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Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Degree of Applied Economics requires that the candidate will meet the University admission requirements as specified.
Qualification requirements
2. Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Applied Economics shall follow a flexible programme of study which shall consist of courses totalling at least 360 credits, comprising:
(a) not more than 180 credits at the 100 level; and
(b) at least 270 credits from the Schedule to the Degree;
(c) at least 90 credits at the 300 level from the Schedule to the Degree;
and including:
(d) the core courses as specified in Schedule A for the Degree;
(e) attending Contact Workshops, block courses, field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.
Specialisations
3. The Bachelor of Applied Economics is awarded without a major.
4. Candidates may complete a minor by passing at least 60 credits for one of the Bachelor of Applied Economics minoring subjects, including:
(a) at least 45 credits above 100 level; and
(b) at least 15 credits at 300 level.
5. The requirements for each minor are set out in Schedule B for the Degree of Applied Economics.
6. Minors available in the Bachelor of Applied Economics are: Accountancy; Finance; and Valuation and Property Management.
Completion requirements
7. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees will apply.
8. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board, be awarded the Diploma in Business Studies should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
9. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Bachelor of Applied Economics
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Schedule A: Core courses (Choose 150 credits from)
Course code: 115113 Economics for Business 15 credits
The course examines the nature of the contemporary economic environment in which businesses operate, and considers how economics can aid in business decision-making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178100 Principles of Economic Policy 15 credits
The course provides students with a basic understanding of economic policy at industry, national and international levels.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178111 Quantitative Methods for Economics 15 credits
This course provides a foundation for students to develop their quantitative and analytical skills in the context of the Economics discipline.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178200 Macroeconomics 15 credits
The development and application of macroeconomic models to globally-oriented economies, and the assessment of real-world policy problems from a practical perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178201 Microeconomics 15 credits
The development and application of models of consumer optimisation, producer behaviour, and competition in markets.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178280 Regression and Predictive Analysis 15 credits
An introduction to regression and predictive analysis, using real world data to provide actionable insights that aid organisational decision-making processes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178300 Macroeconomic Policy and Applications 15 credits
This course incorporates financial markets into macroeconomic models and analyses government policies that address current macroeconomic events.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178301 Competition and Industry 15 credits
The modelling of microeconomic decision-making of competing firms in industries, with application to real-world issues.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178380 Business Forecasting 15 credits
Specification and estimation of business models for policy analysis and forecasting. Treatment of common problems encountered in real world data analysis using econometric models.
View full course detailsBusiness Communication Course (Choose at least 15 credits from)
Course code: 115111 Communication Theory and Practice 15 credits
This course identifies key theories and strategies to enhance written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication for different purposes and audiences. Students explore, discuss, critique, and practise communication for a business and global environment and recognise how world views, culture, and contexts shape communication.
View full course detailsSchedule B: Minors
Accountancy (60 credits)
Selection from
Course code: 110109 Introductory Financial Accounting 15 credits
An introduction to measurement concepts in accounting and to the preparation and presentation of financial statements and reports, including the compilation of primary financial data.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110209 Intermediate Financial Accounting 15 credits
A detailed study of financial reporting, with particular emphasis on corporate regulatory requirements, both professional and statutory.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110229 Management Accounting 15 credits
A study of cost accumulation and allocation processes used for internal routine reporting to managers for cost management and operational planning and control; internal non-routine reporting to managers for strategic and tactical decisions; inventory valuation and income determination for external reporting. Where appropriate, examples and applications in primary industries and the public sector will also be considered.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110249 Accounting Information Systems 15 credits
A study of systems for the measurement and reporting of information for internal and external decision-making, including the emerging technologies that lend support for this. The accountant’s role in the formulation, design, implementation and management of these systems, including risk management and controls will also be addressed.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110309 Advanced Financial Accounting 15 credits
A study of advanced financial accounting topics and contemporary professional and conceptual issues relevant to financial reporting.
View full course detailsCourse code: 110329 Advanced Management Accounting 15 credits
A study of advanced topics and contemporary issues in management accounting in a range of industry settings, including strategic management and performance management.
