Programme Outline
Full-time students take four 15 credit courses per semester, part-time students can take one to three courses per semester and may choose to study only part of the year.
There are two majors: management, and marketing. It is also possible to take a double major in management and marketing. Within each major there is a wide choice of courses available to meet your needs.
The programme distinguishes itself from many other business degrees by being more practically orientated with a work-based placement.
You can expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced staff.
A further advantage is readily available one-to-one advice on course selection targeted towards your career.
Management
- Management
- Human resources management
- Operations management
- Entrepreneurship/starting your own business
Marketing
- Marketing communication
- Branding
- Marketing research
Work Integrated Learning
The workplace component of the BBS degree involves:
- Activities in the majority of courses such as external speakers and site visits.
- Specific courses such as Business Planning also include extensive collaboration with local organisations.
- The capstone of the EIT BBS is the work-based business project or internship. All majors have the option of a 30 credit work integrated learning project or 45 credit business internship, subject to the Programme Coordinator’s approval.
Career and Study Opportunities
Management Major
Typical opportunities after graduating include the areas of: human resources; operations management; or developing your own business. You will work initially in roles such as team leader, functional manager or management trainee, progressing to more senior positions with experience. A good generic option.
Marketing Major
Typical opportunities after graduating include work as: a marketing manager; sales manager; account manager or product manager and progressing to more senior positions with experience.
Further your study with a postgraduate qualification.
Entry Requirements
A personal interview is available as part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Standard Entry
- University Entrance; or
- an equivalent qualification.
Provisional Entry*
- Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study); or
- Those who narrowly fail to meet the entry criteria above.
* Please note: this normally requires an interview and entry to subsequent study is conditional on satisfactory academic progress in the first year.
English Language Entry Requirements
If English is not your first language you are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including:
- Successful study in English;
- Approved scores on TOEFL or IELTS (6.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5.5) tests;
- Completion of accepted international equivalents; or
- Completion of a EIT language assessment.
In addition, applicants are required to show evidence of good school records.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at any other tertiary institution, life or work experiences and workplace training can also be considered. If you think you qualify, you can apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
- There is a fee for RPL.
- A maximum combined total of CC and RPL credits allowed is 240 credits.
- Advanced Entry into either Year Two or Three may also be possible if you have extensive study elsewhere at degree level. Applicants will still need to meet pre-requisite requirements.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact Lorilei Barnett, the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1019.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.