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Doctoral study in Economics

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• We are a leading education provider in our subject in the Asia-Pacific region
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• Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) funding is available for research expenses

Research opportunities

When you undertake your doctorate in Economics at the University of Auckland Business School, you’ll join a community of internationally recognised researchers. You’ll have opportunities to publish your research and present it at international conferences. You may also be actively involved in our research centres and groups, including the Centre for Applied Research in Economics (CARE), the Retirement Policy and Research Centre (RPRC), the Energy Centre and the NZ APEC Study Centre.

We welcome research proposals in topics relating to our key research specialisations:

• Industrial organisation, regulation, energy, transport and environmental economics
• Macroeconomics and finance
• Microeconomics and experimental economics
• Labour markets, education, health and public policy
• International trade and development economics

There are a large number of high-calibre researchers working in the Economics discipline at the University, in both the Business School and the Faculty of Arts.

Dr Debasis Bandyopadhyay : The relationship between the distribution of human capital and economic growth, macroeconomic productivity, migration and social security

Professor Ananish Chaudhuri : Issues of gender and leadership, how different payment schemes affect productivity and learning in cognitively challenging tasks, cooperation in human social dilemmas

Dr Simona Fabrizi: Economic Theory & Design, Innovation Theory, Decision Theory, Information Economics, Industrial Economics, Network Industries, Competition Law and Policy, and Public & Institutional Economics.

Professor Prasanna Gai : The design of macro-prudential policy, sovereign risk, information acquisition in OTC markets, law and finance, network models and financial stability

Dr Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy : Time series and panel data econometrics, urban economics

Professor Tim Hazledine : Impacts of New Zealand’s economic liberalisation policy alternatives, trade and growth

Dr Steffen Lippert: Climate Cooperation; Taxation in Two-sided Markets; Privacy in Two-sided Markets; Ambiguity and Employment Contracts; Worker Composition, Absorptive Capacity and Innovation.

Professor Sholeh Maani : Economics of Labour Markets and Labour Market Policy, Economics of Education, Economics of Immigration, Income Distribution, Health and Housing

Professor Robert MacCulloch: Law and Economics, the Economics of Global Development, Navigating the Business Environment, Business Economics

Dr Stephen Poletti : Industrial organisation and regulation, energy and environmental economics

Dr Erwann Sbai : Auctions, econometric theory, empirical industrial organisation, micro-econometrics, structural econometrics

Professor Basil Sharp : Energy and resource economics, economics of the environment, law and economics

Dr Asha Sundaram : International Trade, Development Economics, Applied Econometrics

Dr Haiping Zhang : Macroeconomics, International Economics, Financial Market Imperfections, Development Economics

Past research topics

• "Essays in Behavioral Labour Economics" | Supervised by Professor Ananish Chaudhuri
• "Money, markets, and jobs: essays on financial stability" | Supervised by Professor Prasanna Gai
• "Productivity and Relative Prices" | Supervised by Dr Ryan Greenaway-McGrevy and Dr Martin Berka
• “Worker skills, competition, labour allocation and economic performance” | Supervised by Dr Simona Fabrizi and Dr Steffen Lippert

Scholarships and awards

There are several scholarships you may be eligible for when you decide to pursue your doctoral studies in Economics.

University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships

Barry Spicer and Owen G Glenn PhD Scholarship

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A doctoral degree is the highest academic degree offered at UC. Those who earn it must show significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and great breadth of knowledge. Studying towards a doctoral degree will give you fresh knowledge, enable you to discover new things, and develop new skills. Check out the options and requirements.

Perhaps you have a burning intellectual curiosity about something, wish to advance your career or even change career direction and increase your employability and earning capacity. Either way you can be sure that studying towards a doctoral degree will give you fresh knowledge, allow you to discover new things, and develop new skills.

A doctoral degree is the highest academic degree offered at UC. Those who earn it must demonstrate significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and great breadth of knowledge.

In addition to your thesis research, UC offers a number of workshops and seminars for thesis students to develop general skills such as career planning, time management, networking, and communication skills. See the 'Further study' section below for more details.

A number of  scholarships and awards  are available for doctoral students.

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Doctor of philosophy (phd).

A  Doctor of Philosophy  involves extensive and sustained original research in a subject of your choice, with the results being presented in a thesis. It is normally the highest academic qualification available and is a mark of intellectual ability and independence, critical thinking, self-discipline, and commitment. PhDs are offered in a wide range of subjects at UC, and are by thesis only.

