Online Economics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Students majoring in Economics develop theoretical and analytical skills useful for decision making. These are applied to a range of topical, significant policy issues. Economics focuses on complex interrelationships, whereby a change in one area will have repercussions elsewhere. Most of life’s important questions are of this nature. Economics training at Massey University will enable you to analyse these matters in a realistic fashion.

The BBS (Economics) degree provides a broad and well-rounded education in business. Selecting this option provides you with a strong grounding in Economics, but in a programme that is less rigorous and specialised than the Bachelor of Applied Economics.

In addition to Economics training, you will gain a broad understanding of other business disciplines such as finance, banking, management, and information systems. If you see yourself as a future dynamic business leader who will use a solid knowledge of economics to help ensure the success of your company, this is the degree for you.

The Economics major in the BBS degree programme has few compulsory requirements and lots of flexibility. It builds on a standard core of economic theory, with additional papers chosen from a wide range of electives, allowing students to specialise in any of a number of areas. In addition to quantitative methods and more advanced theory, these include international trade, resource and environmental economics, financial economics, managerial economics, and public policy.

While you may not intend to major in Economics, many students have found that a selection of Economics papers can be a useful complement to their chosen major. However, if you think you might want to pursue postgraduate studies in Economics, it’s very important to plan early and seek academic advice. In consultation with us, you can design your Economics major to meet your interests and career objectives.

Major public and private sector employers seek out Massey's competent graduates, and the Departments are proud of this wider acknowledgement of the quality and content of their courses.

Entry Requirements

There are no special entry requirements for the Economics major beyond those that qualify you for study at the University. A major in Economics can be taken internally at the Manawatu and Albany campuses; it can also be taken extramurally but with a more limited range of papers. In order to widen your choice of papers, or to fit in with your other commitments, you may opt for a mix of internal and extramural papers.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

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As a student of business, management and economics you will investigate the world of accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, labor relations, management, marketing and public administration.
As a student in this area, you will develop analytical, management, communication and quantitative skills, increase your understanding of economic principles and disciplinary methods and learn about the effective use of information technologies to support your career or personal goals and aspirations as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

The practical skills and breadth of knowledge you obtain through your degree can prepare you for:
entry to or advancement in a business career
international business
graduate school
entrepreneurship
teaching
government service
banking
finance
accounting
human resources
labor relations
marketing
management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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This degree is for you if you:

are keen to understand contemporary global development inequalities and what can be done about them
want to study economics in conjunction with the study of development
would like a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economics, sociology and human geography subjects whose literature demonstrates key links with the process of development
have worked for a development agency in a developing country and would now like to take a degree.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the BSc degree you must:

normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 November in the year of registration and satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements and
demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to UK GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above (equivalents can be found within the above link).
*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

If you are not automatically eligible then you will be individually considered by the University of London’s Special Admissions Panel. The Special Admissions Panel will consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and substantial relevant work experience. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.

English language requirement

The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English. To succeed on our programmes you need a good level of competence in English. If you doubt your ability in written or spoken English we advise you take a course and test in English language before enrolling on the programme.

Required standard of English

You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you:

hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above
have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects
have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree
hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University
have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or
have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

Please note if an applicant satisfies one of the above conditions yet provides evidence of a test of proficiency in English language, awarded within the past three years, which is below the University’s minimum requirements then they will be required to retake such a test before being offered admission.

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It is widely recognised that most environmental problems, whether small-scale or global, are the result of a complex interaction of natural processes with economic forces and decisions. This programme provides graduates with a sound theoretical base and practical appreciation of the concepts and methods of environmental and natural resource economics relevant to policy decisions and research. It is designed to suit students with a primary interest in issues and policies concerning the rural environment.

Programme aims
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The programme gives students the opportunity to develop:

a critical understanding of the different ways in which economic decisions, market forces and government policies can affect the natural environment

a sound knowledge of the theory and techniques of non-market valuation to estimate the demand for environmental quality or the cost of environmental degradation

the ability to design and critically evaluate public policies towards the environment and natural resources

an appreciation of the usefulness of environmental economics in informing political decision-making

enhanced communication and presentation skills

the ability to access the environmental economics literature and to pursue their own research.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
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A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.

English language Requirements
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For all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills is required, equivalent to a score of 7.0 in the IELTS test, or 7 in both reading and writing; or a score of 600+ in the TOEFL paper-based test of English, with at least 5.0 in the test of written English; and in the TOEFL internet-based test, you will need a score of 100+, with 25+ in the written English test. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.

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Entry Requirements

Any Degree or an equivalent examination.

Other Fees

Admission fee I year - ₹ 1300