More people choose to study with the College of Business than any other business school in New Zealand. Around 12,000 students are enrolled in programmes across three campuses and extramurally.
The College’s undergraduate flagship three-year Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) degree, with its foundation of core business papers and a wide choice of majors, is designed to give you a head start in your business career. You can also choose shorter six-month to one-year Certificate and Diploma courses, in general or specific business areas.
Top-ranked and unique programmes delivered from a multi-campus environment coupled with distance education give students more choice, more flexibility and enhanced career prospects.
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
* Elective papers - 150 credits with no more than 60 credits at 100-level; at least 30 credits from the BBS schedule and at least 30 credits from outside the College of Business.
** Where the major includes 60 credits at 300-level, at least 15 elective credits must be at 300-level
Top-ranked and unique programmes delivered from a multi-campus environment coupled with distance education give students more choice, more flexibility and enhanced career prospects.
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
Arguably the most flexible business degree in New Zealand, the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is the most popular degree at Massey University. Graduates from the BBS have a broad-based knowledge of business combined, if they choose, with specialist knowledge of a particular area of business.
Course Structure
YEAR 1* | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
115.101 Statistics for Business | MajorPaper 200-level | Major Paper 300-level |
115.102 Accounting | Major Paper 200-level | Major Paper 300-level |
115.103 Legal & Societal Environment of Business | Major Paper 200-level | Major Paper 300-level |
115.104 Principles of Marketing | Business Elective Paper 200 or 300-level | Business Elective Paper 300-level** |
115.105 Fundamentals of Finance | Business Elective Paper 200 or 300-level | Business Elective Paper 300-level** |
115.106 Economics | Business Elective Paper 200 or 300-level | Business Elective Paper 200 or 300-level |
115.107 Management Information Systems | Business Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level | Business Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level |
115.108 Organisations and Management | Non-Business Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level | Non-Business Elective Paper 100, 200 or 300-level |
| Most papers are 15 credits each |
| Compulsory papers - 120 credits |
| Major papers - 90 credits |
| Elective papers - 150 credits* |
** Where the major includes 60 credits at 300-level, at least 15 elective credits must be at 300-level
Introduction
Information systems professionals are creative people working at the cutting edge of innovation.
When you study Business Information Systems, you learn how to discover what information people need to do their job, how they need it presented, and when they need it.
We also teach you team skills, and you have to work together in teams on some problems, because this is the way information systems operate in businesses and other organisations. You also learn about e-commerce, the impacts that information systems can have on businesses and other organisations, and the specialised management skills that relate to information technology and systems.
Our programme encompasses human and organisational aspects of the use of computer-based information systems, in contrast to computer science and information technology, which stress the underlying technologies. You could choose, as many do, 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.
When you study Business Information Systems, you learn how to discover what information people need to do their job, how they need it presented, and when they need it.
We also teach you team skills, and you have to work together in teams on some problems, because this is the way information systems operate in businesses and other organisations. You also learn about e-commerce, the impacts that information systems can have on businesses and other organisations, and the specialised management skills that relate to information technology and systems.
Our programme encompasses human and organisational aspects of the use of computer-based information systems, in contrast to computer science and information technology, which stress the underlying technologies. You could choose, as many do, 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.
Entry requirements
There are no special entry requirements for the Business Information Systems programme beyond those that qualify you for study at the University.
If you have enjoyed economics, history, music, or mathematics with statistics then you will have already developed some of the broad analytical skills that you will use in Business Information Systems. Because so much of information systems is about working with people, strong communication skills are also 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 too. Many young women find our programme exciting, probably because social skills and teamwork are so important; classes generally have as many women as men in them.
If you have enjoyed economics, history, music, or mathematics with statistics then you will have already developed some of the broad analytical skills that you will use in Business Information Systems. Because so much of information systems is about working with people, strong communication skills are also 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 too. Many young women find our programme exciting, probably because social skills and teamwork are so important; classes generally have as many women as men in them.
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, especially where an edge on the competition is paramount. Knowing the potential of information systems and having the ability to put this knowledge to work can result in a successful personal career, organisations that reach their goals, and a higher quality of life.
There is a very strong demand for people with business information systems skills, both in New Zealand and overseas. The skills you learn at Massey and the qualification you will receive are recognised throughout the world.
There is a very strong demand for people with business information systems skills, both in New Zealand and overseas. The skills you learn at Massey and the qualification you will receive are recognised throughout the world.
Student profile
Paul Muckleston
Senior Corporate Account Manager, Microsoft NZ
"I completed my BBS in International Business through a combination of campus and extramural papers. Prior to the BBS, I was employed as a computer systems engineer and wanted to change direction - to move across to the business side of the industry.
I found that I had no real knowledge of how businesses worked or what skills were needed to succeed in the business world. Extramural study provided great flexibility in completing the degree while working.
I am now a Senior Corporate Account Manager for Microsoft New Zealand. This role involves working closely with large corporations, software developers and consultants to deliver business solutions based on Microsoft technology. Industry hot topics like e-commerce, customer relationship management and information analysis underpin many of the marketing, management and international business topics taught in the BBS.
Not only was the major useful in working within a large multinational, many of the New Zealand corporations I work with are also part of multinationals, or trade internationally. You gain an appreciation not just for a single business function, but the pragmatic whole of how businesses operate and the challenges involved in competing in an increasingly interconnected world."
Senior Corporate Account Manager, Microsoft NZ
"I completed my BBS in International Business through a combination of campus and extramural papers. Prior to the BBS, I was employed as a computer systems engineer and wanted to change direction - to move across to the business side of the industry.
I found that I had no real knowledge of how businesses worked or what skills were needed to succeed in the business world. Extramural study provided great flexibility in completing the degree while working.
I am now a Senior Corporate Account Manager for Microsoft New Zealand. This role involves working closely with large corporations, software developers and consultants to deliver business solutions based on Microsoft technology. Industry hot topics like e-commerce, customer relationship management and information analysis underpin many of the marketing, management and international business topics taught in the BBS.
Not only was the major useful in working within a large multinational, many of the New Zealand corporations I work with are also part of multinationals, or trade internationally. You gain an appreciation not just for a single business function, but the pragmatic whole of how businesses operate and the challenges involved in competing in an increasingly interconnected world."
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