OHbaby! Forums : Massey vs Open Polytech - study https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:55:31 +0000 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29660 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I did my bachelor degree through...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=828488&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#828488 Author: jaz
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Posted: 06 November 2009 at 1:26pm

I did my bachelor degree through The Open Polytechnic then my masters degree through Massey University and found them both much of a muchness. I liked being able to use the distance libary and always found it easy to get in touch with the lecturers to get help. One of the lecturers at TOP told me they worked with Massey Extramural to write courses so both taught the same thing anyway. I enjoyed the block courses at Massey but was pleased not to have to attend them at TOP because it would have been a struggle around work and parenting. You do have to be disciplined to do distance study though. ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=828488&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#828488 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Maths isn&#039;t too bad for me...one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825380&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825380 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 03 November 2009 at 10:46pm

Maths isn't too bad for me...one of my friends actually did the accounting paper this year and got like an A+ so she will be a great help!!!]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825380&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825380 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Good Luck Kate, I&#039;ve done...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825289&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825289 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 03 November 2009 at 9:36pm

Good Luck Kate,

I've done both subject, hope you like maths. Stats I found hard after being away from school for so long. ]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:36:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825289&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825289 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Yay Kate! I did one semester...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825160&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825160 Author: Maya
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Posted: 03 November 2009 at 8:29pm

Yay Kate!

I did one semester of my undergrad thru Open Polytech - I took a semester off from my Unitec degree when Maya was born and studied extramurally instead, then cross-credited it back to my original degree and went back to Unitec for my last semester to finish up.

I did my postgrad thru Massey Extramural a few years later.

I found them much of a muchness to be honest. I never had any issues getting in touch with lecturers/support people at either institution. Open Polytech were awesome about letting me take 4-mth old Maya to a contact course coz she was still being fully breastfed. If I was going to study again (which will never, never happen!) I wouldn't hesitate to go back to either.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:29:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=825160&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#825160 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Thanks for your help ladies!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=824631&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#824631 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 03 November 2009 at 12:59pm

Thanks for your help ladies! I am now enrolled in Accounting and Statistics for Business over summer school, to go towards the BBS...they allow a maximum of 2 papers for Summer School because of the time involved. Exciting!!]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:59:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=824631&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#824631 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Kate it also depends on how long...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=823734&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#823734 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 5:55pm

Kate it also depends on how long the SS semester is. While doing 30 credits does make you FT if the SS semester is les than 12 weeks (I think) then you aren't FT. I used to know all the FT and PT crap but I can't remember it right now. I know a bit about the BBS you want to do so can answer those Q's. And with the FT over SS call SL they will def know about that.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:55:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=823734&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#823734 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I did one paper through Massey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=823255&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#823255 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 1:27pm

I did one paper through Massey extramurally while I was doing my BCA. They were fab, like the others have said the resources are great and it's all really well organised. If you need help or assistance it's a phone call or an email away. So another thumbs up for Massey!]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:27:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=823255&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#823255 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I&#039;m studying with Open Polytechnic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822781&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822781 Author: Hunnybunny
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 7:52am

I'm studying with Open Polytechnic now... They are Ok I guess... I gotta admit haven't really done alot. But they are helpful when I ring up.

I'm only doing a basic computer admin course though, pretty much just to keep my mind going for the next wee while ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:52:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822781&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822781 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Oh wicked, thanks Hopes...that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822779&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822779 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 7:51am

Oh wicked, thanks Hopes...that means 2 papers for summer school which is well doable!! I will double check though ]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:51:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822779&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822779 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : linda wrote:Mrsg1 How are you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822762&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822762 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 7:36am

Originally posted by linda linda wrote:

Mrsg1 How are you finding Health Science. I'm looking to do it part time next year in Wellington (am going to do the papers that can be cross credited to Nursing should I decide to go down that track). I haven't studied for 20 odd years so I am very daunted about the whole process (sorry to steal the thread minik8e)


I don't start until next year so sorry can't help you. I'll let you know when I do. The major I'm doing can only be done in Palmy, Wellington or Extramurally.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:36:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822762&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822762 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Oh, I can help with that. One...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822740&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822740 Author: Hopes
Subject: 29660
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:09am

Oh, I can help with that. One EFT = 100 credits. So you'll need to be enrolled in at least 30 credits.

A standard full-time year at Massey is 120 credits, which is a little over one EFT.

You should probably check that with the Massey staff though, just in case - I work at Waikato Uni, so while I'm pretty confident about my info Massey could have tweaked something since I last heard.



