory. The first half of the course will focus on consumer and producer theories. The... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS524
Topics in Economic Policy Analysis
This paper focuses on selected topics in the economics of policy analysis. |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS528
Econometric Topics: Macroeconomics and Finance
This paper provides students with theoretical and practical skills in econometrics that should enable them to carry out a wide range of applied... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS529
Microeconometrics
This paper develops skills in cross-sectional and panel data pertaining to individuals, households and firms including research design and evaluation... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS533
Topics in Trade and Development
This paper focuses on selected topics in trade and development. These will include aspects of trade policy and evidence in the world economy and... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS543
Applied Econometrics
A postgraduate paper in econometrics for students who have not included an advanced paper in econometrics in their undergraduate degree. |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS552
Global Trade Modelling
This paper introduces and applies general equilibrium modelling, particularly to international trade issues. Students will have the opportunity to... |
15 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS590
Directed Study
Selected topics may be available. Please discuss these with the Graduate Convenor. |
30 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ECONS591
Economics Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
30 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ECONS592
Economics Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ECONS593
Economics Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ECONS594
Economics Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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MNMGT582
Research Methods in Management Studies for Economics and Finance
This paper introduces students to research paradigms commonly used in research in economics and finance. It develops skills in the critical... |
15 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ECONS800
Economics MPhil Thesis
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120 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ECONS900
Economics PhD Thesis
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120 | 24I (Hamilton) & 24I (Tauranga) & 24J (Hamilton) & 24K (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
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ECONS101 Economics for Business and Management
This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and...
Points 15This paper introduces selected economic models, with a focus on developing and applying critical thinking skills to a range of business and social...
Points 15 -
BUSAN205 Data Analytics with Business Applications
This paper introduces various data analytical methods and illustrates their business and economics applications, showing how to use data to...
Points 15This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies...
Points 15This paper formally develops the economic theory of business and consumption decisions.
Points 15 -
ECONS301 Economic Growth and Wellbeing
This paper covers the main macroeconomic models. There is analysis of the design and impact of macroeconomic policy, including implication for...
Points 15This paper provides essential quantitative skills for analysing empirical data, evaluating causal effects of actual or proposed interventions and...
Points 15This paper covers in-depth analysis of the global economic environment, including international trade, access to markets and cross-border movement of...
Points 15This paper utilises economic theory and methods to analyse entrepreneurial opportunity, behaviour and risk management to sustain business dynamism...
Points 15The aim of this paper is to provide an introduction to strategic thinking and analysis through the basic techniques of game theory, and to illustrate...
Points 15This paper provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of economic analysis in solving real world environmental problems including...
Points 15The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within...
Points 15This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in...
Points 15 -
ECONS501 Macroeconomic Analysis
This paper covers selected aspects of macroeconomic theory, policy and evidence. Most of the topics are centred directly or indirectly on a stylised...
Points 15An analysis of the economics of business including producers, consumers, markets and the role of the State. This paper is designed for MPAcct and...
Points 15This paper provides students with a thorough grounding in the applied quantitative techniques required for professional practice in business, finance...
Points 15This course covers Masters-level training in microeconomic theory. The first half of the course will focus on consumer and producer theories. The...
Points 15This paper focuses on selected topics in the economics of policy analysis.
Points 15This paper provides students with theoretical and practical skills in econometrics that should enable them to carry out a wide range of applied...
Points 15This paper develops skills in cross-sectional and panel data pertaining to individuals, households and firms including research design and evaluation...
Points 15This paper focuses on selected topics in trade and development. These will include aspects of trade policy and evidence in the world economy and...
Points 15A postgraduate paper in econometrics for students who have not included an advanced paper in econometrics in their undergraduate degree.
Points 15This paper introduces and applies general equilibrium modelling, particularly to international trade issues. Students will have the opportunity to...
Points 15Selected topics may be available. Please discuss these with the Graduate Convenor.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper introduces students to research paradigms commonly used in research in economics and finance. It develops skills in the critical...
Points 15 -
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ECONS900 Economics PhD Thesis
Points 120
2024 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 27 Apr 2024 01:00am