Bachelor of Business
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
NZD 28,520 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
Sought-after by employers
Within six months of graduation, approximately 85% of Massey’s Bachelor of Business graduates are employed in the business area of their choice in New Zealand or internationally. When you study the Bachelor of Business you will gain the leadership, communication, teamwork and creative skills that employers are looking for.
Massey University’s Bachelor of Business is about you getting the most from your studies in business, so you can go on to a great career.
Real-world experience, while you study
The Massey Business School has great links with potential employers and communities. You will spend time learning while helping local community organisations that need specialist help.
An internship course is also an integral part of the Bachelor of Business, This course involves working for a relevant company while you are studying. This will help you build relationships with potential employers. It is great for your CV and gives you the chance to see how your learning will be applied in the real world.
That means you will be able to take your learning and apply it from day one in your job.
Internationally-accredited
Massey’s business school is ranked in the top 2% globally, with accreditation from AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
Massey University’s accountancy and finance programme ranks in the 150 universities in the world and its business and management studies in the top 200 (by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings). We are also ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide for business administration and finance programmes by the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
Flexibility
With eight core courses, Massey’s BBus gives you more opportunities to spend more time focusing on your areas of interest. You may want to do more courses in business. Or in the arts or sciences. If you are an international student you could study English language courses. You can work on what you know are your strengths, or fill in gaps in your knowledge and skills. You will become a graduate with a well-rounded, relevant knowledge base ready to take on the working world!
Assessment
For the core business courses in the Bachelor of Business, you are provided with regular feedback on your progress. So you will not find a big final assessment at the end of the year, instead, you will be assessed across the year while the learning is still fresh in your mind.
Majors or endorsements
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
Bachelor of Business (Economics)
Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management and Employment Relations)
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Bachelor of Business (Management)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Bachelor of Business (Organisational Technology Management)
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Bachelor of Business (Strategic Communication)
Open the door to many careers
More than any other business degree, the Bachelor of Business equips you with flexible and highly portable skills that employers welcome. Your skills will be useful across industries, in small businesses settings and within multi-national organisations.
Depending on the major specialisation that you choose for your Bachelor of Business you can join the world of business in many different roles, such as:
- Management accountant or financial accountant
- Business, systems or information analyst
- Public relations, communications 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.
International students
If you dream of being successful in today’s competitive global economy, then Massey’s University’s Massey Business School is the right place for you. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in business or government administration.
New Zealand is a great place to study - we have a beautiful, clean, green and safe environment. Massey University has small classes and our lecturers are friendly and approachable.
Curriculum
How does it work?
Year One
There are six core subjects you will study in your first year – economics, strategic communications, finance, accountancy, management and marketing. No matter which area of business you choose to go into for a career, these are important skills to have. These courses will build a solid foundational understanding of how businesses work.
You will build on this knowledge and skills as you move through the second and third year of the Bachelor of Business.
Year Two
In your second year, you choose a major and, if you like, a second major or minor, plus complete two more core subjects about leadership, teamwork and business law.
Year Three
In your final year, you will progress to advanced studies in your chosen major. You will be able to do your internship course in this year, as well as an advanced course in your major topic, bringing your business knowledge, communication and teamwork and critical thinking skills, and understanding of ethics together in a capstone course.
You’ll emerge a well-rounded, experienced and knowledgeable graduate, sought-after by potential employers the world over.