Conjoint: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology)

There is no business without a human dimension. Graduates who are trained in the understanding of human psychology as well as business, will be superbly equipped for a range of exciting careers. Career opportunities could include advertising, human resources and employment relations, management and leadership, and sales. The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) conjoint programme is designed to equip students with skills in business and psychology, in as little as four and a half years. You will develop a sound understanding of core business disciplines and how they impact on each other, as well as knowledge of psychological research and theory.

Students admitted to the BBus/BHSc must meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act requirements and police clearance

From school

• University Entrance (NCEA, CIE or IB), and: – NCEA: Level 3 with merit or equivalent – Applicants must meet the requirements for entry set by each of the degrees.

From previous tertiary education study

• Where a student is applying on completion of the first year of study in one of the degrees, they must have an average grade of B or better in their first year papers.

Selection criteria

• Interview may be required

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally.