Overview

Massey University’s Bachelor of Business is about getting the most from your studies in business, so you can go on to a great career.

The qualification will give you the leadership, communication and critical thinking skills you can use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world.

Massey’s Business School has great links with potential employers and communities. You will spend time learning while helping local community organisations.

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

The Bachelor of Business will give you a range of skills to use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world. You will be:

someone who has a sound base in the business fundamentals of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, law and communication
an independent learner
an innovative thinker
an effective communicator
able to lead or work within a team
someone who can find and use the latest knowledge to grow a business
effective in multi-cultural and international business environments
an ethical and culturally sensitive professional
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.

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 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

120 credits/year

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance View 24 other Bachelors in Business Administration 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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

33880 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33880 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6598 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6598 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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