Economics Specialisation - Master of Business
A postgraduate degree in economics is a valuable professional qualification - with the Economics specialisation in the Master of Business you can go further, faster and in many more directions.
The Master of Business in Economics emphasises the skills most sought-after by employers, especially data analytics for business and policy. Our economics graduates are in high demand across the public and private sectors, both in New Zealand and around the world.
Our postgraduate students are an integral part of the academic life. You'll work with an academic supervisor on a research project, and could also work as a tutor or research assistant while you're studying at AUT. You’ll be joining a vibrant academic community, with access to the NZ Policy Research Institute and New Zealand’s world leading Integrated Data Infrastructure.
Economics and Finance department academic staff and their current research
This is part of the Master of Business.
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To graduate with a Master of Business in Economics, you must successfully complete 180 points from:
- Specialisation courses
- Research OR Research and electives
Full-time students would normally start this specialisation in Semester 1 (February).
Specialisation courses - complete the following
- ECON801 Microeconomic Theory and Policy (15 points)*
- ECON802 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy (15 points)*
- ECON803 Econometric Theory and Applications (15 points)*
- ECON808 International Trade Theory and Policy (15 points)
*These courses are research methods courses in economics
And choose one of the following
Research
- BUSS990 Thesis (120 points)
Research and electives
- BUSS998 Thesis (90 points)
- Elective courses - 30 points
If you choose the 90-point thesis you need to complete 30 points of electives chosen from the Master of Business, or another postgraduate degree with the approval of the programme director.
In some cases, a dissertation (60-points) can be completed instead of a thesis, depending on your pathway, with the approval of the programme director.
You can only enrol in the research component if you achieve a B- grade average or higher in your courses, have an approved research proposal, and supervision is available for your research.
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Other specialisations in the Master of Business
- Accounting
- Information Systems
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sport Leadership and Management
Other postgraduate study options
- Wide range of career options
- Staff with expertise in macroeconomic modelling, climate change, international trade, mergers and competition, policy evaluation, and more
- Close collaboration with the NZ Work Research Institute
- Access to New Zealand’s world leading Integrated Data Infrastructure
- Dedicated placement officer to help get you under way
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.