Edited by Hopes]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:09:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822740&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822740 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Cool as Linda Bex, is there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822641&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822641 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 9:19pm

Cool as Linda

Bex, is there a way that I can figure out how much EFTS a paper is? I am trying to decide how many Summer School papers to do, and I need at least 0.3 EFTS...]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:19:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822641&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822641 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Mrsg1 How are you finding Health...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822586&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822586 Author: linda
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:44pm

Mrsg1 How are you finding Health Science. I'm looking to do it part time next year in Wellington (am going to do the papers that can be cross credited to Nursing should I decide to go down that track). I haven't studied for 20 odd years so I am very daunted about the whole process (sorry to steal the thread minik8e)]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:44:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822586&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822586 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I forgot to mention I went with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822558&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822558 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:27pm

I forgot to mention I went with Massey as PINZ doesn't recognise Quals from Open Polytech a lot of professional orgs don't. something to bare in mind good luck with it ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:27:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822558&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822558 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Yeah I did, and I also did my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822555&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822555 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:25pm

Yeah I did, and I also did my real estate cert thru open poly, tbh its not really worth it.

I did 127.241 Real Estate Valuation and Management managed to get a B- mostly cause I flunked the exam.
The contact course was invaluable highly recommend going its also great studying with other extramurals with different work experiences and not fresh 18 year olds.

If you do the valuation paper I've got the text book you can have it if you want.
I was working in the industry at the time and found that really helped with my studies. ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:25:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822555&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822555 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : mrsg - you did the Valuation and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822541&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822541 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:15pm

mrsg - you did the Valuation and Property Management aspect at one stage didn't you? That is what I am looking at.

I have done study through TOPNZ already, including some this year, and haven't found it too bad, but of course a degree is another level. It sounds like everyone is pretty happy with what Massey offered though!!

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:15:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822541&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822541 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I used to work for Massey so am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822527&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822527 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:02pm

I used to work for Massey so am biased and think they are great. If you have any questions about Massey PM and I can try and help you.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:02:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822527&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822527 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I agree with everything MrsG said. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822520&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822520 Author: MamaT
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 7:58pm

I agree with everything MrsG said.

 

I did one course through the Open Polytech about 18 months ago and didn't find any support network or anything with it.

 

I studied through Massey internally and did 2 or 3 papers over my 3 years extramurally and had heaps of support - the block courses for the papers were fantastic too.

 

As the others said too - I would definately prefer to employ someone who has qualifications through Massey rather than Open Polytech

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822520&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822520 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : With Massey you can attend lectures...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822515&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822515 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 7:57pm

With Massey you can attend lectures and study extramurally if you want to, obviously you have to live near campus. I've managed to find a tutorial that fits in around work which is awesome.
The Massey online stuff for the BBS is fantastic, I couldn't have passed without it and I got 80% in my assignments.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:57:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822515&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822515 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I did a year full-time, and a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822461&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822461 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 6:56pm

I did a year full-time, and a semester part-time through Massey extramural. I was doing a BA. I love Massey but decided I didn't have the motivation for distance study.

The lecturers are really easy to get hold of. The contact courses were well organised and informative (not really essential though for the papers I was doing). The library service was awesome, very prompt and free! Marks always back in the specified time length, and the lecturers were understanding about extensions.

If you want to know anything else feel free to PM.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:56:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822461&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822461 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I studied at Massey for a year...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822417&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822417 Author: Hopes
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 6:18pm

I studied at Massey for a year (on campus) and enjoyed it. I've heard really good things about their extramural courses. I think you'd find that most people would give more weight to a Massey paper than a Open Poly one when looking at your quals.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:18:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822417&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822417 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I did some of my BSc through Massey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822361&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822361 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:07pm

I did some of my BSc through Massey extramural, and agree with the comments above. Found the lecturers easy to contact, and the library service is great.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:07:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822361&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822361 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I&#039;ve studied with both two...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822360&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822360 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:06pm

I've studied with both two different courses and Massey was far better than Open Polytech much better support and the contact courses are really good.
Open Polytech were useless took ages to get course material and even longer to get marks back.

Also personally I prefer that Massey is actually a University and the qualifications have a better standing within industries

I've done business course through both PM if you want to know anything about them.

I'm now doing Health Science with Massey, I looked at the Open Poly option but it wasn't as good.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822360&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822360 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : I did my BBS through Massey extramurally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822358&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822358 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:01pm

I did my BBS through Massey extramurally and found it good (although I dont have anything to compare it with).

I studied while working fulltime, so it fitted in with my schedule, the resources were concise and easy to understand and I could contact lecturers if I had a problem with the work.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:01:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822358&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822358 <![CDATA[Massey vs Open Polytech - study : Has anyone studied with either...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822351&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822351 Author: minik8e
Subject: 29660
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 4:53pm

Has anyone studied with either of these providers extramurally, and how did you find them?

I am looking to possibly start a Bachelor in Business, or something similar, and need to decide which institute would work better for me.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:53:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29660&PID=822351&title=massey-vs-open-polytech-study#822351