Massey alumni gathered with new students in Singapore.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Students and Global Engagement Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly and Massey Business School Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Jonathan Elms hosted an event with Massey alumni and first-time students ahead of the commencement of a new trimester in Singapore.
The event marks the introduction of a second Massey qualification being offered at PSB Academy, a private tertiary education institution in Singapore. The Bachelor of Information Sciences with a double major in computer science and information technology is now available, in addition to the Master of Analytics which is already offered in Singapore.
While an official launch is planned for 2025 when the Bachelor of Business begins, Dr McGonagle-Daly says it was important to recognise Massey’s past and future students in Singapore.
“Transnational education offers strategic opportunities for Massey to continue to extend our impact globally,” Dr McGonagle-Daly says.
“Celebrating our alumni alongside our newest cohort of offshore students was a fantastic way to recognise Massey’s current global impact. The expansion into Singapore is a key move for Massey’s future as we aim to have 5,000 offshore students study Massey programmes outside of New Zealand.”
L-R: Ben Burrows (General Manager, Education NZ), Dr Tere McGonagle-Daly (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Students and Global Engagement, Massey), Professor Jonathan Elms (Pro Vice-Chancellor MBS) and Derrick Chang (Chief Operating Officer, PSB Academy).
The programmes offered in Singapore operate on a trimester model that not only allows students to complete their studies faster and move into the workforce but will also ensure programmes are more affordable overall.
In addition to the Bachelor of Business launching early next year, Massey plans to introduce a Master of Arts in Media Studies, a Master of Management and a Bachelor of Design in 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Other qualifications will be added over time.
The enhanced collaboration agreement between Massey and PSB Academy is the first of its kind for a New Zealand university in Singapore. It gives local students in Singapore and international students the chance to gain a Massey qualification outside of New Zealand. It also provides the opportunity for Massey’s New Zealand-based students in these programmes the chance to do part of their study in Singapore.
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