NZ university majors related to this area
Though in the same subject area, they may be very different.
University of Otago
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
Victoria University of Wellington
Auckland University of Technology
University of Waikato
Massey University
Lincoln University
Did you know?
Adam Smith (1723-90) published his book An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in 1776.
This book was (and still is!) very influential and is considered to be the foundation of modern economics.
Examples of career opportunities
Most entail additional learning (lifelong learning!).
- Economist
- Agricultural economist
- Business economist
- Health economist
- Development economist
- Businessperson
- Journalist
- Politician
- Economic historian
- Econometrician
- Public policy analyst
- Foreign affairs analyst
- Development agency analyst
- Non-governmental organisation (NGO) worker
- Social studies teacher
- Social worker
- Economics teacher
- Academic
Income and employment prospects
Income
158% of national
median earnings
Employment
78% | Employed |
1% | Unemployed |
12% | Further study |
9% | Other or unknown |
Figures based on young domestic graduates 5 years after graduation. Source: Ministry of Education.