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YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS Y, APPLIED ACCOUNTANC USINESS ECONOMICS, B SYSTEMS, INFORMATION S, ON, ECONOMIC COMMUNICATI LL A M S RSHIP AND ENTREPRENEU N ANCE, HUMA BUSINESS, FIN NAGEMENT, RESOURCE MA AL BUSINESS, INTERNATION , T, MARKETING MANAGEMEN D PROPERTY VALUATION AN T MANAGEMEN CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEGREES BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES Accountancy Business Information Systems 10 Communication 12 Economics 13 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 15 Finance 17 Human Resource Management 18 International Business 20 Management 21 Marketing 23 Valuation and Property Management 25 CONJOINT DEGREES 28 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY in ation contained gs rin fe of e th is indicative of is Th s ar this publication ye nt ue and subseq 13 20 in ess, e pr bl to la avai e of going rrect at the tim co able is n on io as at re l rm al info While ect to change are es m m og pr but may be subj d ensure liste to e ad sity m er iv be ill Un efforts w date, the lations are up to d gu ho re et d m an or t d re offe e conten ht to change th n or tio ca ifi al qu reserves the rig y an or to withdraw ents of presentation, tions on enrolm ita lim se po im or f, eo er is th th part ances require should circumst e inform Please note: Th 31 BACHELOR OF APPLIED ECONOMICS OTHER COURSES 33 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES 35 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES 37 CONTACTING MASSEY FOR MORE INFORMATION YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MASSEY IS YOUR GATEWAY TO A FUTURE IN BUSINESS THINKING OF STUDYING BUSINESS? At Massey University we’re in the business of shaping future leaders and transforming the way the business world works We offer our students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills they’ll need to excel in any area of business Starting out in university study for the first time is an exciting and stimulating experience But it can also be intimidating as you begin your academic journey by enrolling in an undergraduate, or ‘first’, degree Massey’s College of Business strives to create a stimulating learning and research environment to enrich our students, our partners in the community, and our people We hold a global and multi-cultural perspective and work closely alongside students supporting their studies, so they’ll graduate with just the right mix of practical and theoretical skills – well-equipped to add real value to any domestic or international enterprise QUALIFICATIONS THAT’LL WORK FOR YOU At the forefront of defining New Zealand’s place on the global business stage, Massey’s College of Business has a proud history of research and teaching aimed at growing New Zealand’s economy from the ground up And with some of the longest-running programmes in the country, our College is the largest of its kind in New Zealand We aim high to prepare our students for a future in business with a practical, professional and innovative approach JOIN US! You won’t look back! HOW DO I GET STARTED? An undergraduate degree from Massey’s College of Business takes three years to complete – if you study full time from February through November each year, passing every course you enrol in Admission requirements for undergraduate degrees can be found at: http://enrol.massey.ac.nz IS MASSEY THE ONE? Yes but of course we’d say that! More people have opted to study at the Massey College of Business than any other business school in New Zealand We offer top-ranking programmes giving students more choice, more flexibility and better career prospects – all delivered across a multicampus environment including distance-learning options WHAT CAN I STUDY? Massey’s College of Business flagship Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) – with its foundation of core business courses and wide choice of subjects – is designed to give you a head-start for a future in business Alternatively, you can choose a specialised degree, a conjoint degree (Business and Arts or Business and Science) or perhaps a shorter one-year Certificate programme in general or specific business areas Whatever you’re after, we have a programme for you KEEP READING TO FIND OUT MORE YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES BBS AFTER STUDYING FOR A BBS YOU’LL GRADUATE WITH A BASE OF BROAD BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE COMBINED WITH SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE OF A PARTICULAR AREA WITHIN BUSINESS – CHOSEN BY YOU DURATION R -TIME STUDY O YEARS OF FULL RT-TIME EQUIVALENT PA AVAILABLE GTON, WATŪ, WELLIN ALBANY, MANA ARNING VIA DISTANCE LE YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS A BBS will put you on the path to a promising career by teaching you to think clearly, critically, and analytically, along with the ability to conceptualise ideas and relate them to real-life business situations The BBS will give you portable skills of transferable value, across many business situations, both in New Zealand and internationally DEGREES PROGRAMME INFORMATION Our Bachelor of Business Studies is designed to give you the leadership abilities and skills you’ll need to change a business for the better With your BBS, you’ll be ready for any challenge the business world has to offer you Through your studies you can grow your abilities in a range of areas, including: { Self-directed and independent learning Innovative thinking Effective communication, with an emphasis on goodquality English skills More than any other business degree, the BBS equips you with the flexible and highly portable skills employers are looking for Within six months of graduation, up to 85 per cent of BBS graduates are employed in their choice of business career, in New Zealand or overseas With a BBS you can join the world of business in a variety of dynamic roles, including: { Management accountant or financial accountant Business, systems or information analyst Confidence with finding and using the latest knowledge to grow a business Public relations or communications manager, or media consultant Skills in multi-cultural and international business environments Ethical and culturally sensitive professionalism Economist, economic statistician, business/policy/ risk analyst, economic forecaster, financial advisor or consultant Specialisation in at least one area of business expertise Small business manager, new venture initiator, or project manager Well-versed in the business fundamentals, ie accounting, commercial law, economics, finance, and information systems Financial analyst, investment banking analyst, share broker, or financial consultant QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The Bachelor of Business Studies provides considerable flexibility, encouraging you to take control of your own programme within the regulations The BBS requires you to pass 360 credits, which must include: { CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Eight core papers (120 credits) that together give you a solid foundation in business At least one major comprising of 90 credits, including at least 45 credits at 300-level Sufficient elective papers to bring your total credits up to 360 (including at least 30 credits from outside the College of Business, and from the required number of 100-level and 300-level papers) You may include one or two minors from subjects in the BBS or from any other undergraduate degree within the University for which recognised minors are specified Note: You can include one or two minors from BBS subjects, or from a number of other undergraduate degrees offered at Massey If you complete a minor from outside the College of Business, the BBS requirement of 30 credits from outside the College is also satisfied 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 PLANNING YOUR DEGREE Completing the minimum 360 credits needed for the BBS will normally take you three years of full-time study You can also study part-time over a longer period If you’re not sure what you want your major to be, or you want to keep your options open, you should include the eight core 100-level papers That way you’ll have plenty of choice later on During the year you can discuss all aspects of your advanced studies and degree completion with experienced College of Business staff and senior students The BBS core papers are: 115.101 115.102 115.103 115.104 115.105 115.106 115.107 115.108 Statistics for Business Accounting Legal and Social Environment of Business Principles of Marketing Fundamentals of Finance Economics Management Information Systems Organisations and Management YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS MAJOR SUBJECTS GRADUATE DIPLOMA OPTION The Massey BBS gives you the freedom to choose one or two majors from 12 different subject areas, opening up career opportunities in almost any area of enterprise You can study at the same time for a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies This can be an alternative to taking a double major in the BBS The Graduate Diploma requires 120 credits at 200-level and 300-level, with no more than 60 credits at 200-level You can cross-credit up to 45 approved 200-level credits from a completed Massey BBS to a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies In this way it’s possible to complete the two qualifications with a minimum of 435 credits The majors available within the BBS are: { Accountancy Business Information Systems Communication Economics Entrepreneurship and Small Business Finance Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing Sport Business Management Valuation and Property Management Requirements for each major are shown under the relevant headings in this handbook DOUBLE MAJOR OPTION If you choose to complete your BBS with a double major you can include fewer elective credits in you degree – a second major replaces 90 credits worth of electives With the core papers (120 credits) plus two majors (180 credits) you’ll still have 60 credits of elective papers that must include 30 credits from papers offered by Schools or Departments outside the College of Business You can use all 60 credits and include a minor from outside the College of Business in your BBS (see minor option below) MINOR OPTION Alongside completing one or two BBS majors you can also include one or two minors in your degree A minor can be selected from inside or outside the BBS or College of Business BBS minors require you to complete a minimum of 60 credits These must include at least 45 credits above 100-level and at least 15 credits at 300-level from a subject area offered as a BBS major You could also include a minor from any undergraduate Massey degree where recognised minors are specified If you decide on a minor from outside the College of Business you should look at the regulations of the home degree to make sure it’s the right choice for you YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS This information is a guide only To find out more, visit: http://study.massey.ac.nz/ DEGREES THE TYPICAL STRUCTURE OF A BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES Year One Year Two Year Three 115.101 Statistics for Business Major Paper 200-level Major Paper 300-level 115.102 Accounting Major Paper 200-level Major Paper 300-level 115.103 Legal and Social Environment of Business Major Paper 200-level Major Paper 300-level 115.104 Principles of Marketing Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ Business Elective Paper 300-level*^ 115.105 Fundamentals of Finance Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ Business Elective Paper 300-level*^ 115.106 Economics Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ 115.107 Management Information Systems Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level^ 115.108 Organisations and Management Elective Paper 200 or 300-level^ Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level^ Most papers are 15 credits each { Core papers – 120 credits { Major papers – 90 credits { Elective papers – 150 credits with no more than 60 credits at 100-level and at least 30 credits at 300* level from Parts II and III of the Schedule for the BBS Degree of the College of Business At least 30 credits from papers offered outside the College of Business # Year One could alternatively include elective papers * Some majors have papers (60 credits) at 300-level In these cases at least 15 credits of elective 300-level papers are required ^ Second major and/or minor possibilities FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS DURATION S FULL-TIME OR AR YE RT-TIME EQUIVALENT PA ACCOUNTANCY BBS AVAILABLE ATŪ, ALBANY, MANAW DI A STANCE WELLINGTON, VI LEARNING ACCOUNTING ISN’T JUST ABOUT BEAN COUNTING IT’S THE ‘BOTTOM-LINE’ LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS BUT THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IS UNDERGOING RADICAL CHANGE, AND ACCOUNTANCY IS RIGHT THERE BY ITS SIDE Modern accountancy has evolved beyond number crunching and tax returns Today, accountants are increasingly adopting a business perspective and providing their services everywhere from small-tomedium business environments to multi-national corporations QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW An Accountancy BBS combines accounting and nonaccounting electives (with some requiring core accounting papers) If you’re keen on a professional accounting career just visit the College of Business section on the Massey website to see which papers you should include in your degree The programme provides a vehicle for you to develop your knowledge of identifying and communicating information important to today’s organisations It will help you make informed financial and non-financial judgements from available resources Alongside essential accounting skills, you will develop inter-personal, computer and business communication WHERE DO I START? To begin your degree, your focus should be on completing the BBS core papers You’ll also need to include 110.109 Introducing Financial Accounting and 115.102 Accounting in your first year of study The 110.109 paper is needed to gain entry to most 200-level accountancy papers These additional papers will mean leaving one of the eight core papers until Summer School, or your second year of study YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Your major in Accountancy will mainly prepare you for a career in business Our graduates have also found work in education, the corporate or public sector, or as a consultant providing business or tax advisory services This major can also lead to a career in general management An Accountancy BBS is flexible and gives you the opportunity to concentrate on a particular area of accountancy The career options are numerous, depending on the combination of papers you choose to take Many of our graduates start their careers in an accounting function but later move into other areas, taking with them the skills of financial and non-financial performance evaluation so important for senior executives Your BBS with an Accountancy major will also satisfy some, or all, of the required papers for admission to a professional body You should plan your study and include a number of papers that are not specifically required in the BBS (Accountancy) degree If you’d like more information on this route to NZICA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA membership, please contact the School of Accountancy You should seek advice early in your degree programme to ensure you include the appropriate papers as electives in your BBS DEGREES DURATION Y FULL-TIME STUD OF S YEAR E IM -T RT PA OR EQUIVALENT AVAILABLE ATŪ, ALBANY, MANAW STANCE DI A VI N, TO WELLING LEARNING BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS BBS WHEN YOU SURF THE INTERNET, YOU’RE ACCESSING THE LARGEST NETWORK OF INFORMATION IN THE WORLD BUT THE WEB IS JUST ONE OF MANY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Most of the technology that makes the Internet work only really came to fruition around 1991 A couple of decades on, the Internet has found its way into millions of homes, businesses, cafes, and even street corners The challenge is keeping up with and making the best use of the ever-changing landscape that incorporates business information systems QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW Business information systems professionals are creative people working at the cutting edge of innovation Your studies will teach you what types of information you’ll need to this job, how you’ll need it presented and why you’ll need it at all We’ll also teach you team skills by asking you to work in teams to complete some problems This is the way information systems operate in businesses and other organisations You’ll learn about e-commerce, the impacts information systems have on organisations, and the specialised management skills that relate to information technology and systems Our programme brings together human and organisational aspects of computer-based information systems This is in contrast to computer science and information technology that stress the underlying technologies You could choose to study Business Information Systems together with other areas such as accountancy, finance, geography, planning, computer science, information technology, management or statistics We encourage you to study Business Information Systems along with another specialisation either as a second major or a minor If you enjoy economics, history or music, or mathematics with statistics, then you’ll have already developed some of the broad analytical skills you’ll use in Business Information Systems Much of information systems is about working with people, so strong communication skills are important And, of course, some hands-on experience with computers for information gathering, data analysis or programming will give you a boost with your Business Information Systems studies CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As the pace of everyday life accelerates and businesses and cultures reach out across the globe, fast, appropriate and reliable systems for storing and accessing information become more important This is especially true when an edge on the competition is paramount Knowing the potential of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can give you a rewarding and successful career It can also mean organisations reach their goals and a higher quality of life There is demand for people with business information systems skills, both in New Zealand and overseas The skills you learn at Massey and the qualification you’ll receive are recognised