Horticulture combines art, science, and business in the production, marketing, use, and improvement of fruits, flowers, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is a large and diverse industry involving a wide variety of products and services all over the globe. Horticultural products and services provide a large portion of our daily diet and an endless source of beauty and enrichment in our homes and communities, and through our leisure activities.

BAgriScience (Horticulture) students will develop a broad overview of the current and emerging issues confronting horticulturists and the operators and owners of allied firms. Introductory papers in horticulture, plant biology, soils and climate, economics and business, and pests and diseases provide the basis for more advanced study later in the programme. In the final year, you can elect to focus to some extent; however, the aim of the programme is to produce well-rounded horticulturists.

The Horticulture major provides a learning experience covering all disciplines that constitute the integrative nature of horticulture. A wide range of other papers is also available, providing flexibility and choice for students who want to access knowledge on topics as diverse as specific crops, integrated pest and disease management, hydroponics, supply chain management, and business. Opportunities exist to develop your particular interest and expertise in any of the above disciplines, enabling you to progress to postgraduate study and gain specialist training to suit your future needs. The flexibility and choices available create opportunities to forge your own future career pathway in this exciting and growing industry.

Entry Requirements

There are no special requirements beyond those that qualify you to study at University. However, it is preferable that you have credit for NCEA Level 3 Biology or Science, Chemistry, Modelling and Statistics, plus English and Maths. Taking these subjects will help ensure a smooth transition to University study.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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Applied Economics is economics in action. The intellectually exciting and socially relevant Bachelor of Applied Economics (BApplEcon) is a prestigious practical economics degree that will prepare you for a range of roles in the economics analysis and policy-making arena within New Zealand and internationally.

The BApplEcon is a three-year degree. It is based on a solid foundation of compulsory papers, and it provides flexibility for students to choose papers themselves. Students can specialise in a particular area or retain a general focus.

The BApplEcon degree is the most prestigious, rigorous, and quantitative economics degree offered at Massey University. You will be challenged to grow and perform at a high level, and you'll be rewarded with a top-quality education and access to many of the best career opportunities in New Zealand and overseas.

Entry Requirements

There are no special entry requirements for entry into the BApplEcon beyond those that qualify you for study at the University. In order to widen your choice of papers, or to fit in with your other commitments, you may opt for a mix of internal and distance learning papers. It would be useful if you had studied Economics, or Maths with Calculus, or Maths with Statistics at secondary school.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The Arts are the study of humanity: our history, beliefs, society, language, and culture. They ask questions about how we think, how we communicate, and how we interact with our environment. They teach us to analyse the meaning behind what we are, what we do, and how we came to be that way.

With a Bachelor of Arts you can study what you enjoy. The BA is extremely flexible, with only one compulsory paper. You can explore a wide range of subjects, and major in the subject where you have discovered a real passion. The option of a minor allows further flexibility for you to follow varied interests.

There are a variety of ways you can structure your BA. While you'll need in-depth knowledge of at least one major subject, if you find you are equally passionate about two subjects you can complete a double major. You can also fulfil the requirements for a minor in one or two subjects. You are permitted to incorporate papers from many other disciplines, including some from outside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The BA can be a stepping-off point for any number of disciplines and careers. Employers appreciate this flexibility. They also appreciate the ability of BA graduates to reason, research, analyse, criticise, communicate, and think laterally.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Arts programme you must qualify for undergraduate admission, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA Level 3, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Adult Admission. Please visit http://enrol.massey.ac.nz for details.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Arts programme you must qualify for undergraduate admission, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA Level 3, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Adult Admission. Please visit http://enrol.massey.ac.nz for details.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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Asian studies is only offered as a Minor.

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A major in Business Psychology offers students applied skills in human resource and organisational management, based on a sound psychological understanding of human behaviour. This major provides an interdisciplinary approach by combining nine core papers in Psychology with four relevant papers from Human Resource Management and/or Management.

Compulsory papers at 100 and 200 levels in Psychology form the foundation for future Psychological studies. Human Resource Management and Management papers at 200 level start the business component of this major and are available once you have passed your first 100 level paper.

This subject is not available as a minor.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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