KEY FACTS
Duration 4 months (1 Trimester)
Intakes Feb, Oct
Location Massey University, Auckland campus
Programme Fee NZ$13,200
NZQF Level 4
OVERVIEW

If you don’t meet the academic requirements for admission to Massey University undergraduate programmes, our Foundation Certificate (International) can help bridge the gap. The programme will also help you prepare for undergraduate study by helping to increase your English and academic skills.

On successful completion of the Certificate, you are guaranteed admission to all unrestricted University undergraduate programmes listed below.

For undergraduate programmes with restrictions or selected entry criteria, students will need to meet these programme admission requirements in addition to successful completion of a Foundation Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the recommended program duration according to their current English level. Click here for more information.

Pathway

Course Structure


Credit summary

Total – 60 credits

30 credits – Core compulsory credits (chosen from the list below)

30 credits – Specific to your chosen pathway (chosen from the list below)


Courses for this programme

Schedule A: Core courses

Credits
115018 Introduction to Academic Communication 15
115019 Socio-Cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand 15

Schedule B: Pathway courses

Credits
247024 General Mathematics 15
115023 Management Fundamentals 15
115020 Accounting Fundamentals 15
115021 Economics Fundamentals 15
247020 Biology Fundamentals 15
247021 Chemistry Fundamentals 15
247022 Mathematics Fundamentals 15
247023 Physics Fundamentals 15

What you can expect from your courses
Academic English Academic English provides an opportunity for students to explore, respond to, analyse and produce a range of academic and non-academic texts.
Information Technology for Academic Studies In this course, students extend their competence with technology applications relevant to their academic studies.
Introduction to Academic Communication This course enables students to develop the oral and written skills that are required for tertiary level studies. It includes the skills and knowledge required to efficiently gather, organise and present information.
Socio-Cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand This course provides students with an introduction to the socio-cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation and how this impacts on people, organisations and businesses.
General Mathematics This course equips students with knowledge of mathematical concepts and tools to foster their problem-solving skills. This unit covers the foundational themes of algebra, consumer and financial arithmetic and statistics.
Management Fundamentals This course provides students with an understanding of the role of management within various types of businesses in New Zealand and the wider trading community.
Accounting Fundamentals This course introduces students to accounting concepts and practices including the recording of business events in an accounting worksheet and the preparation of primary accounting reports.
Economics Fundamentals This course provides an introduction to the vital role of economics in the functioning and wellbeing of societies, and will equip students with knowledge of the basic principles of micro- and macroeconomics.
Biology Fundamentals Biology Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic biology concepts. The course covers the foundational themes of life processes, ecology, and evolution in preparation for entry into further studies.
Chemistry Fundamentals Chemistry Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic chemistry concepts in preparation for entry into further studies. The course covers the foundational themes of the structure, properties and changes of matter, and how chemistry is used in society.
Mathematics Fundamentals Mathematics Fundamentals is a foundational course which will develop the core mathematical skills necessary for many of the 100-level science courses that require fundamental algebraic fluency and statistical literacy. Your studies will combine fundamental mathematical and statistical methods designed to provide highly sought-after skills in mathematical reasoning, problem solving and numeracy.
Physics Fundamentals Physics Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic physics concepts. The course covers the foundational themes of motion, forces, energy, electricity, fluids and waves in preparation for entry into further studies.

Massey University Unrestricted Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Accountancy

Bachelor of Agribusiness - majors in (Farm Management) (International Agribusiness) (Rural Valuation)

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Bachelor of Aviation Management

Bachelor of Arts - majors in (Business Psychology) (Classical Studies) (Creative Writing) (Economics) (Education) (English) (Educational Psychology) (Environmental Studies) (Geography) (History) (Linguistics) (Mathematics) (Media Studies) (Philosophy) (Politics & International Relations) (Psychology) (Social Anthropology) (Social Policy) (Sociology) (Statistics)

Bachelor of Business - majors in (Accountancy) (Economics) (Finance) (Financial Planning and Advice) (Human Resource Management and Employment Relations) (International Business) (Management) (Marketing) (Organisational Technology Management) (Property)

Bachelor of Communication - majors in (Communication Management) (Expressive Arts) (Journalism) (Linguistics) (Digital Marketing) (Media Studies) (Public Relations) (Expressive Arts and Media Studies)

Bachelor of Construction - majors in (Construction Management) (Quantity Surveying)

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours - majors in (Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering) (Electronics and Computer Engineering) (Mechatronics)

Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours - majors in (Food Process Engineering) (Food Product Technology)

Bachelor of Horticultural Science

Bachelor of Information Sciences - majors in (Computer Science) (Data Science) (Information Systems) (Information Technology) (Software Engineering)

Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning

Bachelor of Science - majors in (Chemistry) (Computer Science) (Earth Science) (Ecology and Conservation) (Environmental Science) (Exercise and Sport Science) (Human Nutrition) (Mathematics) (Microbiology) (Molecular Cell Biology) (Physiology) (Psychology) (Statistics) (Zoology) (Plant Science)

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise - majors in (Exercise Prescription) (Physical Education) (Sport Development)

Bachelor of Sport Management

All degrees listed are subject to availability