Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

at Massey University - Manawatu Campus New Zealand

Help solve the world’s development problems. Our postgraduate students come from a wide range of academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds, and our programme is enriched by this diversity.
In the Master of International Development, you’ll learn how global economic, social, political and environmental forces affect people and shape different parts of the world. These insights will allow you to recognise where inequalities lie. You’ll identify strategies to help overcome poverty and enhance human wellbeing.

When you graduate from the Master of International Development you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills that can be applied in developing policy and strategies, and in managing and evaluating international development programmes
• Critically and rigorously evaluate contemporary international development theories, policies and approaches
• Conduct independent research and analysis of international development issues, collect relevant data, and be able to write persuasively about this
• Demonstrate mastery of social science research approaches and techniques and be able to undertake independent research in a well-planned and ethical manner
• Interpret research findings and draw out relevant implications for development theory, policy and practice.

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.

Sport Development is multi-disciplinary. It can relate to the ‘development of sport’ and the wider society-based ‘sport for development’. The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Sport Development) will prepare you for work in this varied and fast growing area of the sport industry, whether you are looking at sport from the perspective of:

• Increasing participation,
• Developing athlete career pathways,
• Establishing corporate social responsibility initiatives that lead to social change, or,
• Enhancing the function of sport organisations.

Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Animal Science) is a stepping stone to a research-based degree. Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Animal Science) is suitable for those who would prefer a predominantly taught postgraduate qualification. Or it gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master’s level. The qualification consists of 90 credits of taught courses and 30 credits of research.

The PGDipScTech gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the qualification at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Masters of Science (Animal Science). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the master’s qualification.

With Massey's Master of Engineering, you will develop a more in-depth understanding of an area of your choice, within the field of electronics and computer engineering.

The Diploma in Business Studies is a flexible program that can be completed in one year full-time.

Specialise in Plant Breeding for your Master of Science at Massey
When you study the Master of Science (Plant Breeding) at Massey University you will become a member of a significant international scientific community responsible for global food security. This plant breeding major is unique in New Zealand. You will gain expertise in:

• quantitative genetics & applied plant breeding methods
• multisite experimental design
• data analysis & interpretation
• application of new molecular marker technologies in plant breeding
• related disciplines such as agronomy, plant protection, plant physiology.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (English) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in English without completing a second bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Diploma in Arts (English) is a bridging tool for graduates in other subjects to get the equivalent of a major in English. You can then apply for a postgraduate qualification in English if you wish.

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.

Specialise in Veterinary Public Health for your Master of Veterinary Studies at Massey
You may be in a government position and needing to know more about disease surveillance and/or food safety. Or, you may come from a veterinary background and be interested in learning more about animal health and the transmission of pathogens to humans (zoonosis).

In the Master of Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Public Health) you’ll learn from our world-leading experts how to help create solutions to reduce the impact of animal pathogens on human health. This includes the prevention and control of food and water-borne pathogens.
The Master of Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Public Health) is a research-focused qualification. It has a focus on issues around food safety, water quality and zoonotic diseases. These are issues that have a crossover between animal and human health.