The BBus degree is designed to prepare graduates for careers in business, equipping them with a sound knowledge of the total business environment.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to demonstrate: 1. The ability to apply their technical knowledge in practical ways so that they can function effectively in their specialist fields 2. Inquiring, analytical, flexible and critical attitudes towards contemporary practical problems and underlying theoretical concepts 3. The ability to think conceptually and identify relevant issues relating to their specialist field 4. The ability to source information, assimilate new developments and integrate these into their conceptual framework and understanding 5. The ability to effectively manage resources 6. Communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse professional team 7. The ability to build relationships with clients, customers, and other key stakeholders and recognise their diverse backgrounds 8. Self-reliance, motivation and initiative 9. An awareness of the impact on business of economic, social and political, technological environment legal and ethical issues 10. The ability to function effectively in a competitive dynamic business environment 11. The ability to make effective use of technology in business 12. The skills and flexibility to undertake problem solving 13. The skills and willingness to continue professional development throughout their career

Graduates may progress to business qualifications at post-graduate level, or other relevant industry or professional qualifications at Level 7 or above. Award of this qualification with the Accounting strand may equip graduates towards achievement of the professional requirements for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Practising Accountant Australia (CPA).

There are multiple entry points to this degree. To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol or provide a complete Early Release Exemption form, and meet the following requirements: A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list*, with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework, plus a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori; a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing; Or At least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; Or Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway, where appropriate. Or Equivalent.