Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics

University of Canterbury

The Bachelor of Commerce with Honours is for high-achieving students with a relevant bachelor's degree. A choice of seven subjects is available. As a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours graduate you will be able to: demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts and frameworks within your major discipline think logically, analytically, and critically with respect to the academic literature in your major discipline plan and carry out a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice synthesise academic or professional literature and effectively communicate research orally and in written form. Economics is the study of how people behave and make decisions - how we use and allocate our resources, how we deal with issues like climate change, which career we choose, and more. These decisions involve trade-offs between costs and benefits, and we are constantly considering these in our everyday life. At UC, there are lots of opportunities to gain experience including industry projects, internships, clubs, and overseas study trips. Study Involve: Learn about the impact of your choices on the world, and how foreign countries impact Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy. Explore the three core areas of economics – Microeconomics (how individuals interact with markets), Macroeconomics (the economy as a whole, such as interest rates and exchange rates), and Econometrics (testing economic theories using data and other analytical methods). Option for a final-year internship as either a consultancy project working with an industry client or a work placement within an organisation. Economics major and minor is available in many degrees so you can combine studies with other relevant areas such as Finance, Product Design, Political Science and International Relations, and Psychology.

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