Explore our range of programmesUndergraduate programmes Bachelor of Business and Information Management BBIM 3 years’ fulltime study Bachelor of Commerce BCom 3 years’ fulltime study Fe
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Business School
Undergraduate Prospectus
2013
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of Auckland Business School offers a number of outstanding
undergraduate degree programmes
We look forward to assisting you in choosing the degree or conjoint
degrees combination that will best launch your future career
I am sure your experience at our Business School will be a rich one,
intellectually and socially, and will prepare you for an outstanding
global career
PROFESSOR GREGORY WHITTRED BCom(Hons) Qld, MEc Syd., PhD UNSW, FCA, FCPA Dean, The University of Auckland Business School
Why study with us?
Competitive admission
We have the highest entry standards for Business and Economics
in New Zealand, which means you will be studying with the best
A choice of programmes
Our range of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programmes
is designed to meet your needs at different stages in your career
Flexibility – double majors
A double major, combining two specialist fields of study, will enhance
your career prospects
Breadth – conjoint degrees
You can combine specialist fields across two faculties, eg, Business with
Science or Business with Law
Modern facilities
Modern teaching technology and computing facilities will prepare you
for the rapid rate of change in today’s business world
World-class teaching and research
Benefit from interaction with academic staff with prestigious
qualifications from around the world
Outstanding career opportunities The Business School ASB Careers Centre offers a range of services to assist you with your career planning
Student development
We offer you exciting and challenging opportunities for personal development through a host of extracurricular activities and clubs International recognition
The three leading international accreditations held by the Business School are your assurance of the highest academic standards and offer global credibility and recognition
AACSB International AACSB International is the largest global community of business schools and corporations dedicated to enhancing management education
It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide
EQUIS EQUIS is the leading international system
of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions
in management and business administration
AMBA AMBA is an international brand recognised as the quality mark for the MBA and its awarding institution
Welcome to the Business School
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The Bachelor of Business and
Information Management (BBIM)
The Bachelor of Business and Information Management will provide
you with an integrated expertise in information management and a
functional business discipline, and position you for new and emerging
career opportunities, or for postgraduate study
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
The Bachelor of Commerce is a broad-based and flexible business degree
The wide choice of majors will prepare you for a variety of employment
opportunities in business or provide a basis for postgraduate study
The Bachelor of Property (BProp)
The Bachelor of Property provides you with the requisite academic
background and skills to enter any branch of the property profession
in New Zealand or internationally
Conjoint programmes
Conjoints are approved combinations of two degrees which are studied
at the same time Both the BCom and the BProp degree can be studied
as conjoint degrees The BCom can be combined with a degree in Arts,
Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Music, Property and Science The
BProp can be combined with a degree in Commerce, Engineering,
Law and Science
BCom/BProp (4 years) BProp/BSc (4 years) BProp/LLB (5 years) BE(Hons)/BProp (5 years)
BProp(Hons) (+1 year)
MProp (+1 year) MProp
(+2 years)
BA/BCom (4 years) BCom/BHSc (4 years) BCom/BMus (4 years) BCom/BProp (4 years) BCom/BSc (4 years) BCom/BE(Hons) (5 years) BCom/LLB (5 years) GradDipCom (+1 year)
BCom(Hons) (+1 year)
MCom (+1 year) MCom
(+2 years)
PhD (3 years minimum)
BProp (3 years)
GradDipInnovEnt (+1 year)
BCom/BE
Postgraduate study After completing your BCom, BBIM, BProp or conjoint degrees combination, the Business School offers excellent opportunities for you to progress to postgraduate study and research Depending on your undergraduate major(s) and final grades, you might apply to continue your study in an honours or masters programme or in a graduate diploma programme The pathways available are indicated in the diagram below
Professional degree options, some requiring work experience, include the Master of International Business, the Master of Taxation Studies, the MBA and the Master of Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship For further information refer to the Business School website
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Undergraduate programmes
Bachelor of Business and
Information Management (BBIM)
(3 years’ fulltime study)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
(3 years’ fulltime study)
Features
• A double major degree combining a
major in Accounting or Marketing
with a complementary major in
Information Management
• A set of core first-year courses that provides
you with the opportunity to develop a
breadth of knowledge and skills as a
platform for later specialisation
• A strong emphasis on the development of
complementary skills in project management,
business communication, analysis, and
independent thinking and research
• A challenging and innovative final-year
capstone project
NB: Not available as a conjoint degree
Features
• A choice of 12 different business majors with the flexibility for you to double major
