Diploma in Arts - English

at Massey University - Auckland Campus New Zealand

Specialise in Risk Analytics for your Master of Finance at Massey
As a graduate of the Master of Finance (Risk Analytics) specialisation, you’ll:

• have gained a solid foundation, in-depth knowledge and skills in risk analytics to pursue a career as a financial risk manager;
• have developed an international perspective on the discipline of risk analytics;
• understand and be able to apply research philosophy to the business environment.

Massey’s Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) will give you the applied skills and knowledge to become a sought-after ICT professional, able to take on a wide variety of roles in the software industry.

Massey teaches students the applied skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Massey is the only university in New Zealand specialising in the C and C++ programming languages that are highly sought after by employers. You’ll also learn Java, Python, SQL and other languages. Every computer science course includes practical assignments.

Become a manager or entrepreneur that empowers others and makes a real difference to the future.

Being a manager or entrepreneur means being able to think on your feet, analyse situations and make impactful decisions, often under pressure.

The Bachelor of Business (Management) will give you a grounding in the latest management principles, and the skills to think analytically. You’ll learn how to evaluate and use the information you have at hand to assess complex situations and problem-solve.

Areas of study:

• Research outcomes and strategies for decision-making and problem-solving
• Organisational design
• Business strategy and governance
• Culture and politics in organisations
• Management information.

The Bachelor of Business will give you the leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills that will make you a sought-after employee. It will give you skills you can use in many different types of businesses, in New Zealand and around the world.

If you have an interest in how culture influences psychology, then Massey’s Diploma in Arts (Indigenous Psychologies) is for you.Indigenous (local) psychologies is a movement, perspective and approach that examines how the worldviews specific to particular (Indigenous) communities influence the thoughts and behaviours of group members.

Massey offers the only specialisations in Indigenous psychologies in the South Pacific.

This diploma has been developed from an intellectual movement that recognises that ways of conceptualizing and interacting with reality differ greatly between individuals depending on their cultural affiliation and context. 

Studying history will give you a new appreciation for the world around you. History is a subject as large as our recorded past. Our cultural heritages, literature, arts, religions, politics, economics, social behaviors, buildings, and landscapes all derive from past influences.

Studying history gives an understanding of where we have been and how the world has changed over time. It gives an appreciation of how people have faced challenges at different times, and all with the benefit of hindsight.

Gain an industry-recognised and highly sought-after qualification in data analytics. Acquire the practical skills that the Master of Analytics offers. Become a technology leader who innovates and propels businesses forward with data-driven insights.

The Master of Analytics (Business) is a rigorous qualification that is designed for those wishing to build skills in the rapidly expanding field of data analytics. It is one of the longest running analytics programmes in New Zealand and is now also taught internationally.

Massey University believes you need to understand the problems organisations face, so this analytics master’s has been grounded in real-world business contexts from the beginning. From problem identification, data acquisition, method selection, analysis and communicating your findings, Massey’s Master of Analytics focuses on what industry is demanding in data analytics graduates.

Sociology is about understanding and describing our local society and its global setting. Sociologists are interested in almost all aspects of the social world. During your study of the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), you will consider questions such as:

• How is society structured?
• How is society changing?
• What divides or unites social groups?
• What causes the inequalities we see in society?
• How does power operate?

With a Massey BA (Sociology) you will ask challenging questions about how things really are in the social world. Culture, ethnicity, class, inequality, gender, mass media, politics, environment, social change and individual and group interactions are important areas that you will study. This is a broad subject that will teach to you think critically about the world and investigate social issues.

Learn how to gain business insights, create loyal customers, and plan strategies and solutions to help companies thrive.

Marketing is key to the success of any organisation. Whether it’s a business, social enterprise, or for a celebrity, marketing helps deliver value to target audiences.

When you study the Bachelor of Business (Marketing) you will learn marketing principles and concepts and put them into practice, develop critical thinking skills and make informed strategic choices. We will teach you how to take great ideas and turn them into excellent returns for your employers. Your learning will cover:

• Social media and digital marketing
• Marketing communication and advertising
• Marketing new products
• Omni-channel retail marketing
• International marketing
• Customer intelligence.

Specialise in Sustainable Built Environment for your Master of Construction at Massey
The strategies and techniques of sustainable design and construction for the built environment include:

• Green procurement
• Design for Excellence (DfX)
• Sustainable construction techniques and practice
• Zero-carbon buildings
• Constructability, operation and maintenance considerations.

Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

• Climate change
• The principles of sustainability
• The UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the built environment.

You’ll be able to lead the development of sustainable built environments and zero-carbon built environment industry initiatives. 

Keen to become a professional accountant? This specialized degree will lead you to an accountancy career. You can become a member of one of the professional accounting organizations.

What will you learn?
The Bachelor of Accountancy will give you the skills needed to analyze accounting and business problems. You will gain a solid foundation in accounting and finance. You will also learn interpersonal and technical skills, knowledge, and critical thinking skills. These are essential for success in today’s business environment.

Your study has a solid foundation of compulsory courses, but it also provides some flexibility to choose courses for yourself.

The BAcc degree will give you an understanding of the legal and regulatory environments. You'll learn to identify and evaluate ethical dilemmas and provide logical ways to resolve them. You’ll learn how best to communicate and use financial information to support business decisions.