Nine students, with the potential to become successful entrepreneurs or top-class executives in public or private sector companies began their exciting and eventful journey as students of the College of Business at Massey University.
Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the College Professor Lawrence Rose described them as ‘Future Leaders of New Zealand,’ at a reception held in the North Shore City (Albany) Campus on March 2.
He said the University would encourage the new entrants to be involved in other activities, since students learn both inside and outside their classrooms.
“Hopefully we will see you join a variety of different clubs, enter competitions and join the Dean’s List,” Professor Rose said.
The new entrants were among 66 students selected from the three Campuses of the University (Palmerston North, Auckland and Wellington) for their leadership skills and achievements in leadership and sports while at secondary school.
Each of the selected students would receive $5000 towards course fees to support them in their studies.
Among the students selected were head boys and girls, senior prefects, team captains and leaders of cultural or elite groups.
College clubs include a Beta Alpha Psi Chapter for Accounting, Finance and Information Systems students, Massey League Business Case Studies Competition, Investment Club for Finance students and the Business Student Group. Membership benefits include opportunities to travel overseas.
Captains’ Club students Mitchell Houlbrooke (third year Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Arts) and Michelle Wilson (Second year Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy and Study Group Leader) addressed the new entrants and apprised them of the opportunities for academic and self-development at Massey University.
“Take your learning into the real world. A lot of people separate education time and real-life but real-life is education time and everything you learn in your classes is relevant to your future career. It is just like learning a new language,” Mr Houlbrooke said.
Ms Wilson said, “There are really good opportunities here and you can enhance the value of your CV. So, why not get involved?”
The picture here shows (front row, from left) Josie Carter (Kingsway School), Anna McCaughan (Whangaparaoa College), Kristina Montgomerie (Taupo Nui-a-Tia College), Mike Campbell (Orewa College) and Business Student Group President Alyssa Jouk; Second row (from left) Morgan Lee (Christchurch Girls High School), Robert McConnachie (Rosmini College), Daniel Holt (Long Bay College); Back row (from left) Aidan Moyle (Kerikeri High School), College of Business Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Lawrence Rose and Renee Kutia (Westlake Girls’ High School)
