Diploma in Arts - Economics

at Massey University - Manawatu Campus New Zealand

Software engineering brings together the disciplines of computer science and information technology. This degree is a highly-practical and sought-after qualification that is practice-focused and industry-relevant.
Studying software engineering will see you gain the knowledge, tools and practical skills to be able to design, construct, test and maintain large software applications.

The Bachelor of Information Sciences (Software Engineering) is a joint major which means that you will study aspects of both computer science and information technology.

Your learning will focus on:

• The design and construction of large software applications
• Both soft and hard software development skills
• The technical knowledge of computer programming from computer science combined with the design and team skills of information technology.

Politics is life, and like life, politics is a struggle. The study of politics equips you with the concepts, theories and facts necessary to make sense of that struggle. Politics is about us: how we make decisions in society and who gets what, when and how. Politics is also concerned with the conflict of ideas and values, not only at the level of the local community or the nation but also internationally. More specifically, it has to do with who governs and how and why decisions that affect all of us (such as how much students pay to study at a university) are made.

Join the Master of Science (Agricultural Science) to help increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems in New Zealand and around the world.

Studying Massey’s Master of Science in agricultural science is an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in agriculture. This is a research-based master's. You will get the analytical and management skills to help you improve productivity and sustainability of agricultural systems.

The Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) is part of the most well-established offering of mechatronics within New Zealand. Massey staff have many years work experience in these areas. With the Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) you will gain advanced knowledge in research methods, mechatronics and robotics, as well as additive manufacturing and system design and integrations. This is through the taught element of the qualification. You will then have the opportunity to develop these further in a postgraduate research project.

The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) will give you the skills to join a wide variety of industries. From securing sensitive communications using cryptography to calculating the geostationary orbit of a satellite - mathematics is a product of human ingenuity that allows our modern world to exist. It is fundamental to our lives.

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

The Master of Engineering Studies (Mechatronics) you will gain advanced knowledge in research methods, mechatronics and robotics, as well as additive manufacturing and system design and integrations. This is through the taught element of the qualification. You will then have the opportunity to develop these further in a postgraduate research project.

Discover how the media shape our identities and our world. At Massey, we help you create, critique and connect with the media world, building the skills to understand and make media for a wide range of professional communication roles. Media studies is an exciting discipline that will prepare you for the challenges of an information-rich society. Media studies is taught through an innovative programme that blends theory with creative practice. It analyses the production, consumption and content of media and their social, cultural, political and economic implications. You will learn how decisions are made on what is communicated, how media forms and industry structures shape those messages, and how this impacts our lives and  understanding of the world. Media studies will help you become a flexible and critical thinker and maker, equipped to be a digitally literate, politically-engaged citizen.

Massey's Diploma in Communication will introduce you to a selection of disciplines in the communication field.

A Diploma in Communication can open up employment pathways in the many fields including:

• Public relations
• Communication management
• Arts administration
• Event management
• Relationship management
• Journalism
• Web content management
• Social media advising
• Brand management
• Advertising
• Marketing/communications executive
• Media planning/buying.

Epidemiology is the science concerned with study patterns of health and disease in different populations, or groups. If you are interested in a postgraduate programme that is predominantly taught, a postgraduate diploma may be right for you.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Science is for who have been able to demonstrate extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

Specialise in Communication for your Master of Business Studies at Massey
Massey University’s Master of Business Studies combines study of advanced theory with research. It gives you the skills you need to progress your career, or continue to further study.

What will you learn?
A master’s is a rigorous, challenging, rewarding and exciting qualification. Your study will focus on your chosen specialisation, in the context of other business disciplines. This reflects the reality of today’s business environment.

You will learn the processes and disciplines involved in high-level in-depth research and how to apply them to business. You will complete and present a comprehensive written report on an independent research topic.

We utilise our relationships with industry and help you draw on experience you may have to give your learning context and relevance to the real world.