Dunedin Campus, Dunedin, New Zealand

QS World University Rankings

=194
QS Stars

5+

Degree BSc
Study Level Bachelors
Study Mode On Campus
Course Intensity Full Time
Fees(NZD) 106383-
Scholarships Yes
Start date Feb, Jul

Economics is about choice and is at the heart of decision making. Governments, businesses and individuals are all faced with making choices in situations where resources are scarce. Not just a subject, but a way of thinking, Economics applies to business, finance, administration, law, local and national government, and most aspects of everyday life. It provides a logical way of looking at a variety of issues. Economics examines topics important to human well-being such as unemployment, economic growth, inflation, poverty, distribution of income, and resource allocation in areas such as education, health, business and the environment. There are no prerequisite subjects to study Economics – you don’t even have to have studied Economics at school. However, you might find English, Mathematics or Statistics useful subjects to study – especially if you want to major in Economics.

About University

COVID-19 Information:

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Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first University.

In the 150 years since, Otago has prided itself on being a research-led University with an international reputation for excellence. It is ranked 194 in the 2021/22 QS World University Rankings and in the top 100 in 15 subject areas.

It first received a Five Stars Plus QS Stars University rating in 2016 (and again in 2018 and 2021).

Most undergraduate and postgraduate study takes place on the Dunedin campus, but the University also has Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences in Wellington and Christchurch, which are home to many leading medical researchers.

Otago offers more than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across four divisions:

It also offers a Summer School, Study Abroad and Distance Learning programmes.