Overview

Massey University’s Bachelor of Business empowers you to explore and master your business knowledge and skills, so you can contribute meaningfully and innovatively to the rapidly evolving globalised business world.

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.

Massey Business School also has great links with communities and potential employers. You'll have many opportunities to put your learning into practice while engaging with local community organisations and businesses.

is an independent learner
thinks critically and creatively, and makes informed decisions to solve complex problems
communicates effectively across diverse audiences
leads confidently and collaborates well within a team
understands the significance of te Tiriti o Waitangi in the Aotearoa New Zealand business context, and operates ethically and effectively in multicultural and international environments
has a strong foundation in the business fundamentals and is a specialist in one or more areas of business expertise.

With 10 core course options available and 11 specialisations, the Bachelor of Business offers the flexibility to tailor your studies to your strengths and interests – helping you fill knowledge gaps and build a degree that works for you.

Career

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Workplace Communication

Accounting for Business

Economics for Business

Finance Fundamentals

Management in Context

Business Law
Fundamentals of Leadership and Teamwork

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

120 credits/year

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance View 14 other Bachelors in Finance in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Exemptions on the basis of high NCEA Level 3 marks are available in Statistics, Accounting and Economics.

If you have achieved 24 credits at NCEA Level 3 with an Average of Merit and have a high overall achievement, or have a scholarship in the relevant subject(s), you may be eligible to be exempt from taking the following core courses: 115112 Accounting for Business, 115113 Economics of Business. If you think you are in this category, you can apply for an exemption by contacting Academic Advice. Please note that you will need to take another course in place of any exemptions granted and even if eligible, we would not advise applying for more than two exemptions.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38080 NZD / year

≈ 38080 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7415 NZD / year

≈ 7415 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Business.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Palmerston North

Funding

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