Bachelor of Business – BBus

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.

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You can study the Bachelor of Business full-time – usually over three years – or study part-time over a longer period.

If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll usually take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.

If you wish to study full-time over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. There may also be options to take some Summer School courses. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study. An Academic Adviser can help you plan your whole (full-time, three-year) qualification in advance.

We recommend you enrol for part-time study if you work for more than 12-15 hours a week, or have other commitments that will prevent you from being able to allocate at least 35-40 hours per week to your studies. This is an excellent choice for those seeking to balance study alongside work, family, and other personal commitments. You can apply your evolving theoretical and practical knowledge immediately in your workplace contexts.

Part-time study can also give you a gradual transition into academic learning, so you can adapt without feeling overwhelmed. Courses can be spread across Semester One, Semester Two and Summer School. Please contact an Academic Adviser to plan your part-time study and completion timeframe to meet your needs.

Core business courses

There are 10 core business courses. You must choose and pass at least eight of them. It is highly recommended that you take the remaining two core courses as elective courses (unless you are taking a double major with no space for electives).

The core courses are 115111, 115112, 115113, 115114, 115115, 115116, 115211, 115212, 115230 and 115340.

You must pass at least 60 credits of 100-level core courses within the first 120 credits, and at least 30 credits of 200 or 300-level core courses within the first 240 credits of study towards the degree.

Core courses cover topics across the business spectrum. They are designed to give you the fundamental foundational business skills that you will need in your career.

Typical Pattern for full-time Bachelor of Business

Year 1

You will study at least four 100-level core subjects in your first year. No matter which area of business you choose to go into for a career, these courses enable you to build transferable skills and a solid foundational understanding of how businesses work.

You will build on these fundamental skills and knowledge as you move through the second and third years of the Bachelor of Business.

Year 2

You will start your major and – if you like – a second major or a minor*. You will also complete at least two more core courses at 100 or 200-level.

*a minor or second major is compulsory for the Applied Professional Practice major.

Year 3

In your final year you will progress to advanced studies in your chosen major. You will complete any remaining core courses (200 or 300-level). Some majors also offer a capstone course which brings your business knowledge, communication and teamwork, critical thinking skills, and understanding of ethics together. You can also choose to do an internship as an elective course in this year providing you have room in your degree.

The BBus provides considerable flexibility, enabling you to take control of your own qualification within the regulations.

Fees, student loans and free fees scheme

Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.

There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.

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Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme

You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.

The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.

Current and returning Massey students can find their National Student Number in the student portal.

• Student loans (StudyLink)
• Fees Free
• Student portal

Scholarship and award opportunities

• Business Excellence Scholarship
• David Levene Foundation Bursaries
• Marcus Kitt Colliers Bursary
• Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – School Leavers
• McEwan Pacific Student Scholarship
• OneChoice Futures Grant

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.