throughout the world WHERE DO I START? To begin your degree, you should focus on completing the eight core papers of the BBS: 115.101 Statistics for Business 115.102 Accounting 115.103 Legal and Social Environment of Business 115.104 Principles of Marketing 115.105 Fundamentals of Finance 115.106 Economics 115.107 Management Information Systems 115.108 Organisations and Management FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS DEGREES VALUATION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BBS DURATION -TIME STUDY OR YEARS OF FULL RT-TIME EQUIVALENT PA AVAILABLE ATŪ, VIA NY ALBA , MANAW NG NI AR LE DISTANCE THE AIM OF THE VALUATION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BBS IS TO PRODUCE GRADUATES WITH THE RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN THE VALUATION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES The Property Studies Group offers the Valuation and Property Management major at both the Manawatū and Albany campuses QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW FOR MORE INFORMATION Our programme gives you a lot of opportunities to specialise while preparing you for an interesting and rewarding career in a variety of property positions Our focus is not simply on employment or an introduction to a profession – it’s also designed to give you a broad basis on which to contribute to society Your Valuation and Property Management major will give you: Phone: Text: Email: Website: { Strong introductions to a wide range of professional skills 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz NIGEL FENWICK Higher standards in ethics and professionalism Openings for new areas of interest and growth REGISTERED VALUER, ROLLE VALUATIONS Opportunities for leadership roles in business “My Valuation and Property Management major, computer skills and good understanding of property theories secured my employment with Rolle Valuations in Wellington Incentive for further research Avenues for communication within the profession A bridge between education and employment A great supplement to your studies is our field trip programme You’ll visit a wide range of properties owned, occupied or operated by individuals or organisations This is an important addition to your study of property management, valuation and investment We will arrange business and professional contacts for you during studies This will expose you to operating procedures, research facilities and employment opportunities Practical assignments are organised to provide you with the appropriate professional skills They also give you an essential link between theory and practice My job involves a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial valuations I travel throughout the country undertaking mainly insurance valuation The most exciting thing about the position is that I don’t get stuck behind a desk all day I get to go out and enjoy the sunshine and have a look at interesting properties I would recommend a Property major to those who are looking for a challenging and hands-on learning experience.” You can meet the requirements for accreditation by the Valuers Registration Board by including specific papers as electives Consult the School of Economics and Finance to see which papers you should include in your degree YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 23 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There are two professional organisations our Valuation and Property Management graduates are likely to join These are the Property Institute of New Zealand and the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Each body is closely involved with the development of the Massey courses, and encourages you to get involved in the affairs of the local branch and upon graduation, to become a member Here are some of the exciting areas of employment our graduates can move into: PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Property development involves planning the purchase, development and sale of new or existing properties including residential subdivisions, construction of office buildings, establishment of industrial parks, and refurbishment of existing buildings Commercial and industrial enterprises which use, occupy, or own all types of property PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Property management is a generalist profession, which offers career options and opportunities in a variety of occupations Property management involves the day-to-day management of commercial property including office buildings, retail outlets, industrial properties, and apartments It includes management of the building and the facilities within the building VALUATION Valuations are required as the basis for a wide variety of real estate decisions including those concerned with the buying and selling of property, advancing money on the security of a property, rental assessments, subdivision of property interests, compensation for public acquisitions, the assessment of local authority rates and other forms of taxation The bulk of the valuation work in New Zealand is generated by the requirements of lending institutions, local authorities, rental assessments, insurance valuations and asset valuations for company accounts 24 YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS { Private practice firms involved in property and development consultancy, project management and co-ordination, and property management Valuation firms Life offices, insurance companies, finance houses, banks, and mutual and superannuation funds which are heavily involved in property investment, financing and ownership Government organisations involved in property and development consultancy, project management and co-ordination, and property management Local and regional authorities, universities, medical facilities Regional shopping centre, supermarket and chain store developers and operators Development and construction companies Real estate firms DEGREES CONJOINT DEGREES Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Studies (BA/BBS) Bachelor of Business Studies/ Bachelor of Science (BBS/BSc) MORE AND MORE NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYERS ARE SEEKING GRADUATES WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS ALONGSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF EITHER AN ARTS OR SCIENCE DISCIPLINE DURATION IME STUDY OR YEARS FULL-T RT-TIME EQUIVALENT PA AVAILABLE NCE WATŪ, VIA DISTA ALBANY, MANA LEARNING Massey’s College of Business recognises this and offers two conjoint degrees: the Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Business Studies and the Bachelor of Business Studies/Bachelor of Science These conjoint degrees meet the needs of employers and students looking for a combination of knowledge and skills to pursue a career and make a contribution to the business world with either an arts or science twist, within New Zealand and beyond YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 25 QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The BA/BBS and the BBS/BSc conjoint degree qualifications allow you to graduate with both degrees at the end of four years of full-time study You must study for both degrees concurrently This means taking at least one paper from each degree each year To remain in the qualification, you must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0 (equivalent to a B- grade) each year PLANNING YOUR DEGREE To begin your conjoint degrees you should enrol for a total of eight papers (120 credits), including the 100-level papers required for the BBS and BA or BSc subjects you want to study at 200-level Generally you should take at least three papers from either the BA or BSc component (as appropriate) and at least four papers from the BBS component In your second year of full-time study you will need to take nine papers By the end of that year you should have passed at least 255 credits, including all the compulsory core business papers of the BBS, at least 60 credits from 100-level BA or BSc papers and some 200-level papers In your third year you will normally take a combination of 200-level and 300-level papers, which will allow you to complete your 300-level requirements in your fourth year You should normally choose about half your credits for each year from each component DEGREE STRUCTURE { You will need to pass at least 510 credits, made up of at least 255 credits from the BBS schedule (the BBS component) and at least 255 credits from the BA or BSc schedule (the BA or BSc component) { For the BBS component you will need to complete the eight core papers and the majoring requirements of at least one subject You may include no more than 135 credits at 100-level and at least 60 credits at 300-level in your BBS component { 26 For the BA component you will need to complete the majoring requirements of at least one subject (Business Psychology is not available as a major in the conjoint programme) { For the BSc component you will need to include at least four subjects in the BSc Schedule (see the ‘Your Guide to Sciences’ book) { You must include an approved communication paper in the BA and BSc components of the conjoint degrees YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Employment opportunities are going from strength to strength for students who have developed capacities in enquiry, analysis and communication, as well as an understanding of human behaviour, society and the environment By combining a BA or BSc with a BBS, you’ll enhance your competitive edge in the job market You’ll have the knowledge and astuteness necessary for success in business, management, marketing, finance and economics This will be coupled with a deep understanding of science and people, and the wider national and international communities in which they live MAJORING SUBJECTS BACHELOR OF ARTS Chinese, Classical Studies, Defence Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Māori Studies, Mathematics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES Accountancy, Business Information Systems, Communication, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Sport Business Management, Valuation and Property Management BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Agricultural Science, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Genetics, Geography, Human Nutrition, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nanoscience, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Psychology, Statistics, Zoology PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Application to the College of Business is required before you can enrol for the conjoint degree BA/BBS or BBS/BSc To enter one of these programmes for your first year of study you will need a high standard of achievement in NCEA Level (or Cambridge International Examinations, or International Baccalaureate) From NCEA you will need to have obtained at least 100 credits from approved subjects at NCEA level with half of the credits at Merit or Excellence If you have taken papers from both the BA and BBS degrees in your first year of study, and have passed at least 120 credits, and obtained a Grade Point Average of at least 4.0 (equivalent to B-), you will normally be allowed to enter the BA/BBS Conjoint Degree programme in your second year of study DEGREES SARAH-JANE FISHER LOGAN BEAUMONT CATEGORY MARKETING EXECUTIVE, ADIDAS NZ BUSINESS ANALYST, RETAIL DEALER TEAM, BP NEW ZEALAND Sarah-Jane studied at Massey’s Albany Campus, graduating with a Conjoint Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Psychology and Marketing “I was wanting to something that would give me the competitive advantage in the workplace, I would look around in lectures at all the students completing a BA or BBS and I thought, ‘why not two?’ I currently work in the marketing department at Adidas NZ in my role as category marketing executive – specifically I look after all the brand and trade elements of Adidas by Stella McCartney, Adidas Women’s Training, Football and TechFit I am responsible for the go to market plans for my four categories – this includes the brand plan components and also the trade plan Logan graduated in the Conjoint BBS/BSc majoring in Marketing and Psychology at the Manawatū Campus He now works for BP, having being accepted into their two-year graduate programme, co-ordinating their dealer network, “It’s a worldwide company which offers a number of exciting roles and each day involves something different I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to study or where I wanted to go, but after sampling the different opportunities I decided on a course of study that I found interesting The standout thing about Massey were the interesting papers offered and the excellent and helpful staff.” I entered university unsure of what I really wanted to with my career, my expectation was that the university would help me decide, the way the programmes are set up means students are exposed to a wide range of disciplines that really give you a taste for what you want to do.” FOR MORE INFORMATION Sarah-Jane says she appreciated “the personal approach that the university takes, I never felt like a number – every member of the staff took the time to ensure that what I was doing was the right thing for me I spent copious numbers of hours with the student liaison officers and heads of my departments making sure I was on the right path of study” Phone: Fax: E-mail: BUSINESS CONTACT Academic Services Manager Manawatū Campus 06 356 9099 ext 82151 06 350 5608 A.E.Weir@massey.ac.nz ARTS CONTACT Academic Services Manager Manawatū Campus Phone: Fax: E-mail: 06 356 9099 ext 5256 06 350 5686 T.J.Barker@massey.ac.nz SCIENCES CONTACT BSc Programme Administrator Manawatū Campus Phone: Fax: E-mail: 06 350 4800 06 350 5620 science@massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 27 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY BAcc DURATION R -TIME STUDY O YEARS OF FULL RT-TIME EQUIVALENT PA AVAILABLE GTON, WATŪ, WELLIN ALBANY, MANA LEARNING VIA DISTANCE 28 YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS FANCY BEING AN ACCOUNTANT? THIS SPECIALIST DEGREE WILL EQUIP YOU FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN ANY SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY YOU’LL ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS TO ANALYSE ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW BEST TO COMMUNICATE AND USE FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS DECISIONS The BAcc degree includes a solid foundation in Accounting with compulsory papers, as well as providing an opportunity to choose papers from associated and unrelated areas to complete your degree DEGREES QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW All BAcc papers are worth 15 credits each and full-time students usually take papers to the value of 120 credits each year (60 credits per semester) Every Bachelor of Accountancy course of study includes the following: COMPULSORY PAPERS Papers in Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Statistics are specified You can choose one of two named papers in Business Communication and one of two named papers in Marketing ELECTIVE PAPERS { Accounting papers (selected from a defined list) to the value of at least 60 credits at the 300-level A business paper from a defined range of disciplines at the 200-level or 300-level CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The BAcc programme will give you a solid foundation in accounting and finance rounded out with the all-important inter-personal, computer and business communication skills critical for success in our 21st Century business environment It is a specialised degree that leads you to an accountancy career and membership of one of the professional accounting organisations There are more employment and career opportunities in accounting than there are in many other areas of study because the management of financial information underpins all business activity With a Massey BAcc to your name, you’ll be equipped for a diverse range of accountancy and financial roles in almost any industry, including: { Business – financial accounting, management accounting, or financial management WHERE TO START? Focus on the 100-level papers listed in the table below, under the column ‘year one’ Plan to include paper 110.109 Introducing Financial Accounting as well as 115.102 Accounting in your first year of study You will need 110.109 to gain entry to most of the 200-level accountancy papers in your second year Chartered accounting firms – audit, tax, business services, or consulting Finance, banking and public sectors Our recent graduates have been employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst and Young – these are known as the ‘Big Four’ international accounting and consulting firms Our graduates have also found jobs with Fonterra, Toyota (NZ), New Zealand Post (Business and Industry) and BNZ Bank (Finance), as well as Mid-Central Health and Audit New Zealand (public sector) You’ll also have the option to boost your career with a professional accounting qualification Your BAcc will allow you to join international professional bodies once you’ve completed their various requirements such as a fourth year of tertiary education, professional examinations and work experience programmes Professional bodies include: { The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) representing over 30,000 members in New Zealand and more than 90 other countries Check out: http://www.nzica.com/ CPA Australia – the largest professional accounting body in Australia with membership around the globe: http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/ The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) A Chartered Management Accountant is considered to be the premier management accounting qualification you can attain globally: http://www.cimaglobal.com/ The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA global) Their professional qualification is recognised internationally: http://www.accaglobal.com/ YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 29 THE TYPICAL STRUCTURE OF A BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY DEGREE Year One Year Two Year Three 115.101 Statistics for Business 110.209 Intermediate Financial Accounting 110.303 Integrative Accounting 115.102 Accounting 110.229 Management Accounting 300-level Accounting/Elective (Note 1) 115.103 Legal and Social Environment of Business 110.249 Accounting Information Systems 300-level Accounting/Elective (Note 1) 115.105 Fundamentals of Finance 110.279 Auditing 300-level Accounting/Elective (Note 1) 115.106 Economics 110.289 Taxation 300-level Accounting/Finance Elective (Note 1) 115.107 Management