Program Overview

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Certificate in Business Studies – CertBusStuds

The Certificate in Business Studies is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the world of business. This qualification is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in business but are unsure which area to specialize in.

Overview

The Certificate in Business Studies is a 6-month full-time program that can also be completed part-time over a longer period. The program is available without a specialization and consists of 60 credits.

Type of Qualification

• Certificate

Level of Study

• Undergraduate study
• NZQF level 5

Time to Complete

• 6 months full-time (60 credits)
• Part-time available

Where You Can Study

• Auckland campus
• Distance and online
• Wellington campus
• Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

International Students

• Open to international students on campus in New Zealand

Key Dates

• Admission application due dates
• Course enrolment dates for accepted students
• Semester dates

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific Requirements

• There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
• English language requirements: To study this qualification, you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Prior Learning, Credit, and Exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions, and transfer of credit or other questions, review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.

English Language Skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Qualification Structure

The Certificate in Business Studies is available without a specialization. The majority of available courses are those listed for the Bachelor of Business and its majors.

Credit Summary

• 60 credits
  • Courses from the Schedule – 45 credits
  • Elective – 15 credits

Course Planning Key

• Prerequisites: Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level.
• Corequisites: Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course.
• Restrictions: Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar.

Courses and Specialisations

Available Courses

• Business in the Digital Age (15 credits)
• Introduction to Management in Aviation (15 credits)
• Aviation Strategic Management (15 credits)
• Managing Airline Systems (15 credits)
• Airline Strategic Management (15 credits)
• Air Transport Economics (15 credits)

Undergraduate Courses

Courses are available from the following prefixes:

• 110 Accountancy
• 114 Human Resource Management
• 115 College of Business
• 125 Finance
• 127 Property Studies
• 152 Management
• 153 Dispute Resolution
• 155 Business Law
• 156 Marketing
• 157 Information Systems
• 178 Economics
• 219 Communication and Journalism
• 290 Retail
• 295 Business

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Tuition Fees

• Domestic students: $3,707
• International students: $19,040

Student Loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free Scheme

You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees. The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students.

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

Search our scholarships and awards for more information.

Accreditations and Rankings

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Massey Business School is rated in the top 5% of global business colleges by AACSB International.

QS Ranking - Business Management Studies

Massey University is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 500 universities for business and management.

ShanghaiRanking – Business Administration

Massey University is ranked #2 in New Zealand for business administration by ShanghaiRanking.

Related Study Options

• Business – Master of Analytics
• Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business
• Business Analytics – Bachelor of Business
• Business and Sustainability – Master of Sustainable Development Goals
• Executive Master of Business Administration – EMBA
• Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management – GCertEmergMgt
• Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management – GradDipEmergMgt
• International Business – Bachelor of Business
• International Business – Master of Management
• Master of Emergency Management – MEmergMgt
• Master of Health Service Management – MHSM
• Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Management – PGCertEmergMgt
• Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management – PGDipEmergMgt
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management – PGDipHSM
• Sustainability – Master of Management
• Without Specialisation – Diploma in Business Studies
• Without Specialisation – Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
• Without Specialisation – Postgraduate Diploma in Business
• Without Specialisation – Postgraduate Certificate in Business

Colleges

• Massey Business School, Te Kura Whai Pakihi
• College of Creative Arts, Toi Rauwhārangi
• College of Health, Te Kura Hauora Tangata
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Te Kura Pūkenga Tangata
• College of Sciences, Te Wāhanga Pūtaiao