The following programmes and courses are designed for people seeking to upgrade their qualifications or increase their skills in one or more of the following discipline areas: Accounting, Management, Information Systems & Technology, and Human Resource Management.

The Bachelor of Business programme is designed to develop interdisciplinary skills and attitudes to give our graduates a competitive advantage in an increasingly demanding and complex world.  

Download a copy of the brochure for this programme and the Course Information Handbook 
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Programme structure

The Bachelor of Business offers single majors in:

• Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems and Technology
• Management
• Unspecified

and double majors in:

• Accounting and Information Systems & Technology
• Accounting and Management
• Management and Information Systems & Technology

A degree programme with a single major comprises a total of 18 courses (each of 20 credits) subject to the following limitations:

• A maximum of eight courses (160 credits) may be taken at Level 5.
• A minimum of four courses (80 credits) must be taken at Level 7.

To complete a degree with a single major in the BBus, you must study

• Ten core courses, and
• Six or seven courses integral to your chosen major, and
• One or two elective courses.

You may choose these from any of the degree courses offered by Open Polytechnic. One elective may be at Level 5 and one elective must be at Level 6.

You will need to ensure you have completed any necessary prerequisites before enrolling in any Level 6 or Level 7 courses.

A double major within the degree programme requires passes in

• 10 core courses (each of 20 credits)
• 10 major courses from the composite majors.

Course availability

Entry requirements

Under 20 years

A student shall be eligible for admission to Level 5 courses only if he or she has obtained (and supplied evidence of) at least:

• 'B' Bursary; or
• at least 60 credits at NCEA level 3; or
• Passes in recognised Level 5 degree courses in New Zealand; or
• An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Degree Convenor or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority; or
• Passes in other Certificate/Diploma programmes or courses as considered appropriate by the Degree Convenor.

A student who does not meet the above criteria or who wishes to enrol in courses at Level 6 or above may be eligible for admission upon the approval of the Degree Convenor, who will consider the applicant's likelihood of success.

20 years and over

If scholastic attainment meets the criteria outlined above, then the student will be given open entry, after academic counselling by the Degree Convenor. Relevant work experience and maturity may also be taken into consideration. However, before enrolling, students are advised to make a realistic assessment of the commitment required to complete the qualification.

International students

Level of study

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

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