View full course detailsFinance (60 credits)
Selection from
Course code: 115114 Finance Fundamentals 15 credits
This course introduces analytical techniques for evaluating personal and business investment and financing decisions, including coverage of the context and environment in which these decisions are made.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125220 Financial Institutions and Markets 15 credits
An overview of the operation of institutions, products and markets which make up the financial system and discusses the role of governments, both domestically and internationally, in the management of our financial system.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125230 Business Finance 15 credits
The course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of financial theory and practice. In addition to valuation and capital budgeting, students will study working capital management, capital structure, the cost of capital, dividend policy and ethics in finance.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125241 Introduction to Investments 15 credits
An introduction to the fundamental and practical concepts of the investment process. Investment products, including equity, debt instruments, and derivatives are discussed as well as basic portfolio concepts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125320 International Finance 15 credits
This course provides an overview of the theories and institutional environment of international finance. Students will gain insight into exchange rate determinations and instruments available for managing financial risk in a globalised economy.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125330 Advanced Business Finance 15 credits
A study of finance theory in practice, designed to facilitate effective corporate financial decision making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125340 Investment Analysis 15 credits
The application of analytical techniques to investment decision-making.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125350 Financial Risk Management 15 credits
This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of financial risk management or hedging. Financial risk exposures can be categorised into three areas: interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and commodity price risk. The focus will be on the methods of identifying and measuring the impact of these exposures and the appropriate instruments to hedge the firm's exposures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125364 Bank Financial Management 15 credits
An application of finance and economic theory to the financial management and operation of banks globally, from a risk and regulatory perspective.
View full course detailsValuation and Property Management (60 credits)
Selection from
Course code: 127241 Property Market Principles 15 credits
A broad based introduction to property examined from both a New Zealand and international perspective. This course incorporates the use of technology in relation to all aspects of the property market.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127242 Introduction to Property Valuation 15 credits
An introduction to the principles and methods of property valuation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127245 Introduction to Property Finance and Investment 15 credits
Introduction to property investment analysis, the role of property finance and the evaluation of property financing decisions.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127341 Property Management and Development 15 credits
The application of analytical techniques to, and the appraisal of, the management and development of commercial real estate resources.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127342 Applied Property Finance and Investment 15 credits
This capstone course is an applied study of property finance and investment analysis which includes portfolio theory in relation to property.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127378 Property Economics and Planning 15 credits
A study of location theory, planning and the economic dynamics involved in the development of cities, using analysis of property space and asset class.
View full course detailsSchedule C: Elective courses
Course code: 112248 Food and Agribusiness Value Chains 15 credits
The study of the flow of food and agricultural products from the farm to the final consumer. Emphasis on successful value chain management applied to food and agribusiness. The course utilizes field trips to study local value chains.
View full course detailsCourse code: 112302 Food and Agribusiness Strategies 15 credits
Extensive use of food industry and agribusiness case studies. Emphasis is placed on strategic analysis and decision making applied to New Zealand and international agribusiness
View full course detailsCourse code: 115112 Accounting for Business 15 credits
An introduction to how accounting information is used for planning, monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.
View full course detailsCourse code: 115115 Management in Context 15 credits
This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of management and organisations in the contemporary context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 115116 Introduction to Marketing 15 credits
The course provides an understanding of the core concepts and practices of marketing.
View full course detailsCourse code: 115211 Business Law 15 credits
The course will encompass an introduction to the key elements of the law within which business operates in New Zealand from a practical perspective.
View full course detailsCourse code: 127100 Introduction to Property and Real Estate 15 credits
An introduction to the concepts and principles underlying the property market/industry in New Zealand. This course provides an overview of the regulatory, economics and evaluation framework for users and investors in property and real estate.
View full course detailsCourse code: 157151 Living and Working with Technology 15 credits
An introductory study of the roles and applications of information systems in organisations and society.
View full course detailsCourse code: 160105 Methods of Mathematics 15 credits
An introductory course designed to increase the confidence of students in handling mathematical concepts and skills. Content includes algebraic skills, functions and graphs, and an introduction to calculus.
View full course detailsCourse code: 161101 Statistics for Business 15 credits
An introduction to the presentation, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data. Topics include the construction of charts and summary statistics, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, regression, time series analysis and quality management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 161111 Applied Statistics 15 credits
Statistical literacy, the ability to understand and reason with statistics and data, is becoming increasingly important as our world becomes more and more data-rich. This course focuses on developing statistical literacy in real-world contexts. We teach students to use software (Excel and RStudio) to summarise, display and analyse data. We explore data collection techniques including sampling methods and experimental design. We introduce statistical inference methods (confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and regression) with an emphasis on communicating results in context.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178360 Sustainability, Environmental and Climate Change Economics 15 credits
A survey of environmental and climate change issues and the application of economic analysis to these issues and policies to achieve sustainable outcomes.
View full course detailsCourse code: 178370 Development Economics 15 credits
An examination of major development problems and issues, both domestic and international, from a combined economic theory, empirical and policy-oriented perspective.
View full course detailsApproved courses from any other degree offered by the University
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