Doctor of Education (EdD)

A  Doctor of Education  is a specialised doctorate designed for professionals in education and related fields. Built on a cohort model of inquiry, the Doctor of Education provides a structured, supportive, rigorous approach to doctoral study. The Doctor of Education builds leadership and commitment, fosters scholarly excellence, and allows candidates to connect educational research with questions of professional practice. Please note that this programme is not open to international students as the first two years of study are conducted part-time, and student visa conditions only allow for full-time study.

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

The  Doctor of Health Sciences  offers clinical and non-clinical professionals collaborative research opportunities and contacts with local industry. Please note that this programme is not open to international students as the first two years of study are conducted part-time, and student visa conditions only allow for full-time study.

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

The  Doctor of Musical Arts  is a doctoral degree that is specific to advanced research in music composition or performance. It comprises scholarly research in the form of a supervised research thesis and performance practice in the form of public music performance or the presentation of compositions. International students will need to pay international fees for this doctorate.

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The minimum requirements to apply for doctoral study are that you should have completed, or be in the process of completing, a research-focused  honours degree  or  master's degree . For PhD study you must achieve this degree at either the level of First-Class or Second-Class Division I (or equivalent).

For international applicants, our International Office, in consultation with your host department, look at your previous qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the necessary background required to complete a doctoral degree at UC. You are also required to meet UC's  English language requirements  for admission.

Find out how to  apply for PhD and Doctoral degrees .

See also  Financial and Enrolment Information — Doctorate, Master's Thesis, and Dissertation Students Policy.

Identifying a supervisor

As part of the admissions process, you must  identify a potential research supervisor  before submitting a formal application to enrol in a PhD. A supervisor must be an academic member of staff at UC. Over 500 academics at UC have expertise in a large variety of topics. To identify experts in a given area and to find out about the research interests of staff in your discipline, you can search the school or department website, or the  UC Research Profile database .

If you identify any possible supervisors, please contact them directly to discuss your potential research topic and ascertain whether suitable supervision might be available. When you have identified a supervisor who is willing to support your application to enrol please  complete the admissions documents.

For more information visit the  Find a Supervisor webpage .

Specific qualification entry requirements

If you are applying for  Doctor of Musical Arts  study, you will typically require an audition, interview, and/or submission of previous academic work and recommendation from  Te Kura Puoro | School of Music .

A  Doctor of Health Sciences  requires at least five years of relevant professional practice in the clinical or non-clinical industry.

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During your doctoral degree you will investigate a research topic and develop your research skills, culminating in the submission of a thesis for examination. The thesis undergoes examination by two independent examiners prior to you having an oral examination.

Your thesis must:

• be an original contribution to knowledge/understanding in its field
• meet internationally recognised standards for doctoral research in its field
• demonstrate knowledge of literature relevant to the field to which it belongs, and the ability to exercise critical and analytical judgment of that literature
• be satisfactory in its method, in the quality and coherence of its expression, and in its scholarly presentation and format.

The doctoral programmes are structured in PhD reporting milestones to track your progress. These must be submitted to the  Dean of Postgraduate Research  and approved every six months.

The exact structure of programme will vary based on the nature of the research being undertaken and agreed to with your senior supervisor.

You can begin a  Doctor of Philosophy  or  Doctor of Musical Arts  on the first day of any month of the year, and should regard study and research as a full-time occupation throughout the calendar year. The minimum period of enrolment if you are a full-time student is 3 years (PhD students should normally complete their thesis within 4 years). There are provisions for you to apply for part-time study, in which case the minimum period is 4.5 years, and you should complete your thesis within 6 years.

The first two years of the  Doctor of Education  and  Doctor of Health Sciences  degrees are part-time for all. These doctorates will take 4-6 years to complete, or part-time only for up to 6 years.

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Additional skills and training opportunities.

In addition to providing world-class research supervision and facilities, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury is committed to providing PhD students with a range of opportunities to engage in a broader research-based experience, equipping students with research skills, introductions to professional networks, and enhanced career opportunities.

A UC doctoral graduate will not only be recognised for the quality of their research thesis, but will also have additional research skills and experiences.

While doing a doctorate at UC, you will have the opportunity to participate in:

• transferable skills workshops
• research design and statistical analysis workshops
• 'Surviving your Thesis' seminars
• networking opportunities, within and outside the University
• presentation experience
• social events.

Many doctoral students also have the opportunity to undertake teaching assistance work.

For social networking and events,  UC Postgraduate Students' Association (UC PGSA)  is run by students and works closely with the Dean of Postgraduate Research to enhance the UC postgraduate student experience.

