YOUR 2013 GUIDE TO BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY, APPLIED ECONOMICS, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, COMMUNICATION, ECONOMICS, ENT

ACCOUNTANCY , APPLIED ECONOMICS, BUSINESS INFORMATION S YSTEMS, COMMUNICATION, ECONOMICS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS, FINANCE, HUMAN... Massey’s College of Business flagship

ACCOUNTANCY , APPLIED

ECONOMICS, BUSINESS

INFORMATION S YSTEMS,

COMMUNICATION, ECONOMICS,

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL

BUSINESS, FINANCE, HUMAN

3 WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

33 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES

35 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STUDIES

37 CONTACTING MASSEY FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please note: The information contained in

this publication is indicati ve of the offerings

available in 2013 and subsequent years This

information is correct at the time of going to press,

but may be subject to change While all reasonable

efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes are

offered and regulations are up to date, the Uni

versity

reserves the right to change the content or method

of presentation, or to withdra

w any qualification or part thereof, or impose limitations on enrolments

should circumstances require this.

MASSEY IS YOUR GATEWAY TO A FUTURE

IN 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

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!

THINKING OF STUDYING BUSINESS?

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

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

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 multi-campus 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

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.

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.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES

BBS

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

good-quality English skills

Confidence with finding and using the latest

knowledge to grow a business

Skills in multi-cultural and international business

environments

Ethical and culturally sensitive professionalism

Specialisation in at least one area of business

expertise

Well-versed in the business fundamentals, ie

accounting, commercial law, economics, finance, and

information systems

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:

{ 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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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 accountantBusiness, systems or information analystPublic relations or communications manager, or media consultant

Economist, economic statistician, business/policy/

risk analyst, economic forecaster, financial advisor or consultant

Small business manager, new venture initiator, or project manager

Financial analyst, investment banking analyst, share broker, or financial consultant

Human resource or recruitment manager, or facilitator in employment relations

International market developer, or dealer in exporting, licensing, and importing

Market researcher, marketing manager, or advertising and communication specialist

Professional sports administrator, sports marketer, or events manager

Property manager, property developer, or valuer

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 Statistics for Business115.102 Accounting

115.103 Legal and Social Environment of Business115.104 Principles of Marketing

115.105 Fundamentals of Finance115.106 Economics

115.107 Management Information Systems115.108 Organisations and Management

MAJOR SUBJECTS

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

The majors available within the BBS are:

{ Accountancy

Business Information SystemsCommunication

EconomicsEntrepreneurship and Small BusinessFinance

Human Resource ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketingSport Business ManagementValuation and Property ManagementRequirements 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

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OPTION

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

This information is a guide only To find out more, visit: http://study.massey.ac.nz/

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 4 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: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz

Website: study.massey.ac.nz

BBS

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

An Accountancy BBS combines accounting and

non-accounting electives (with some requiring core non-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

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

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-to- medium business environments to multi-national corporations.

DURATION

3 YEARS FULL-TIME OREQUIVALENT PART-TIME

AVAILABLE

ALBANY, MANAWATŪ, WELLINGTON, VIA DISTANCE 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 do 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

115.107 Management Information Systems115.108 Organisations and Management

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: study.massey.ac.nz

BBS

IT COULD BE SAID COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO ALL THINGS HUMAN BUT IT

IS THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICATION, WITHIN CAREER AND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, THAT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN AN INCREASINGLY

TECHNOLOGICAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

Communication is a vital and rewarding discipline that will help you understand and

function successfully within the complex modern working environment.

