<div>Studying Economics will help you see the world in a different light, and use data-driven insights to help people, governments and businesses make better decisions about using natural and financial resources to meet their goals.If you're passionate about business, politics, current affairs, finance and statistics, then economics may be ideal for you.Economists contribute to government decision-making by shaping new laws and taxes, or advising on international trade agreements.They can also be involved in recommending incentives and penalties geared towards changing people's behaviour, such as encouraging people to use public transport instead of driving to work.In this subject, you'll learn how to explain the reasons for different market structures, analyse the implications of government policy, anticipate how people might react to price changes, and demonstrate the gains from trade.Be taught by leading economistsWhen you study Economics at Waikato, you'll be exposed to nine of New Zealand's leading economists (Repec), and a faculty that is ranked 1st in New Zealand for economics research quality (Performance-Based Research Fund).Waikato is also ranked in the world's top 251-300 universities for Economics &amp; Finance, and Business &amp; Management Studies in the prestigious QS Subject Rankings 2020.You'll study at Waikato Management School, placed in the top 1% of business schools globally with our Triple Crown Accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.</div>

This short course in economics will help you develop the analytical skills needed to be an effective problem solver of real-life issues, ranging from employment and housing, to public health, transport and environmental pollution. It also provides a springboard to further study.

Graduate Certificate in Economics

<div> Overview Overview This course is designed to extend theoretical knowledge and associated techniques to a higher level. Students focus on one of the three areas, although coursework and research may be carried out in both areas. The degree is suitable for those who plan to pursue careers as professional economists, or finance or property specialists, in both public and private sectors or in academia. Why research at Curtin Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields. What you'll learn <ul> <li>demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application</li> <li>investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice</li> <li>generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level</li> <li>design, use and evaluate research and research methods</li> <li>present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and the national and international research community</li> <li>design, evaluate implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice</li> </ul> </div>

This course is designed to extend theoretical knowledge and associated techniques to a higher level. Students focus on one of the three areas, although coursework and research may be carried out in both areas.

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Graduate Certificate in Economics
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Master of Philosophy (Economics, Finance and Property)
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