Bachelor of Business
Auckland, New Zealand
DURATION
7 up to 9 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
NZD 17,920 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per 7 courses, international students. NZ$5,040 per 7 courses, domestic students.
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Business (BBus) programme contains business courses at Stages 1, 2 and 3, and gives students the opportunity to develop areas of in-depth strength by choosing electives and by completing a specialization. The degree can be awarded with or without one of the following specializations:
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
It is possible to achieve a double specialization if the requirements of both specializations are met.
The BBus (Accounting) is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). With careful selection of your electives, you can satisfy the academic requirements for admission to CAANZ and CPA Australia membership, a big step toward becoming a Chartered Accountant.
Job Opportunities
Accounting, management, international trade, and finance, e-commerce, marketing, international relations, import/export, business, self-employment.
Programme Information
The programme comprises 21 courses, including:
2.101 Accounting Principles
2.102 Management Principles
2.103 Marketing Principles
2.111 Business Communication
2.112 Information Technology Concepts
2.113 Business Economics
2.120 English: Study Writing
2.222 Strategic Management
2.231 Introduction to International Business
2.331 International Business
Plus one of:
2.361 Applied Management
2.336 Research Project
Plus ten elective courses, including no more than two at Stage 1 and no less than three at Stage 3. At least four Business elective courses must be selected. Remaining elective courses may be selected from Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
Specialisations
Students aiming to have the BBus awarded a specialization must complete the 10 compulsory courses of the degree in addition to the following:
Accounting
2.223 Financial Management
2.236 Managerial Accounting
2.239 Financial Accounting
2.337 Advanced Financial Accounting
2.338 Auditing
2.344 Advanced Managerial Accounting
Plus one of (with a focus on Accounting):
2.361 Applied Management
2.336 Research Project
Plus four elective courses selected from Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
Management
2.218 Organisational Behaviour
2.225 Operations Management
2.226 Human Resource Management
2.342 Business Industry Practice
2.343 Leadership
2.350 Business and Social Ethics
Plus one of (with a focus on Management):
2.361 Applied Management
2.336 Research Project
Plus four elective courses selected from Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
Marketing
2.224 Marketing Management
2.227 Retail Management
2.232 Consumer Behaviour
2.342 Business Industry Practice
2.355 Services Marketing
2.366 E-Marketing
Plus one of (with a focus on Marketing):
2.361 Applied Management
2.336 Research Project
Plus four elective courses selected from Business, Tourism Management or Hospitality Management.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or
- Successful tertiary study; or
- Equivalent overseas qualification; and
- IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 60 (with a writing score of 18) / Pearson 50 / TEP 52 or equivalent with no band less than 12; and
- 17 years and over