DURATION

3 YEARS OF FULL-TIME STUDY

OR EQUIVALENT PART-TIME

AVAILABLE

ALBANY, MANAWATŪ, WELLINGTON, VIA DISTANCE LEARNING

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

This course of study explores theory and practice across

a number of domains including the news media, business

writing, professional presentations, communication

technology, interpersonal communication, organisational

communication, cross-cultural communication, and public

relations

Our communication team uses a wide range of teaching

strategies to inform, stimulate and develop your learning

and ability These include role-playing, writing portfolios,

interviewing, presentations, video conferencing, and

creating web pages, communication plans for businesses,

and short videos The staff involved have real-world

experience in the areas in which they teach They also

value close and continuing links with the business world

Papers in the Communication major are also in demand

from students of other disciplines – especially Marketing,

Media Studies, Information Systems, and Human Resource

Management The communication papers are well known

for their practical emphasis and for adding value to other

courses As communication skills are vital in any career,

Communication makes a great complementary second

major or a minor for those looking to complete more than

one area of specialisation in the BBS

We appreciate the diverse 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

115.107 Management Information Systems115.108 Organisations and Management

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: study.massey.ac.nz

SARAH CUSHING

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Bank of New Zealand

After graduation, I worked as a communications advisor

at Inland Revenue for six years As a communications

advisor in a large and complex organisation, no one day

was ever the same I worked on KiwiSaver (work-based

savings initiative); legislative, tax technical and social

policy projects; and business support communications

This involved communication risk management,

communications planning, brand management and media,

government and general public relations

My current role focuses on internal communications,

providing strategic communications support,

advice and direction for the Bank of New Zealand

As an internal communications consultant,

I work with the People business unit to

communicate BNZ’s recognition programme,

its values and culture, and HR-related change

management initiatives

I love working in the communications industry

It’s an exciting and rewarding career, and a real

chance to make a difference

Studying at Massey was a great and enjoyable

experience and I’ve been able to apply the skills and

knowledge I learned to what I do every day If you’re

thinking about your study and career options, Massey is a

great place to get started

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Social changes in recent years mean a growing number

of organisations recognise the importance of employing professional communicators It is an area of increasing opportunity for young graduates Perhaps more important

is that no matter what career you embark on, employers are looking for workers who can communicate well Right from the start in your chosen career, communication skills can make a vital difference, from your application and job interview, through to making the most of career advancement and opportunities

With your major in Communication you can explore a wide variety of work, from trainee positions in large government and business organisations, to positions of responsibility

in small businesses Other graduates specialise in communication work Past graduates have joined communication teams in the public and private sector, others have gone on to further specialised training such as postgraduate study in journalism

Some of the varied fields where Communication graduates work, include:

{ Public relationsCommunications adviceMedia buying, planning and advisingNews media

Speech writingPublishing and editingLiaison and advisory work

BBS

AN ECONOMICS MAJOR DEVELOPS THEORETICAL AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS

THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO POLICY ISSUES FOR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DECISION-MAKING

Like most of life’s important questions, economics focuses on complex interrelationships,

whereby a change in one area will have repercussions elsewhere An Economics degree from

Massey University will provide you with ways of thinking about the world enabling us to make

the best of what we have, and how to improve on it.

The Economics BBS give you a broad and well-rounded

education in business You’ll get a strong grounding in

economics, but in a programme that is less rigorous and

specialised than the Bachelor of Applied Economics

This programme has a few compulsory requirements and

lots of flexibility It builds on a standard core of economic

theory, with additional papers chosen from a wide range of

electives You can specialise in areas including quantitative

methods, international trade, resource and environmental

economics, financial economics, managerial economics,

and public policy

You’ll build a broad understanding of other business

disciplines If you see yourself as a future business leader

who will use a solid knowledge of economics to help your

company succeed, then this is the degree for you

We are proud of the wider acknowledgement of the quality

and content of our courses We’re known for competent

graduates who are sought after by major public and

private sector employers Recent graduates have found

employment with AXA New Zealand, Michael Chamberlain

and Associates, and BP

The BBS also allows you to include another major or minor

to complement your Economics major Alternatively, if you

do not intend majoring in Economics, you may find that a

selection of Economics papers taken as a minor can be a

useful complement to your chosen major

WHERE DO I START?

You’ll begin your degree by completing the BBS core

papers You should also plan to include 178.100 Principles

of Macroeconomics and 115.106 Economics at the

beginning of your studies The 178.100 paper is necessary

to gain entry to most 200-level Economics papers To make

room in your study for these, you will need to leave one of

the eight core papers until Summer School or your second

year of study

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The skills and knowledge of trained economists are highly sought after by the public and private sector, large and small firms, large international agencies, schools and universities, economic policy makers, and social organisations The following list, taken from New Zealand

newspapers and The Economist, is by no means complete,

but demonstrates the wide range of positions available:

{ Agricultural economistBusiness analystEconomic consultantEnergy research officerEnvironmental economistFinancial policy advisorHealth economistInternational economistInstitution development coordinatorMicroeconomics analyst

Trainee dealerTreasury, the Reserve Bank and the World Bank all recruit economics graduates However, on graduating

in Economics you’re not restricted to a career as an

‘economist’ Your Economics degree can be the gateway

to employment in many other areas, like management, planning, politics, education, finance and banking, and journalism and the media You can design your Economics major to meet your interests and career objectives

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: study.massey.ac.nz

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS

BBS

IN RECENT YEARS THE NEW ZEALAND ECONOMY HAS SEEN SUBSTANTIAL

RESTRUCTURING LARGE COMPANIES NOW SEEK PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

FROM SMALL ENTERPRISES THAT – IN THE PAST – THEY WOULD HAVE PRODUCED

THEMSELVES.

Skilled staff, made redundant in corporate cost-reduction programmes, have sought new

challenges and established their own businesses In the last five years there has been sustained

and substantial growth in the number of small enterprises contributing to our economy.

