Bachelor of Business Studies

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.

Full-time students take four 15 credit courses per semester, part-time students can take one to three courses per semester and may choose to study only part of the year.

There are two majors: management, and marketing. It is also possible to take a double major in management and marketing. Within each major there is a wide choice of courses available to meet your needs.

The programme distinguishes itself from many other business degrees by being more practically orientated with a work-based placement.

You can expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced staff.

A further advantage is readily available one-to-one advice on course selection targeted towards your career.

Management

• Management
• Human resources management
• Operations management
• Entrepreneurship/starting your own business

Marketing

• Marketing communication
• Branding
• Marketing research

Work Integrated Learning

The workplace component of the BBS degree involves:

• Activities in the majority of courses such as external speakers and site visits.
• Specific courses such as Business Planning also include extensive collaboration with local organisations.
• The capstone of the EIT BBS is the work-based business project or internship. All majors have the option of a 30 credit work integrated learning project or 45 credit business internship, subject to the Programme Coordinator’s approval.

Management Major

Typical opportunities after graduating include the areas of: human resources; operations management; or developing your own business. You will work initially in roles such as team leader, functional manager or management trainee, progressing to more senior positions with experience. A good generic option.

Marketing Major

Typical opportunities after graduating include work as: a marketing manager; sales manager; account manager or product manager and progressing to more senior positions with experience.

Further your study with a postgraduate qualification.

“EIT helped me build a great network of professionals in my chosen industry which helped me to establish myself in my field. EIT allowed me to have a real hands on approach setting me up for real success when I completed my degree.”

Gypsy Ravenwood
Owner/Director,
Gypsy does Marketing

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

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].