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    Bachelor of Business

    Massey University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines15-Jul-2024
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 32,260  / year
    Next Intake 15-Jul-2024

    Bachelor of Business

    About

    Study a Bachelor of Business – BBus

    Massey Universitys Bachelor of Business encourages you to explore and master your business knowledge and skills, so you can have a great career.

    Our lecturers and professors are actively researching both nationally and internationally, bringing the most relevant developments in business theory and practice into your learning environment.

    Masseys Business School also has great links with communities and potential employers.  There are many opportunities to put your learning into practice while engaging with local community organisations and businesses.

    You will be someone who:

    • has a sound base in the business fundamentals of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, law and communication
    • is an independent learner
    • is an innovative thinker
    • is an effective communicator
    • is able to lead or work within a team
    • can find and use the latest knowledge to grow a business
    • is effective in multi-cultural and international business environments
    • is an ethical and culturally sensitive professional
    • is a specialist in at least one area of business expertise; and well-versed in the business fundamentals.

    With eight core courses, the BBus gives you more opportunities to spend more time focusing on your areas of interest. You can work on what you know are your strengths, or fill any gaps in your knowledge and skills.

    Insights

    • The 2021 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification found that 84% believed assessment tasks challenged students to learn, and 85% highlight that the qualification has given them “confidence to learn independentlyâ€.
    • The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this qualification found that 80% of graduates are in employment and 29% have continued in further study. Respondents indicated that 53% were earning above the New Zealand median national salary.
    • Between 2018 and 2021 the average number of students enrolled in the qualification was 3659 (headcount). In the 2020 academic year 77% of students in the first year of this qualification continued their studies and across the whole qualification 85% of courses were successfully completed.
    • The QS World University Ranking by Subject ranks Massey in the top 251-300 universities worldwide in this subject area. Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 ranks Massey in the top 300 universities globally and 1st in New Zealand in this subject area.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Courses and specialisations

    Key terms

    Courses
    Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
    Course code
    Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
    Credits
    Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
    Specialisations
    Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

    Credit summary

    360 credits

    • Core courses – 120 credits
    • Major courses – 120 credits
    • Electives – 120 credits

    Ensure that overall, you have:

    • Not more than 180 credits at 100 level (including no more than 90 credits of 100‑level electives)
    • At least 75 credits at 300 level (including at least 15 credits of 300‑level electives, if necessary)

    You could replace electives with a second BBus major, or some electives with a recognised minor.

    Course planning key

    Prerequisites
    Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
    Corequisites
    Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
    Restrictions
    Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.

    Schedule A: Core courses

    Code
    Course
    Credits
    Course code: 115111 Communication Theory and Practice Credits: 15 credits

    This course identifies key theories and strategies to enhance written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication for different purposes and audiences. Students explore, discuss, critique, and practise communication for a business and global environment and recognise how world views, culture, and contexts shape communication.

    Restrictions: 219100 and 219203

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    Course code: 115112 Accounting for Business Credits: 15 credits

    An introduction to how accounting information is used for planning, monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.

    Restrictions: 115102

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    Course code: 115113 Economics for Business Credits: 15 credits

    The course examines the nature of the contemporary economic environment in which businesses operate, and considers how economics can aid in business decision-making.

    Restrictions: 115106

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    Course code: 115114 Finance Fundamentals Credits: 15 credits

    This course introduces analytical techniques for evaluating personal and business investment and financing decisions, including coverage of the context and environment in which these decisions are made.

    Restrictions: 115105

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    Course code: 115115 Management in Context Credits: 15 credits

    This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of management and organisations in the contemporary context.

    Restrictions: 115108

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    Course code: 115116 Introduction to Marketing Credits: 15 credits

    The course provides an understanding of the core concepts and practices of marketing.

    Restrictions: 115104

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    Course code: 115211 Business Law Credits: 15 credits

    The course will encompass an introduction to the key elements of the law within which business operates in New Zealand from a practical perspective.

    Prerequisites: 90 credits at 100-level Restrictions: 115103, 155110

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    Course code: 115212 Fundamentals of Leadership and Teamwork Credits: 15 credits

    This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of leadership and teamwork.

    Prerequisites: 90 credits at 100 level

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    Schedule B: Specialisations

    Majors

    Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

    Completing a major is compulsory. A major requires 120 credits including at least 60 credits at 300-level.

    Accountancy

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    Become an accountancy specialist with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of business.

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    Business Analytics

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online

    Develop your analytical skills and enhance your ability to extract value from data.

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    Economics

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    The Bachelor of Business (Economics) is a versatile degree where you will learn how the world of business works, and gain the skills to interpret global information and events.

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    Finance

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    Join Massey University’s finance programme to gain superior decision-making skills and a career advantage.

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    Financial Planning and Advice

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online

    Help people make the best financial decisions for their future. Join a growing industry and study the only university financial planning and advice specialisation in New Zealand.

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    Global Communication

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online

    Develop skills critical to effective communication in a rapidly changing global environment.

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    Human Resource Management and Employment Relations

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Employment Relations) will give you the theoretical, policy and business skills you need to understand, manage and collaborate effectively with people in the workplace.

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    International Business

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online

    Gain the knowledge and skills, critical to business success in times of global challenges.

