Foundation Certificate (International)

KEY FACTS

Duration

8 months (2 trimesters)

Intakes

Feb, Jul, Oct

Location

Massey University, Auckland campus

Programme Fee

NZ$30,800

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. It will prepare you for undergraduate study by improving your English and academic skills as well as subject-specific knowledge relating to your chosen degree. This programme is your pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at Massey University.

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.

Pathway

Entry Requirements

Students are required to meet certain English and Academic requirements to be eligible for this course. Click here for more information.

Course Structure

Credit summary

Total – 120 credits

60 credits – Core compulsory credits

60 credits – Specific to your chosen pathway

In this programme, you will receive 120 credits, in which 60 credits are specific to your chosen pathway. Upon successful completion of this programme with the required grades, you will receive a NZQF Level 4 qualification.

Courses for this programme

Schedule A: Core courses

		Credits
115016	Academic English	15
115017	Information Technology for Academic Studies	15
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.

ENGLISH	MATHEMATICS	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	THE ARTS	BUSINESS AND LEGAL STUDIES

Percentage score requirements for progression to Murdoch University

Scholarships

Entry Requirements

Pathway

Course Structure

Entry Requirements

Students are required to meet certain English and Academic requirements to be eligible for this course. Click here for more information.

Pathway

Course Structure

Credit summary

Total – 120 credits

60 credits – Core compulsory credits

60 credits – Specific to your chosen pathway

Courses for this programme

Schedule A: Core courses

		Credits
115016	Academic English	15
115017	Information Technology for Academic Studies	15
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.