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

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

Small business operators and entrepreneurs play key

roles in our society To survive they must constantly ask

questions like, “Do I extend my operations?”, “Do I sell

out?”, “How do I build on past success?”, “How do I

balance home life with my work?”, and “How do I raise

money to finance expansion?” Massey University has

been helping students answer these questions for more

than 25 years

Our papers in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

have kept pace with the changes in New Zealand’s

economy – our fresh focus is on enterprise development

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business programme

concentrates on small and medium sized enterprises

(SMEs) because New Zealand is predominantly a

small business nation SMEs (firms with fewer than 100

employees) account for 99.4 per cent of all enterprises and

60 per cent of employment In contrast, only about 1200

firms in New Zealand employ more than 100 people

Our focus is on the processes SMEs use to pursue

deliberate, knowledge-based strategies for exploiting

market opportunities This may be through the

establishment of a new venture or the expansion of an

existing enterprise Our vision is to contribute to enterprise

development through leadership in teaching, research,

practical application, consultancy and advocacy We

believe successful enterprise development will arise from

our students applying knowledge in a skilful way

115.107 Management Information Systems115.108 Organisations and Management

FOR MORE INFORMATION

GENERAL MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL

NEW ZEALAND TRADE AND ENTERPRISE

Tim undertook the BBS because, “I wanted to focus on

a business career, but was more interested in having a

general degree than narrowing to a specific area of focus

I focused on Enterprise Development because it

concentrates on the more dynamic aspects of business –

innovation and entrepreneurship – the drivers of growth

and change This is genuinely interesting and exciting stuff

– getting growth out of a business or new idea – which is

different to the perceptions others might have of business

being a fairly mundane topic to study

Prior to my current role, I managed New Zealand Trade and

Enterprise’s team in Sydney and China Before this role I’ve

been involved in business development policy, strategy and

management consulting, investment banking, and had a

stint leading a change programme at the NZ Racing Board

and the TAB.”

For Tim the standout thing about studying at Massey was

“the life in Palmerston North, where the university and

students are such a big part of the local environment and

culture

I wasn’t driven by a specific plan when I started university

– except that I wanted a future career in business, and

ultimately to be doing something that influenced change

That’s certainly happened – all of my roles since graduating

have been about creating or supporting change and

business growth.”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

If you want to create a new venture, grow your enterprise,

or assist others in developing theirs, this is the programme for you Our past students include:

{ Small business managers and owner-operatorsEntrepreneurs and new venture initiatorsInnovators and intrapreneurs in larger corporationsProject managers and corporate development managers

Educators and trainersConsultants, advisors and development agency professionals

Industry and central government policy advisors

BBS

FINANCE IS A DECISION-ORIENTED DISCIPLINE RELATING TO THE

MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL AND ORGANISATIONAL RESOURCES

IT PROVIDES AN EDGE TO THE BUSINESS CAREERS OF ITS GRADUATES

A Finance major from Massey lets you structure a personal study programme incorporating a wide

range of disciplines to help develop your numeracy, logic and analytical skills You’ll graduate with

superior decision-making skills so you can be one step ahead of the pack within the field of business

Finance is all about the systems, institutions and

instruments involved in the transfer of funds between

individuals, businesses and governments This includes

vital, short-run decisions such as cash management and

credit policy, which affect the survival of an organisation,

as well as long-term decisions such as investment in plant

and equipment, fund-raising, and mergers and takeovers,

which determine the wealth of stakeholders

Your studies in finance can lead to career opportunities

and also provide useful personal money management

strategies You’ll get a sound theoretical foundation on

which you can build practical applications You’ll learn

about the components of the financial system and how

it impacts on decisions in an organisation by studying

financial institutions and markets as well as business

finance

At a more advanced level, you can choose from papers

in advanced business finance, international finance,

investment analysis, financial risk management (futures

and options) and banking This will help you develop your

numeracy, logic and analytical skills, as well as enhancing

communication and interpersonal capabilities

WHERE DO I START?

To begin your studies you should focus on completing the

eight core papers of the BBS:

115.101 Statistics for Business

115.107 Management Information Systems

115.108 Organisations and Management

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: study.massey.ac.nz

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A major in Finance will offer you a wide range of

employment opportunities Potential careers may be

found in corporations, retail and wholesale banking,

insurance companies, finance companies, and brokerage

houses Specific jobs include portfolio management,

risk management, personal financial planning advisory

services, project and investment analysis, treasury

operations, foreign exchange and money market dealing,

and equity operations A sample of career possibilities is

below along with some of the roles performed in those

jobs

SECURITIES

SECURITIES ANALYST Studies shares and other securities,

economic activity, and specific industries Provides advice

to securities firms and their customers, fund managers,

and insurance companies

INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST Originates and

structures securities issues Provides advice on mergers,

acquisitions and divestments, and other business and

economic issues

SHARE BROKER Acts as an agent for buyers and sellers

of securities Provides advice to customers on financial

matters

FINANCIAL POLICY

ANALYST, PUBLIC COMPANY Provides economic

costing support of operational and strategic decisions,

microeconomic analysis of firms and market Prepares

forecasts and simulations

ANALYST, RESERVE BANK Develops policies relating to the prudential supervision of banks Monitors, analyses and reports on financial information relating to registered banks Conducts research on matters relating to the banking system