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    Management

    Specialisation
    Location
    Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

    Become a manager or entrepreneur that empowers others and makes a real difference to the future.

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    English Program Requirements

    We offer short English language courses, such as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests.

    Recognised English language examinations

    We recognise these English language examinations:

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Cambridge English Qualifications
    • NZCEL
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    • LanguageCert.

    Career

    Careers and job opportunities

    The Bachelor of Business equips you with flexible and highly portable skills that employers welcome. Your skills will fit across industries, from small business settings to multi-national organisations.

    While it depends on what major you choose, some of the career opportunities available are:

    • management accountant or financial accountant
    • business, systems or information analyst
    • public relations, communication manager, or media consultant
    • economist, economic statistician, business/policy/risk analyst, economic forecaster, financial advisor or consultant
    • small business manager, new venture initiator or project manager
    • financial analyst, investment banking analyst, sharebroker or financial consultant
    • human resource or recruitment manager, or facilitator in employment relations
    • international market developer, or dealer in exporting, licensing, and importing
    • market researcher, marketing manager, or advertising and communication specialist
    • professional sports administrator, sports marketer, or events manager
    • property manager, property developer, or valuer.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 32,260  / year

    How to Apply

    When you apply to study with us as a international student the first step is to apply for admission into a qualification.

    You will be admitted into your chosen qualification once you have:

    • been offered a place
    • accepted your offer, and
    • paid your fees.

    You will then be able to apply for enrolment in the courses that make up your qualification.

    View our overview of the application process

    Prepare to apply for admission

    Check the entry and English language requirements

    Entrance and English language requirements

    Choose your qualification

    Explore the qualifications Massey has to offer and choose what you would like to apply for.

    Find a course or qualification

    If your qualification has majors or endorsements (specialisations) you will be able to choose one when you apply for admission. You will be able to choose an additional major or endorsement, and minors, when you apply for courses.

    For some qualifications you will need to give us specific information when you apply such as personal statements, portfolios or completed forms.

    If you are a postgraduate research student you may also need to decide how many credits of research you would like to do. You should also contact the right department to discuss the possible research opportunities.

    List of Massey departments

    Choose where you want to study

    As an international student you will generally study full-time at one of our campuses in New Zealand. However, there are also options for distance and online study.

    Massey campus guides

    Distance and online study

    Identify documents you need to supply

    Documents you need to apply for admission

    Check application due dates

    Make sure you check the admission application due dates so you don not miss out.

    Admission application due dates

    Apply for admission

    New students apply for admission on our website.

    Returning students apply by logging in to the student portal and going to the Admissions tab.

    After you apply for admission

    Acknowledgement of application

    You can expect to get an acknowledgement from us within 1 week of submitting your application.

    Outstanding documents

    We will contact you if you have not given us all of the documents we need.

    Offer of Place

    You will get an email letting you know an Offer of Place message is in the student portal if your application is successful.

    Once you get your Offer of Place you can:

    • accept it
    • decline it
    • apply to defer your start date or change your study location.

    If you decline your offer you will be withdrawn from the qualification you applied for.

    If you want to change to a different qualification you need to make a new admission application.

    Paying your fees

    Once you have accepted your Offer of Place you need to pay your fees.

    View fee payment options

    After your fees are paid we will send you an international Receipt of Payment. You can use this letter and your admission Offer of Place as part of the documentation you need to get a visa from Immigration New Zealand. We will also send you an email with your Massey student ID number.

    Prepare for course enrolment

    You will be invited to apply for the specific courses you want to study within your qualification once:

    • you have accepted your Offer of Place
    • you have paid your fees
    • enrolments are open.

    Choose your courses

    Review your qualification structure. When you select your courses you need to make sure you meet all of the requirements for your qualification. You also need to work out which courses to study first and how many to study.

    Find a course or qualification

    Planning your courses guide

    Contact our academic advice team

    Check the due dates

    Make sure you know the due dates for adding courses. You should also check the semester dates and exam periods.

    Due dates for adding courses

    Semester and exam period dates

    Log in to the student portal

    To apply for enrolment in courses, go to the Qualifications and courses tab when you log in to the student portal

    After you apply for courses

    Offer of Enrolment

    If we approve your application to enrol in the specific courses for your qualification you will get an Offer of Enrolment message in the student portal. You need to accept this.

    Finalise your enrolment in person

    If you are a new international student studying in New Zealand you will need to show evidence of your identity and your student visa to finish your enrolment.

    Bring your visa and passport to Campus Information Service – Mōhiohio a few days before semester starts. You can also bring them to orientation. Orientation is a series of events to celebrate your start at university.

    Orientation dates and information

    Confirmation of Enrolment

    Once you accept your Offer of Enrolment, you will get a Confirmation of Enrolment message in the student portal. It will contain:

    • confirmation of the qualification you are studying and any specialisations (majors, minors or endorsements)
    • confirmation of the courses you are approved to take
    • any courses that could not be approved or that you withdrew from (the reason will be shown)
    • due dates for withdrawing from courses without financial and academic penalties
    • fees information.

    Changing your qualification or courses

    You can change your qualification or courses on the Qualification and courses tab in the student portal.

    You need to allow time for us to process your changes so you get access to your study material before you start.

    Changing and withdrawing from study

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