Information Systems 125.230 Business Finance Communication (Note 2) 115.108 Organisations and Management 155.203 Law of Business Organisation Marketing (Note 3) 110.109 Introductory Financial Accounting 155.210 Commercial Law 200 or 300-level Business Elective (Note 4) Notes: Chosen from 110.309; 110.329; 110.349; 10.379; 110.389; 125.320 or 125.330; including 30 credits (two papers) from 110.309; 110.329; 110.379 Either 219.202 or 219.203 Either 156.200 or 156.231 Chosen from 200 or 300-level with a prefix selected from 114, 125, 127, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 178, 219 FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 30 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS DEGREES BACHELOR OF APPLIED ECONOMICS BApplEcon APPLIED ECONOMICS IS ECONOMICS IN ACTION, ON THE GROUND, AT THE COAL FACE CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL THIS INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING AND SOCIALLY RELEVANT DEGREE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR AN EXCITING FUTURE DURATION E ARS OF FULL-TIM YE TO T N LE A EQUIV STUDY AVAILABLE NCE ATŪ, VIA DISTA W A N A M Y, N A ALB LEARNING The BApplEcon is a prestigious and practical economics degree focusing on economic analysis and policy-making within the New Zealand economy and internationally YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 31 QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The Bachelor of Applied Economics degree is a prestigious, rigorous and quantitative economics qualification It is based on a solid foundation of compulsory papers, and gives you the flexibility to focus on a particular area or include a broad range of interests You’ll be challenged to grow and perform at a high level, and be rewarded with a top-quality education and access to many of the best career opportunities in New Zealand and internationally PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The structure of the BApplEcon was recently revised and you must now complete 360 credits with no more than 180 credits at 100-level and at least 90 credits at 300-level You must also include at least 270 credits from the degree schedule for the Bachelor of Applied Economics Included in the degree requirements are compulsory papers in Economics (90 credits), compulsory numeracy papers (60 credits) and one paper (15 credits), from a choice of two, in Business Communication You can also include a minor In Accountancy, Finance, or Valuation and Property Management in the BApplEcon Your minors are recorded on your transcript and show that you have completed a secondary area of study in your degree WHERE DO I START? It’s important to make sure you complete the two 100-level economics papers 115.106 and 178.100 at the beginning of your studies as they are prerequisites for the more advanced Economics papers If you’re going to complete a minor you should also consider including any 100-level paper that may be required for that minor in your first year, for example 115.102, 110.109 (for an Accountancy minor) or 115.105 (for a Finance minor) If this is not the case the two compulsory 100-level numeracy papers, the Business Communication paper and three elective papers could make up the rest of your first 120 credits of study FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 32 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES If you’d like to graduate and step directly into the role of a professional economist, this is the degree to choose This is also the best option if you plan to undertake postgraduate studies in Economics Recent graduates of our Applied Economics programme have found employment with several government ministries, including Treasury and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and with major corporations such as ANZ and Telecom Economists are highly sought after by the private and public sector, large and small firms, large international agencies, schools and universities, economic policy makers and social organisations With a BApplEcon you can join the world of business in a variety of roles: { Business Analyst, Economic Consultant, Energy Research Officer, Environmental Economist, Financial Policy Advisor, Graduate Economist, Health Economist, International Economist, Institution Development Coordinator, Lecturer in Economics, Microeconomic Analyst, Policy Analyst, Trainee Dealer OTHER COURSES DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES DipBusStuds IF YOU WANT A FORMAL UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATION BUT DON’T WANT TO UNDERTAKE A FULL DEGREE PROGRAMME, THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES MIGHT BE RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY DURATION -TIME YEAR OF FULL EQUIVALENT TO STUDY AVAILABLE GTON, WATŪ, WELLIN ALBANY, MANA ARNING VIA DISTANCE LE This qualification is ideal for students wanting to pursue an interest in a particular subject area It can also be used as a stepping-stone to study toward a full degree You must meet the normal university entrance requirements in order to enrol for this Diploma YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 33 QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The Diploma in Business Studies programme is available at Massey University’s Manawatū, Albany and Wellington campuses Papers can also be taken internally or through distance learning The programme allows you to combine at least 90 credits from the BBS degree schedule with up to 30 credits from schedules for other undergraduate degree programmes at Massey In this way you can pursue your particular areas of interest from both inside and outside the College of Business You may also want to add breadth to your business studies by including liberal arts papers PROGRAMME STRUCTURE To complete your Diploma in Business Studies you must pass at least 120 credits with at least 45 of those credits at 200-level or higher If you take at least 45 credits at 200-level or above from a single major subject in the Bachelor of Business Studies, the Diploma will be awarded with an endorsement in that subject area If you’re using the Diploma as a stepping-stone to study for a degree, you may be awarded the Diploma and crosscredit up to 