GradDip - Economics as a subject
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Studying a graduate diploma helps you develop knowledge and skills in your chosen subject area which will enable you to undertake a new career or further study.
Studying Economics will help you develop the analytical skills needed to be an effective problem solver of real-life issues. You'll learn how to apply your skills to issues ranging from employment and housing, to public health, transport and environmental pollution.
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Key information
| Years: | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $28,025 - $41,760 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Business analyst
- Financial analyst
- Policy analyst / adviser
- Government economist (eg. Treasury)
- Management consultant
- Research economist
- Economics teacher / lecturer
- International trade advisor
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Papers
Papers available within Economics
Prescriptions for the 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.
Scholarships and prizes
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Qualification options
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Economics as a 1st Major (Bachelor's degree)
- Bachelor of Business - BBus
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours - BMS(Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts - BA
- Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSc
Economics as a 2nd Major or Minor (Bachelor's degree)
- Bachelor of Business - BBus
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours - BMS(Hons)
- Almost any other bachelor's degree at the University of Waikato
Graduate qualifications
- Graduate Certificate in Economics
- Graduate Diploma in Economics
Postgraduate qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
- Master of Management Studies in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Location: MSB.1.50, Hillcrest Road, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato, Hamilton
Phone: +64 838 4303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.45am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday
One of the best times to pop into MSC is Open Advice Day, held every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm.