Bachelor of Business – BBus
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Welcome to the world of business education – your future starts here!
Massey’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.
A Massey Business School graduate will be someone who:
- 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.
Insights
- The QS World University Ranking ranks Massey in the top 250 universities worldwide. Our specific disciplines also rank highly: Accounting and Finance in the top 250; Business and Management: top 500; Communication and Media Studies: top 150; Economics and Econometrics: top 350.
- Bachelor of Business students have a high completion rate across their courses (2022: 82.6% and 2023: 81%). The flexibility of the qualification allows students to return to their studies at any time.
- The 2022 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification found that 81% believed assessment tasks challenged students to learn, and 84% highlight that the qualification has given them “confidence to learn independently”.
- The 2021 Graduate Destination Survey results for this qualification found that 82% of graduates are in employment and 41% have continued in further study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
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 2 exemptions.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Recommended prior learning
English and maths are desirable school subjects. A school background in accounting and economics is useful but not essential.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.