Why Study / Key Benefits

The former Organisational Technology Management major was designed for students interested in the intersection of business, people, data and technology rather than the technical programming focus of computer science.

Massey described the major as developing an understanding of the impact of technology and data on organisations, with an emphasis on the human and organisational aspects of computer-based information systems.

Key benefits included:

• Understanding how organisations use technology and information systems.
• Developing skills in technology management, data-informed decision-making and organisational problem-solving.
• Learning to work with programmers, systems analysts, technology vendors and business stakeholders.
• Building business communication, leadership, critical-thinking and presentation skills.
• Developing knowledge relevant to technology projects, governance, risk and organisational change.
• Access to Massey Business School's links with businesses and community organisations, including internship opportunities.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The former Organisational Technology Management major is documented in Massey's 2025 Bachelor of Business regulations.

Its 120-credit structure included:

Compulsory courses:

• 157151 Living and Working with Technology – 15 credits
• 157216 Management, Analytics and Decision Making – 15 credits
• 157241 Technology Trends for Organisations – 15 credits
• 157340 Organisational Knowledge Management – 15 credits
• 157350 Technology Governance and Risk Management – 15 credits
• 157394 Managing Technology Projects and Programmes – 15 credits

Compulsory capstone:

• 152399 Integrative Management – 15 credits

The remaining major requirement included approved subject-course options, including:

• 115388 Internship in Business – 30 credits
• 115389 Business Internship – 15 credits
• 153204 Negotiation Principles – 15 credits
• 157240 Social Media Networks for Business – 15 credits
• 158235 Networks, Security and Privacy – 15 credits.

The subjects covered technology in organisational contexts, management analytics, technology trends, organisational knowledge, governance and risk, technology projects and programmes, and business integration.

The broader BBus also requires a substantial business core. The current 2027 core includes:

• Accounting for Business Decisions
• Economic Foundations of Global Business
• Finance for Business and Life
• People, Work and Organisations
• Marketing: Creating Value
• Business in the Digital Age
• Responsible Leadership in Business
• Sustainable Business Operations
• One approved core option.

Disciplines / Specialisations

Historically, Organisational Technology Management was one of the BBus majors.

Massey's older BBus regulations listed the following major/minor areas, including Organisational Technology Management:

• Accountancy
• Agribusiness
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Economics
• Global Communication
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Organisational Technology Management
• Property
• Sport Business Management
• Strategic Communication
• Web-Based Information Systems.

For 2027, Massey lists these BBus majors:

• Accountancy
• Business Analytics
• Digital Business and Innovation
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Planning and Advice
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Property.

Programme Highlights

For the former Organisational Technology Management major:

• 120-credit BBus major.
• Focus on business applications of technology rather than pure software development.
• Included technology management, organisational knowledge, analytics, governance, risk and technology projects.
• Included a business-focused capstone.
• Offered pathways into information-systems and technology-management careers.
• Internship options were available within Massey Business School.

Career Outcomes

The former Organisational Technology Management major was designed for roles where business and technology intersect.

Massey's published career examples include:

• Information systems specialist
• Application consultant
• Business analyst
• Technology procurement specialist
• Business intelligence analyst
• Information management specialist
• Agile project manager
• Knowledge manager
• IT project manager
• IT consultant
• Social media specialist
• Technical sales representative
• Quality assurance analyst
• Data analyst.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The most important current update is that Organisational Technology Management is no longer a new-entry major.

• The 2025 BBus regulations still contained Organisational Technology Management as a 120-credit major.
• Massey's 2026 academic material documents Organisational Technology Management as being replaced/redeveloped.
• Massey's current BBus page lists Digital Business and Innovation instead.
• The supplied Organisational Technology Management programme URL currently returns 404, reinforcing that it is no longer presented as a current standalone programme page.
• The current 2027 BBus major list does not include Organisational Technology Management.

International Student Visa Requirements

For an international student physically studying the BBus in New Zealand, the relevant immigration route is generally the Fee Paying Student Visa.

Immigration New Zealand currently states that this visa:

• Costs from NZD 850.
• Allows a stay of up to four years, depending on the circumstances.
• Requires an offer of place from an approved education provider.
• Requires evidence of sufficient tuition funding or an appropriate scholarship.
• Requires evidence of sufficient living funds or an acceptable sponsor.
• Requires acceptable insurance.
• Requires applicants to meet other applicable visa requirements.
• Is applied for online.
• Immigration New Zealand recommends applying at least three months before planned travel.