• BCom Majors: Accounting, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, International Trade, Management, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Taxation
• The set of core first-year courses provides you with the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge and skills as a platform for later specialisation
• Gives you a choice of advanced level courses within each major enabling greater specialisation
NB: Available as a conjoint degree
Features
• Part I includes a core of first-year courses to build a breadth of knowledge and skills and
an introductory course in property
• Parts II and III focus exclusively on the various dimensions of the property industry, with a choice of electives available within Part III
NB: Available as a conjoint degree
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As a graduate you will need a set of
transferable skills to ensure your success
The skills and knowledge you gain from your
Business degree will give you an excellent
foundation for many careers
Employer surveys over the last decade have
repeatedly reinforced the attractiveness
of graduates with expertise in more than
one area of business, with a particular
emphasis on information technology/
information management and general
communication skills
• Critical and creative thinking
During your studies you will develop
thinking skills and an enquiring mind
You will:
• Analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Use your judgement and make decisions
• Engage in reflective and creative thinking
• Research and analysis
You will be capable of recognising when
information is needed and will have the
capacity to locate, evaluate and use this
information effectively through the use of:
• Analytical and search skills
• Business models and frameworks
• Data analysis
• Information technologies
• Communication skills
All employers want graduates who are
able to communicate knowledge, ideas,
recommendations and decisions effectively
You will:
• Develop sound oral and written
communication skills, including
the ability to make professional
presentations
• Develop coherent and justified arguments
• Strengthen interpersonal communication
skills, including the ability to work
in teams
• Learn to effectively consult and negotiate
• Use contemporary communication
technologies effectively
• Personal development
You will possess an understanding of values
and attitudes consistent with your role as a
citizen and member of your professional
community You will have the capacity to:
• Identify and deal with ethical issues
• Interact effectively with and show
sensitivity towards others
• Exercise leadership in local, national,
global and professional communities
• Adapt to uncertainty, complexity,
and ambiguity
Business School ASB Careers Centre
The Business School ASB Careers Centre has a clear focus on supporting student development It offers a range of services
to assist you with career planning, delivered through a programme of skills workshops, employer interactions and individual support The Careers Centre will help you start a successful and rewarding career when you graduate In addition, you have access to further support and opportunities from the University Careers Services
“ As a graduate at Deloitte within their consulting service line and Strategy and Operations team,
I use all the skills that I developed while at University, such as an ability to think on my feet, analyse information and communicate effectively My degree also provided me with the opportunity to socialise with key people within the business community, and travel and compete internationally, as part of the Management Consulting Club.”
Alison Dunn, BCom/LLB, Consultant, Deloitte
Where can it take you?
BBIM degree
As a graduate with a BBIM degree you will have an integrated set of skills in information management, the application
of information systems as decision-support tools, and major business disciplines
BCom degree
By completing the BCom degree you will have acquired a knowledge and understanding of specialist fields based on your selected major(s), enhancing your advanced analytical skills
BProp degree The BProp degree provides you, as a graduate, with applied business skills in property valuation, management, marketing, finance and investment, and specialist knowledge in property processes
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First-year core programme
Our first-year programme is designed to provide you with maximum
flexibility Students in all three degree programmes, BCom, BBIM and
BProp will study a common core of seven Stage I courses and select an
eighth course from their chosen degree programme You should prioritise
studying any additional Stage I courses required for your chosen major(s)
before enrolling in General Education
A typical first-year programme is structured like this:
The BBIM degree
Quick facts – BBIM Fulltime: 3 years Majors: Information Management and either Accounting or Marketing Taught at: City Campus
Points per degree: 360 Sample BBIM degree structure
BBIM requirements The BBIM degree requires a minimum of 360 points (24 courses) and consists of:
Core: 150 points (10 courses):
ACCTG 101, BUSINESS 101 and 102, COMLAW 101, ECON 191, INFOSYS 110, STATS 108; and BUSINESS 291, INFOMGMT 192, OPSMGT 357
Information Management major: 90 points (6 courses):
INFOMGMT 291, 292, 391-393 and either INFOMGMT 296 or ACCTG 222
Accounting or Marketing major: 90 points (6 courses):
• Accounting: ACCTG 102, 211, 221, 311, 321 or 323 or 331;
BUSINESS 390
• Marketing: MKTG 201, 202, 301, 303, 306; BUSINESS 390 General Education: 30 points (2 courses) approved for the degree Note
In their second semester, students intending to major in Accounting should enrol in ACCTG 102 and students intending to major in Marketing should enrol in INFOMGMT 192
* ECON 191 Business Economics is a course for students not intending to major in Economics
To major in Economics you need to study ECON 101 Microeconomics and ECON 111
Macroeconomics as well as MATHS 108 or 150.
