Overview

Studying the Economics course at the University of Waikato will help you see the world in a different light; and understand how to apply this new perspective to help resolve issues in our society. You'll learn how to help people, governments and businesses make better decisions about using natural and financial resources to meet different goals.

Economists contribute to government decision-making on many different issues, such as 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 leave their car at home.

Career Opportunities

Business analyst

Economics teacher / lecturer

Financial Analyst

International trade advisor

Government economist (eg. Treasury)

Policy Analyst or Advisor

Management consultant

Research economist

Programme Structure

Courses:

Accounting for Management

Finance

Digital Business and Supply Chain Management

Successful Marketing

Management

Applied Quantitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00

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Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand

Disciplines

Economics View 21 other Bachelors in Economics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.

International Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) - Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) - A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38250 NZD / year

≈ 38250 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8204 NZD / year

≈ 8204 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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