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Accounting
While some previous study of accounting is useful preparation, it is not essential to have studied accounting at secondary school level. With the growing importance and use in accountancy of mathematical methods and statistical tools, a background in mathematics and statistics is advantageous.
Computer Systems and Networks
First-year courses do not assume any previous
computing experience. A mathematical
background is important for students who
intend to advance beyond first year.
Students with excellent achievement in NCEA/
Scholarship and who have completed the
Computer Science STAR programme will be
considered for direct entry into second-year
Computer Science courses.
The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering runs some non-credit preparatory courses in summer to help students get the most out of their study during the year, including a course for students who are candidates for direct entry to 200-level.
Economics
While previous study of economics is useful
preparation, it is not essential to have studied
economics at secondary school level.
Students intending to major or complete an
endorsement in Economics are strongly advised
to include mathematics with calculus and
mathematics with statistics in their NCEA Level
3 programme. Students intending to do honours
in Economics will need to complete certain
university Mathematics courses.
A broad education, including history and English, is useful to develop the ability to write clearly and analyse written material.
Finance
While some previous study of accounting is
useful preparation, it is not essential to have
studied accounting at secondary school level.
NCEA Level 3 mathematics with calculus is
useful preparation for Finance and a background
in statistics is advantageous. You should
also consider studying econometrics at UC in
addition to your other courses.
Students with very good NCEA Level 3 results
in accounting may be offered direct entry to
second-year AFIS courses at the discretion of the
Head of Department.
Human Resource Development
There are no formal requirements for those
wishing to study Human Resource Development.
An interest in human behaviour and social
sciences such as psychology, sociology, political
science and education is advantageous.
Good communication skills, both written
and interpersonal, are important – those who
have studied English to an advanced level at
school would benefit from the skills they have
developed. A sound understanding and previous
study of statistics is also useful.
Information Systems
While some previous study of accounting is
useful preparation, it is not essential to have
studied accounting at secondary school level.
With the growing importance and use in
accountancy of mathematical methods and
statistical tools, a background in mathematics
and statistics is advantageous.
Students with very good NCEA Level 3 results
in accounting may be offered direct entry to
second-year AFIS courses at the discretion of the
Head of Department.
Marketing
There are no formal requirements for those
wishing to study Marketing.
An interest in human behaviour and social
sciences such as psychology, sociology, political
science and education is advantageous.
Good communication skills, both written
and interpersonal, are important – those who
have studied English to an advanced level at
school would benefit from the skills they have
developed. A sound understanding and previous
study of statistics is also useful.
Operations Reserach
The most important thing is that you are
comfortable with and proficient in mathematics.
This can be gained through NCEA Level 3
mathematics with calculus and mathematics
with statistics. Students should also have an
interest in solving problems for people and good
communication skills.
To specialise in this field some concurrent study
at UC in economics, accounting and computing
is highly desirable.
Operations Management
The most important thing is that you are
comfortable with and proficient in mathematics.
This can be gained through NCEA Level 3
mathematics with calculus and mathematics
with statistics. Students should also have an
interest in solving problems for people and good
communication skills.
To specialise in this field some concurrent study
at UC in economics, accounting and computing
is highly desirable.
Software Development
First-year courses do not assume any previous
computing experience. A mathematical
background is important for students who
intend to advance beyond first year.
Students with excellent achievement in NCEA/Scholarship and who have completed the
Computer Science STAR programme will be
considered for direct entry into second-year
Computer Science courses.
The Department of Computer Science and
Software Engineering runs some non-credit
preparatory courses in summer to help students
get the most out of their study during the
year, including a course for students who are
candidates for direct entry to 200-level. For more
information go to www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz/open/teaching/classes/summerprogramme
Strategic Management
There are no formal requirements for those wishing to study Strategic Management. An interest in human behaviour and social sciences such as psychology, sociology, political science and education is advantageous. Good communication skills, both written and interpersonal, are important – those who have studied English to an advanced level at school would benefit from the skills they have developed. A sound understanding and previous study of statistics is also useful.
Taxation and Accounting
While some previous study of accounting is useful preparation, it is not essential to have studied accounting at secondary school level. With the growing importance and use in accountancy of mathematical methods and statistical tools, a background in mathematics and statistics is advantageous. Students with very good NCEA Level 3 results in accounting may be offered direct entry to second-year AFIS courses at the discretion of the Head of Department.