If you are intending to major in Accounting you should enrol in ECON 191 unless you have
already been credited with a pass in ECON 101 in a previous semester If you are planning
to complete the requirements to become a Chartered Accountant you are advised that the
professional bodies are likely to require a pass in either ECON 191 or both ECON 101
Microeconomics and ECON 111 Macroeconomics.
Semester One
BUSINESS 101
ACCTG 101
ECON 191 or 101 or 111*
INFOSYS 110 or STATS 108
Semester Two
BUSINESS 102
COMLAW 101
STATS 108 or INFOSYS 110
Plus a 15 point course chosen from the following:
BBIM: INFOMGMT 192 or ACCTG 102
BCom: ACCTG 102, ECON 101 or 111, MATHS 108
(or MATHS 150) or GENED or elective BProp: PROPERTY 102
BUSINESS 101 and 102
The first-year core programme incorporates an exciting sequence of two
courses in Business and Enterprise These two core courses will provide
you with an integrated and packaged learning experience introducing
you to business and the types of choices facing entrepreneurs and
managers This integrated two-course sequence, taught over two
semesters, will also provide you with a strong basis for making an
informed choice of majors
General Education
Courses in General Education are a distinctive feature of The University
of Auckland’s bachelors degrees The General Education courses
available to you will depend on the degree or conjoint combination in
which you are enrolled See www.auckland.ac.nz/generaleducation for
more information
Core courses Major courses - Accounting or Marketing Major courses - Information Management General Education courses
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Part II 8
Part III 6 2
The BCom degree
Quick facts – BCom
Fulltime: 3 years
Taught at: City Campus
Points per degree: 360
Sample BCom degree structure
BCom requirements
The BCom degree requires a minimum of 360 points (24 courses)
and consists of:
Part I
Core: 105 points (7 courses):
BUSINESS 101 and 102, ACCTG 101, COMLAW 101, ECON 191 or
101 or 111, INFOSYS 110, STATS 108
Part II
255 points (17 courses) including:
• At least 180 points (12 courses) above Stage I, with at least
75 points (5 courses) at Stage III from the BCom course schedule
including the requirements of your chosen major(s)
• 45 points (3 courses) at any level with no more than 30 points
(2 courses) of electives
• 30 points (2 courses) in General Education approved for the degree
Note that the following majors require these Stage I course(s):
• Accounting: ACCTG 102
• Economics: ECON 101, 111 and MATHS 108 (or 150 or 153)
• Finance: ACCTG 102 and MATHS 108 (or 150 or 153)
• International Trade: ECON 101, 111 and MATHS 108 (or 150 or 153)
The BProp degree
Quick facts – BProp Fulltime: 3 years Taught at: City Campus Points per degree: 360 Sample BProp degree structure
BProp requirements The BProp degree requires a minimum of 360 points (24 courses) and consists of:
Part I
• Core: 105 points (7 courses):
BUSINESS 101 and 102, ACCTG 101, COMLAW 101, ECON 191, INFOSYS 110, STATS 108
• 15 points (1 course): PROPERTY 102 Part II
120 points (8 courses):
PROPERTY 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261, 271, 281 Part III
120 points (8 courses):
• 90 points (6 courses): PROPERTY 311-384
• 30 points (2 courses) in General Education approved for the degree
You are required to prioritise the completion of all Part I courses before enrolling in Part II courses, and to prioritise all Part II courses before enrolling in Part III courses As Part II and III courses are generally offered only once a year, it is important to plan carefully
Core courses Major 1 courses Major 2 courses Elective courses General Education courses
Conjoint degrees
Both the BCom and BProp can be taken as part of a conjoint degrees programme Conjoint degrees not only offer an opportunity to acquire a
greater breadth of knowledge and skills but also provide a strong base for an exciting range of career options A conjoint degrees programme
enables you to complete the requirements for two degrees concurrently, reducing the total time required by the equivalent of two years’ fulltime
study If you are enrolling in a conjoint degrees programme, you need to seek programme planning advice on a regular basis from the student
advisers in the Student Centres for each of your degrees and use the degree planners provided
BCom majors
There are 12 majors to choose from in the BCom You are
encouraged to plan towards completing a double major, as it
enables you to gain greater breadth by combining two sets of
courses at advanced level, thus enhancing your prospective career
options It is a good idea to plan to study the required stage one
courses you need to keep your options of majors open
Core courses Property courses General Education courses
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Accounting Learn about presenting financial statements you can
use to assist business planning and decision making as well
as techniques for their analysis
Accountant in a chartered accountancy practice, industry,
or the public sector Business Consultant or Financial Manager
in a manufacturing, service or consultancy organisation
Commercial Law Study the legal framework against which business decisions
are made in both the public and private sectors You will focus on legal problems that you may encounter in your future career
