The degree begins with a common first year, introducing students to all of the main disciplines of business. After the first year, students can choose how they want to specialise as the study continues, selecting from a variety of Major options (including having no major at all). The following majors are available: Accounting, Sales and Marketing, and Management (Event, Hospitality, HR, Operations and Production, Project, and Tourism.

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: Successfully completed at least 42 NCEA credits (or equivalent) at Level 3 or higher, made up of 14 credits in one approved subject, 14 credits in another approved subject, 14 credits from one or two additional domains or approved subjects, 8 credits in NCEA English Level 2 (four in reading and four in writing from the NZQA Literacy Requirements for University Entrance list) (or equivalent), 14 credits in NCEA mathematics (or pangarau) Level 1 (or equivalent) or Have successfully completed a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA (or equivalent) Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of four subjects and a minimum of 30 credits at Merit or Excellence. Applicants will need to have achieved degree entry standards for numeracy and literacy; or Provide evidence of equivalence through practical, professional or educational experience e.g.,three to five years' full-time work experience (relevant to business). Evidence of literacy and numeracy will be required. MIT literacy assessments are available; Proof of English proficiency