Specialise in Economics for your Bachelor of Business at Massey. A versatile major, the Bachelor of Business (Economics) trains you in understanding how the economy operates at both micro and macro levels.
DurationSpecialise in Economics for your Bachelor of Business at Massey. A versatile major, the Bachelor of Business (Economics) trains you in understanding how the economy operates at both micro and macro levels.
You will study the business environment, the role of competition and the connections between different sectors in the economy. You will learn about the effects the world economy has on New Zealand business and people. This includes what the government can do to foster healthy businesses and advance innovation, but also about the effects of excessive government interventions.
In this major, you can specialise in a number of areas including: international trade and finance, resource and environmental economics, financial economics, managerial economics and public policy.
Our lecturers and professors are actively researching both nationally and internationally, bringing the most relevant developments in business theory and practice to the classroom.
The Bachelor of Business will give you the leadership, communication and critical thinking skills that will make you a sought-after employee. It will give you skills you can use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world.
You will gain a good grounding in economic fundamentals as well as a broad understanding of the core elements of business.
Further study
You may wish to consider the Master of Business Studies and then a PhD upon completion of this qualification.
Careers and job opportunities
The following are examples of some of the career options:
Government agencies such as Treasury, The Reserve Bank, the Ministry of Business and Innovation, and international agencies such as World Bank or International Monetary Fund all recruit economics graduates.
An economics degree can also be a gateway to employment in many other areas, like management, planning, politics, education, finance and banking, or in journalism and the media. You can design your economics major to suit your interests and career objectives.
Toi Rauwhārangi is Massey University's College of Creative Arts, based in Wellington, New Zealand.
We offer internationally acclaimed degrees in Design, Māori Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Commercial Music and Screen Arts.
We provide an inspiring learning environment and a supportive and professional faculty that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in all creative industries.
With an excellent reputation for innovative creative arts research and practice, Toi Rauwhārangi is New Zealand's oldest and most comprehensive creative arts school.
The values we share
Creativity
Showing creativity in thinking, making and doing (being original, adaptable and risk-taking).
Virtuosity
Demonstrating meaningfulness and expertise in the making of things, through materials, processes and ideas (technique, fluency, flair).
Understanding
Showing a critical understanding of the context, process and effects of what is made (awareness, sensitivity, judgement).
Autonomy
Acting and thinking independently (being curious and responsible).
Connectedness
Communicating and connecting with others (collaborating, sharing, being professional).
We're known for being outstanding
Our study programmes let you work across discipline areas, collaborate with other students and connect with leaders in the industry.
Toi Rauwhārangi lecturers are active in their own creative arts research and practice, so you'll be taught by leading artists, performers, designers, and industry experts.
Take advantage of their connections with industry—companies like Weta Workshop and Ducati—so you can see how creative arts meets the real world and get a taste for life in a creative profession.
Our History
1886
Arthur Riley establishes New Zealand's first School of Design.
1905
Riley's School of Design becomes the Wellington Technical College, New Zealand's first coeducational multi-purpose day school.
1962
Wellington Technical College splits into Wellington High School and Wellington Polytechnic, with the School of Design remaining its major component.
1999
Wellington Polytechnic merges with Massey University. The College of Design, Fine Arts and Music is established to offer degree programmes in fine art, photography, design, and also music from the Conservatorium of Music.
2014
Toi Atea: Māori art and design, visual and material culture is added.
2015
Following the agreed transfer of the New Zealand School of Music (Classical and Jazz) to Victoria University of Wellington, Massey establishes Te Rewa o Puanga School of Music and Creative Media Production, offering new degrees in popular music and digital media production.
Industry partners
We partner with some of the best local and global companies. At the College of Creative Arts you'll get real life experience, work with clients, and learn from the best in the industry.
Our students and academics are known for making great work and winning awards and competitions worldwide.
Ka Mua, Ka Muri
mural by Xoë Hall
In March 2020 Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts commissioned a street mural by Xoë Hall (Kai Tahu), with a brief to embody the creativity that lives here on the Pukeahu campus.
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