Financial Accountant, Financial Adviser, Investment Consultant, Receiver, Regulator, Business Policy Adviser
Economics Develop and use frameworks and methods essential for
analysing current social and economic issues and policies Consultant for commercial banks or financial institutions Analyst for Reserve Bank, Treasury, government departments, consulting
firms or research institutes Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade Consultant, International Business Manager, Financial Market Analyst
Finance Learn about capital markets and the financing
decisions facing an organisation Investment Banker, Merchant Banker, Corporate Banker, Merger and Acquisition Specialist, Corporate Finance Specialist, Treasury
Specialist, Stockbroker, Financial Analyst
Information
Management
Develop knowledge and skills in data storage and retrieval, and on internet technologies as they serve the exchange of data and information This major bridges the gap between
IT and the functional management areas
Business Analyst/Consultant, Knowledge Manager, IT Project Manager, Business Intelligence Consultant, Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant
Information
Systems
Learn about information and communications technology and how it can be used to achieve strategic goals You will focus on developing and using cutting-edge products to solve important organisational problems
Business Analyst, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Website Designer, Information Systems Manager, Business Process Designer, Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant, Systems Developer, Network Analyst, Security Assessor
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Develop innovation and entrepreneurial skills and related knowledge that can be applied to starting and/or growing New Zealand firms into successful global companies
Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Strategic Business Analyst, senior roles in business and industry
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Accounting Learn about presenting financial statements you can
use to assist business planning and decision making as well
as techniques for their analysis
Accountant in a chartered accountancy practice, industry,
or the public sector Business Consultant or Financial Manager
in a manufacturing, service or consultancy organisation
Commercial Law Study the legal framework against which business decisions
are made in both the public and private sectors You will focus on legal problems that you may encounter in your
future career
Financial Accountant, Financial Adviser, Investment Consultant, Receiver, Regulator, Business Policy Adviser
Economics Develop and use frameworks and methods essential for
analysing current social and economic issues and policies Consultant for commercial banks or financial institutions Analyst for Reserve Bank, Treasury, government departments, consulting
firms or research institutes Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade Consultant, International Business Manager, Financial
Market Analyst
Finance Learn about capital markets and the financing
decisions facing an organisation Investment Banker, Merchant Banker, Corporate Banker, Merger and Acquisition Specialist, Corporate Finance Specialist, Treasury
Specialist, Stockbroker, Financial Analyst
Information
Management
Develop knowledge and skills in data storage and retrieval, and on internet technologies as they serve the exchange of data and information This major bridges the gap between
IT and the functional management areas
Business Analyst/Consultant, Knowledge Manager, IT Project Manager, Business Intelligence Consultant, Enterprise Resource
Planning Consultant
Information
Systems
Learn about information and communications technology and how it can be used to achieve strategic goals You will
focus on developing and using cutting-edge products to solve important organisational problems
Business Analyst, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Website Designer, Information Systems Manager, Business Process Designer,
Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant, Systems Developer, Network Analyst, Security Assessor
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Develop innovation and entrepreneurial skills and related knowledge that can be applied to starting and/or growing
New Zealand firms into successful global companies
Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, Strategic Business Analyst, senior roles in business and industry
International Business
Examine how business organisations operate in an international environment You will gain an understanding of the development and implementation of strategy, managerial activities and organisational issues
All areas of management in internationally active organisations, such as exporters, global consumer or industrial goods manufacturers, and financial service providers Also institutions with which international firms cooperate, including trade promotion and development agencies
International Trade
Learn about international trade using economic analysis and practical management perspectives, with an option
to include international trade law
Trade Policy Adviser, International Trade Consultant, Industrial Business Manager
