Foundation Certificate (International)

Massey University College

If you don’t meet the academic requirements for admission to Massey University undergraduate programmes, our Foundation Certificate (International) can help bridge the gap. The programme will also help you prepare for undergraduate study by helping to increase your English and academic skills. On successful completion of the Certificate, you are guaranteed admission to all unrestricted University undergraduate programmes listed below. For undergraduate programmes with restrictions or selected entry criteria, students will need to meet these programme admission requirements in addition to successful completion of a Foundation Certificate. What you can expect from your courses Academic English - Academic English provides an opportunity for students to explore, respond to, analyse and produce a range of academic and non-academic texts. Information Technology for Academic Studies - In this course, students extend their competence with technology applications relevant to their academic studies. Introduction to Academic Communication - This course enables students to develop the oral and written skills that are required for tertiary level studies. It includes the skills and knowledge required to efficiently gather, organise and present information. Socio-Cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand - This course provides students with an introduction to the socio-cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand as a nation and how this impacts on people, organisations and businesses. General Mathematics - This course equips students with knowledge of mathematical concepts and tools to foster their problem-solving skills. This unit covers the foundational themes of algebra, consumer and financial arithmetic and statistics. Management Fundamentals - This course provides students with an understanding of the role of management within various types of businesses in New Zealand and the wider trading community. Accounting Fundamentals - This course introduces students to accounting concepts and practices including the recording of business events in an accounting worksheet and the preparation of primary accounting reports. Economics Fundamentals - This course provides an introduction to the vital role of economics in the functioning and wellbeing of societies, and will equip students with knowledge of the basic principles of micro- and macroeconomics. Biology Fundamentals - Biology Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic biology concepts. The course covers the foundational themes of life processes, ecology, and evolution in preparation for entry into further studies. Chemistry Fundamentals - Chemistry Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic chemistry concepts in preparation for entry into further studies. The course covers the foundational themes of the structure, properties and changes of matter, and how chemistry is used in society. Mathematics Fundamentals - Mathematics Fundamentals is a foundational course which will develop the core mathematical skills necessary for many of the 100-level science courses that require fundamental algebraic fluency and statistical literacy. Your studies will combine fundamental mathematical and statistical methods designed to provide highly sought-after skills in mathematical reasoning, problem solving and numeracy. Physics Fundamentals - Physics Fundamentals is an introductory course which will equip you with the knowledge of basic physics concepts. The course covers the foundational themes of motion, forces, energy, electricity, fluids and waves in preparation for entry into further studies.