Course details

Bachelor of Business Studies
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Real life, real learning, real business

		If you are starting your business career and you want a degree then this Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is just right for you. Alternatively, you might not yet know what direction you want to take your career but know you want a degree; in this case a business degree is a good option to develop your generic skills that could be used in a wide variety of careers.

Our philosophy is that business is a practical subject and that is how we teach it so don’t be surprised when you are asked to solve problems in the real business world. There are lots of business degrees and content is often quite similar, our point of difference is that we offer a practical approach together with a supportive learning environment and lots of practical hands-on experience.

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet degree standard entry requirements. Approved bridging programmes include the New Zealand Diploma in Business or provisional entry without prerequisites for those over 20 years old.

English Language Entry Requirements

PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent) achieved within the last two years.

Entry with Credit

You may apply for Cross Credit based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications already taken. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies)  and an official statement indicating the content of the course you wish to cross credit will be required for all applications.

For information and enquiries about Cross Credit please contact [email protected].

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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