Bachelor of Commerce - Food and Resource Economics Major
Bachelor of Commerce - Food and Resource Economics Major
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Upcoming start dates
November Summer School - 11 Nov 2024
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Bachelors
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Credits
360
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Location
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Campus
Grow your future as an expert in two areas that affect the whole world: the global food and resource industries. Food production is a global need. But much is governed by the economics of natural resources. This Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Food and Resource Economics degree focuses on the importance of food production to New Zealand and the world¡¯s economy.
Plant the seeds of a rewarding career based on understanding global value chains, food economics and policy, market structures and performance alongside the economics of natural resources, development and trade. This might sound like a complex mix now. But you¡¯ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to navigate the future of industries that are vitally important to humanity.
How you¡¯ll grow
- Nurture in-depth analytical skills alongside the knowledge of markets, natural resources and value chains.
- Develop your potential into becoming a professional economist in the global food and resource industries.
- Have an unforgettable experience and expand your expertise still further by studying part of your degree abroad through our LincOE exchange programme.
Career opportunities
Graduates of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University¡¯s Bachelor of Commerce (Food and Resource Economics major) are in demand by both government and industry. Your career opportunities will include Economist, Economic / Business Analyst, Trade and Enterprise Policy Analyst and Advisor, Researcher and more.
As well as the breadth of academic content that actually leads to a job, what I really enjoyed about at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ is the lecturer to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ratio. Because it¡¯s a smaller university, it¡¯s far easier to access your lecturers.
Chloe Balderstone
Bachelor of Commerce
Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce with a Food and Resource Economics major.
Programme information
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- M¨¡ori Studies
- Maths / Statistics (highly recommended)
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you¡¯re considering this option.
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Understand the contributions made by various commerce disciplines in creating value and sustaining superior performance.
Skills
- Have the skills to investigate and learn new concepts throughout their working lives.
- Be able to evaluate and attack the most important challenges facing global businesses.
- Find and use relevant information from a variety of reputable sources, and synthesise this information in order to make sound decisions.
- Be self-reliant and capable of forming opinions that they can believe in, defend with logic and integrity, and gain support for.
- Apply key principles of economic theory to problems associated with global food markets.
- Use quantitative tools to analyse data and inform policy advice.
- Analyse, generalise and reflect on a range of contemporary food, resource, development and international economic issues.
Value
- Identify the impact of business decisions the environment and society, including cultural values of all stakeholders.
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Entry requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- M¨¡ori Studies
- Maths / Statistics (highly recommended)
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you¡¯re considering this option.
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Additional major
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
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Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field.
Knowledge
- Understand the contributions made by various commerce disciplines in creating value and sustaining superior performance.
Skills
- Have the skills to investigate and learn new concepts throughout their working lives.
- Be able to evaluate and attack the most important challenges facing global businesses.
- Find and use relevant information from a variety of reputable sources, and synthesise this information in order to make sound decisions.
- Be self-reliant and capable of forming opinions that they can believe in, defend with logic and integrity, and gain support for.
- Apply key principles of economic theory to problems associated with global food markets.
- Use quantitative tools to analyse data and inform policy advice.
- Analyse, generalise and reflect on a range of contemporary food, resource, development and international economic issues.
Value
- Identify the impact of business decisions the environment and society, including cultural values of all stakeholders.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Introduction to Commercial Law
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 116' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 116' | last-word }}
Principles of Management
15 credits
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{{ 'ECON 113' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 113' | last-word }}
Economies and Markets
15 credits
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{{ 'COMM 112' | except-last-word }} {{ 'COMM 112' | last-word }}
Financial Information for Business
15 credits
Semester 2 courses
Year 2
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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{{ 'ECON 216' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 216' | last-word }}
Macroeconomic Issues and Policies
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 courses
Year 3
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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{{ 'ECON 326' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 326' | last-word }}
The Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment
15 credits
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BCom Food and Resource Economics List A*
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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{{ 'ECON 325' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 325' | last-word }}
The Economics of Food Markets and Policy
15 credits
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{{ 'ECON 327' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 327' | last-word }}
The Economics of Development
15 credits
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BCom Food and Resource Economics List A*
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Refer to the list below
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*BCom Food and Resource Economics List A
Choose at least one of the following courses:
Semester 1
This degree structure is indicative only. A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.
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