Management Study the importance of human and labour factors in
organisations including the structure, design and culture of organisations, management theory, policies and practices, and employment relations issues both within New Zealand and internationally
Recruitment Consultant, Human Resource Adviser/Manager, Employment Relations Manager, Public Policy Analyst, Employment Analyst, Business Consultant
Marketing Research and satisfy customer needs through product
and service development, planning, placement, pricing, advertising, promotion and distribution You will also focus
on developing and managing ongoing relationships with customers, competitors, partners, suppliers and other key stakeholders
Assistant/Marketing Manager or Director, Product Manager, Sales Executive, Market Research Executive, Advertising Executive, Marketing Consultant, Managing Director, General Manager
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Develop effective and efficient business processes for use within and between organisations You will gain
an understanding of the techniques for managing and improving the integration of design, resources, processes and customer requirements
Operations Analyst/Consultant/Manager, Business Process Engineer, Production and Scheduling Planner/Manager, Quality Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant, Supply Chain Consultant, Change Manager
Property Develop a range of skills with wide applicability, including
communication and personal relations, conceptualisation of theoretical and practical knowledge, data and information analysis, marketing and numeracy and research, all in the context of the property industry
Managing property portfolios for local and international corporations, managing commercial and industrial property, becoming a Registered Valuer, undertaking property development and various types of property marketing
Taxation Study the New Zealand taxation system and its application
in today’s business environment, including how taxation affects accounting practice
Financial Accountant, Taxation Adviser
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35,000 members, in over 100 countries It focuses on providing a
platform for youth leadership development and offers young people the
opportunity to be global citizens, and to change the world
Management Consulting Club (MCC)
MCC is one of the largest clubs on campus The club has been awarded
the Dean’s Award for being an outstanding student organisation The
MCC Case Competition acts as a selection trial for the Business School
case competition squads Each year the Business School selects and
trains teams of talented students to travel around the world and
compete against other universities in case competitions
Auckland Land Economics Society (ALES)
ALES promotes interaction and networking between Property students,
academic staff and property professionals A number of events are held
throughout the year including speed networking evenings, mentoring
programmes, property case competitions, women in property events,
and the annual Property End-of-Year Function
Auckland University Investment Club (AUIC)
The AUIC gets students involved in and excited about investing The club
hosts workshops and events with high-profile guest speakers from finance
and banking Students can put their knowledge to use through managing a
real-life fund invested in the New Zealand and Australian markets, with any
profits going to charity
Beta Alpha Psi – Auckland Chapter Beta Alpha Psi (BAP or BA) is an international honours organisation for accounting, finance and information systems students and professionals BAP recognises academic and professional excellence and complements members’ formal education by providing self-development opportunities and networking among students, faculty and professionals
MANAfika: a Business School Club for
Mäori and Pacific students MANAfika is a club for undergraduate and postgraduate Māori and Pacific Business students It organises activities and provides a range
of networking events all year The club offers a stimulating environment
to exchange ideas and lots of opportunities for social contact
Commerce Students’ Association (CSA) The CSA is the official representative body of The University of Auckland Business School students It is the University’s second largest student organisation and includes both undergraduate and postgraduate students SAVY
SAVY aims to promote good financial habits in all youth regardless of their backgrounds or their aspirations in life It conducts workshops in high schools around Auckland
Toastmasters
If you have ever been petrified of speaking in front of an audience, you are not alone Toastmasters has become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience
Outside the classroom
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of Auckland experience check out our Facebook page for school students and our students’ blog “The Inside Word” You can also visit our “Make Your Mark” website to see how our current students and graduates are making their mark on the world, hear about our scholarship winners and see our TV stars
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www.auckland.ac.nz/theinsideword
There is a range of clubs and activities for you to get involved in while you are studying here at the Business School