ANALYST, TREASURY Provides economic analysis for development of social policy Analysis of cash flow for Government decision-making (investments) Provision of budget forecasts for policy implementation

CREDIT MANAGER Evaluates credit applications

Responsible for the collection of accounts receivable

BANKING

RETAIL BANK MANAGER Supervises customer services loans, mortgages, deposits and investment accounts Supervises branch activities

LOANS OFFICER Evaluates credit of personal and business loan applicants Develops and monitors the credit relationship between the business customer and the banks

BRIAR WRIGHT

“After discovering a passion for investing, property and

economics I left an exciting job in magazines to go back to

university full-time Sometimes putting a little bit extra in

can really take you places.”

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

BBS

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) IS THE PROCESS OF MANAGING

PEOPLE WITHIN BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER

ORGANISATIONS.

To study for a Human Resource Management degree you’ll have a genuine interest in

the human practices and processes of organisations and how they influence people

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

Managing people effectively, so they contribute to an

organisation while being able to satisfy their own needs,

is vital for any organisation wanting to retain a competitive

edge With the HRM BBS you’ll look at how employees

are recruited and selected, and how work is designed and

measured, so an organisation can create value from its

employees

In your HRM major you can take papers in human resource

development, human resource management, employment

relations, employment law, equality and diversity in the

workplace, management development, current issues in

HRM, and organisational behaviour

With this course of study you’ll combine these skills and

techniques with a framework of theoretical content This

combination of theory and practice lets you evaluate

ideas and relate them to your own experience, and to the

activities that take place in organisations

Our teaching philosophy encourages links with business,

and students study current cases

WHERE DO I START?

To begin your studies you should focus on completing the

eight core papers of the BBS in your first year of study:

115.101 Statistics for Business

115.107 Management Information Systems

115.108 Organisations and Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At a practical level, a major in HRM will allow you to pursue a wide variety of career opportunities New graduates might take up a generalist human resource position in a private company, or in the public sector

Past graduates have become consultants in HRM, policy analysts for government, and entered management trainee programmes

There is an increasing emphasis on human resource management by top management in New Zealand organisations More organisations now have a Human Resource Manager as a key member of the senior management team In a strategic sense, the people in an organisation are what gives that organisation a competitive edge Consequently, there is a growing demand for those who have the skills to understand, and manage, the human side of organisations

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Phone: 0800 MASSEY

Text: 5222

Email: contact@massey.ac.nz Website: study.massey.ac.nz

MATT JACKSON

HR ADVISOR, TURNERS & GROWERS, AUCKLAND

“Massey gave me the flexibility to study in Wellington and

by Distance Learning I’ve used my skills in banking, private equity, and now horticulture.”

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

BBS

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

Massey’s International Business programme is offered by

the School of Management within the College of Business

It offers a comprehensive range of papers, which cover

specialised skills and an innovative outlook Together with

a focus on the impact of the global environment on the

functional areas of international business, the programme

considers areas such as cross-cultural management,

international business strategy, the political economy of

international business, regional economic integration and

contemporary issues relevant to the study of international

business The programme has a strong focus on the

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 systems and marketing

International Business can be complemented with a

second major or minor in one or more of these other

business subject areas Alternatively you can draw on

programmes from outside the College of Business, for

example from Massey’s range of European and Asian

languages and cross-cultural studies, and include a minor

in one or more of these areas in a BBS (International

Business) degree

You’ll study theoretical and practical aspects of

international business using real-life examples and case

studies

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

International Business graduates provide valuable skills to all firms and government agencies involved in international business operations

Today, almost every large organisation has international operations in some form, and it’s an area of increasing importance An understanding of this will enhance career opportunities and allow you to interact effectively with other managers from different cultures, or those using different business practices

Small businesses are also increasingly engaging

in international business: exporting, licensing, and negotiating strategic alliances with overseas partners International Business equips you with the keys to best international practice

THE GLOBAL ECONOMY HAS A MAJOR IMPACT ON OUR DAILY LIVES THE

PRODUCTS WE USE, THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WE UNDERTAKE, OUR

JOBS, ARE ALL SUBJECT TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DECISIONS

UNDERSTANDING THESE IMPACTS ALLOWS US TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY IN

SOCIETY AND IN BUSINESS.

This major gives you the skills and knowledge to confront the challenges of an increasingly volatile global economy