45 credits towards an undergraduate degree at Massey To this you must make sure the papers comply with the regulations of the degree in question Alternatively, if the Diploma has been awarded, you can surrender your Diploma in Business Studies and transfer to the degree the total 120 credits This is provided the papers that make up the 120 credits comply with the regulations of the degree in question If the decision to continue your study is made after the Diploma has been completed but before it has been awarded, the total 120 credits can simply be transferred to the degree, provided the papers making up the 120 credits comply with the degree regulations FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 34 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS OTHER COURSES CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES CertBusStuds DURATION OF ONE SEMESTER EQUIVALENT TO DY FULL-TIME STU AVAILABLE N, VIA ATŪ, WELLINGTO W A N A M Y, N A ALB NING DISTANCE LEAR IF YOU WANT A FORMAL UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATION BUT DON’T WANT TO UNDERTAKE A DIPLOMA OR FULL DEGREE PROGRAMME, THE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES MIGHT BE JUST WHAT YOU’RE AFTER This qualification is ideal for students wanting to pursue an interest in a particular subject area and also suits those who want to study for personal interest It can also be used as a stepping-stone to study toward a Diploma or full degree You must meet the normal university entrance requirements in order to enrol for this Certificate YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 35 QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The Certificate in Business Studies programme is available at Massey University’s Manawatū, Albany and Wellington campuses Papers can also be taken internally or through distance learning The programme allows you to complete 60 credits in an area of interest or to exit from incomplete higher qualifications with a Certificate PROGRAMME STRUCTURE To be awarded the Certificate in Business Studies you must complete 60 credits at 100-level or above including at least 45 credits from the BBS degree schedule The remaining 15 credits may be taken from a schedule for any undergraduate degree offered at Massey Students who are using the Certificate as a stepping-stone to study for a Diploma or degree may be awarded the Certificate and cross-credit 15 credits towards a higher qualification This is provided the 15 credits comply with the regulations of the higher qualification Alternatively, if you surrender an awarded Certificate in Business Studies you can transfer the total 60 credits to the higher qualification, provided the papers making up the 60 credits comply with the regulations of the higher qualification in question If the decision to continue your study is made after the Certificate has been completed but before it has been awarded, the total 60 credits can simply be transferred to a higher qualification To this the papers making up the 60 credits must comply with the regulations of the higher qualification FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: Text: Email: Website: 36 0800 MASSEY 5222 contact@massey.ac.nz study.massey.ac.nz YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS CONTACTING MASSEY FOR MORE INFORMATION MORE INFORMATION THE MASSEY UNIVERSITY WEBSITE The Massey University website is full of useful information covering everything you need to know – from what each campus has to offer, their departments and programmes, scholarships, events, accommodation and plenty more And don’t forget to bookmark the Massey site – it’s constantly being updated with the latest information ENGINE OF 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Asia-Pacific business environment and its impact on Australasian business organisations Massey’s International Business programme, part of New Zealand’s largest business school, benefits from being located within a business management teaching environment and is closely linked to other discipline areas such as management, small business and entrepreneurship, human resource management, economics, finance, information. .. backgrounds students bring to their learning, and we encourage you to share your knowledge and experience While you’re expected to take responsibility for your own learning, staff are all very supportive and always there to help 10 YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS 115.101 115.102 115.103 115.104 115.105 115.106 115.107 115.108 Statistics for Business Accounting Legal and Social Environment of Business Principles... GTON, WATŪ, WELLIN ALBANY, MANA LEARNING VIA DISTANCE 28 YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS FANCY BEING AN ACCOUNTANT? THIS SPECIALIST DEGREE WILL EQUIP YOU FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN ANY SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY YOU’LL ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS TO ANALYSE ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW BEST TO COMMUNICATE AND USE FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS. .. sustained and substantial growth in the number of small enterprises contributing to our economy QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW WHERE DO I START? An Entrepreneurship and Small Business BBS from Massey will provide a thorough understanding of this innovative business sector and equip you with the skills to be a part of it To begin your degree you should focus on completing the eight core papers of the BBS: Small business. .. 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OF APPLIED ECONOMICS OTHER COURSES 33 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES 35 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES 37 CONTACTING MASSEY FOR MORE INFORMATION YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS. .. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES Accountancy, Business Information Systems, Communication, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, ... START? An Entrepreneurship and Small Business BBS from Massey will provide a thorough understanding of this innovative business sector and equip you with the skills to be a part of it To begin your