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The PhD is suitable for students who want to pursue an academic or research career, or a senior position in the public or private sector. Doctoral studies present you with the opportunity to generate new ideas that can benefit business and society. You will make a significant original contribution to knowledge and understanding in your field of study and meet recognised international standards for your work.

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• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0

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Acceptance is subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate facilities.

How to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy

• Apply online and submit all required documents at least three months prior to the intended start date
• The Graduate Research School will assess your eligibility and forward to the relevant faculty to confirm possible research areas and supervisors
• Where the faculty confirms the availability of resources, including supervision, they will request for you to complete the formal research proposal (PGR2). Your PGR2 Research Proposal, including supervisory signatures, must be submitted to your Faculty Postgraduate Office a minimum of four weeks prior to your intended start date. If you are planning to start on 1 February, submit your signed PGR2 by 15 December.
• Once the research proposal is confirmed by the faculty, it will be sent to the Graduate Research School for approval and to issue an Offer of Place

For general enquiries for the Doctor of Philosophy programme please contact [email protected] .

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Doctoral students will attain the knowledge, values and attributes to make significant contributions to their professional communities and societies through further high-quality research, and developments.

You put together a proposal that critically reviews work done in your area of research. This requires a suitable research methodology and a timeframe for completion of the degree. You are expected to publish one or more papers for a reputed international conference in your chosen area of research.

Once you have completed your research proposal, you refine your design, collect data and conduct your research as appropriate. Data is collected and analysed and the results are published at international conferences. A journal publication is also encouraged at this point.

The first step in the final stage of the PhD is finalising the data collection and analysis. You then write your PhD thesis and submit it to the supervisor for feedback. It could take two or three drafts before the thesis is ready for submission and examination.

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The outcomes for graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

It is expected that graduates with a Doctor of Philosophy will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to follow an academic or research career. Alternatively, your research topic may lead you to a position of expertise in your chosen field. The opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you gain through a PhD will be extensive, both in industry and academia.

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7 Best universities for Agricultural Economics in New Zealand

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in New Zealand ranked based on their research performance in Agricultural Economics. A graph of 16.8K citations received by 963 academic papers made by 7 universities in New Zealand was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Otago

For Agricultural Economics

2. Massey University

3. Lincoln University, New Zealand

4. University of Auckland

5. University of Waikato

6. Victoria University of Wellington

7. University of Canterbury

The best cities to study Agricultural Economics in New Zealand based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dunedin , Palmerston North , Christchurch , and Auckland .

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Otago graduate scores top New Zealand economics thesis prize

28 March 2024

Congratulations to recent Economics graduate Kelson Sadlier who has won the New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) Masters Dissertation Prize for 2024.

President of NZAE and Otago Associate Professor Dennis Wesselbaum says Kelson’s Master’s thesis, ‘Exploring Parameter Recovery and Forecasting Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Static and Adaptive Choice-Based Designs through Numerical Simulations,’ was amongst the best he had ever read.

“Kelson’s achievements are a testament to his outstanding talent and perseverance,” Associate Professor Wesselbaum says. “His thesis not only advanced economic theory, but combined it with complex simulation experiments requiring the use of a supercomputer. His personal achievement also showcases the talent and hard work of our top students here at Otago. In fact, two of the last three winners of the Masters Dissertation Prize are Otago graduates.”

Kelson says he was thrilled to receive the prize and to have his research recognised in this way.

“The field I delved into was notably technical for a standard master's thesis in Economics, which I found both captivating and challenging,” he says.

“My thesis was quite interdisciplinary, requiring me to draw on previous coursework I had completed in mathematics, computer science, and economics. I believe having a background in each of these three subjects was critical in making the research I conducted in my thesis accessible to myself.”

Kelson says the faculty in the Department of Economics at Otago are exceptional, and he was particularly grateful to his supervisor Dr Peter Gibbard.

“One aspect I appreciated was the department's emphasis on fostering collaboration and intellectual curiosity. I always felt comfortable approaching faculty members and engaging in stimulating discussions about various economic questions and research areas.”

Since leaving Otago, Kelson has relocated to Sydney, where he works as an economic analyst at HoustonKemp.

“Looking ahead, I'm eager to work on the diverse range of economic issues my new role entails. Additionally, I have some interest in pursuing graduate study in economics overseas.”

The prize includes $500 from the NZAE Education Trust, registration and an invitation to present at the NZAE conference in 2024, and an invitation to submit to the New Zealand Economic Papers, the NZAE flagship journal.