Massey Online Learning Centre opens in China

A new Massey Learning Centre has recently debuted this semester as an option for students who have been forced to remain in China due to Covid-19. The Massey Learning Centre has opened in collaboration with the Nanjing University of Finance and Economics (NUFE). The dedicated learning centre on the NUFE campus is made to cater to the needs of 80 full-time students from Massey’s Business School and 20 full-time students from the College of Creative Arts via online learning. It consists of three classrooms fitted for online streaming of lectures with WiFi and IT support. 

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Students and Global Engagement, Tere McGonagle-Daly says this is the first time Massey has delivered learning via an offshore learning centre. “Massey University has a long-standing relationship with NUFE, including a 10-year partnership with Massey Business School, and we are thrilled to partner with them on this pilot programme to provide an on-campus experience for our returning students who are unable to re-join us in New Zealand.” 

A New Zealand visa is not required to use the Massey Learning Centre, however taking up accommodation at the NUFE campus is a requirement to participate in the programme and use its services. Otherwise, the service comes at no extra cost to students besides normal Massey tuition fees. 

Classes started for students on 22 February, but they won’t be able to begin using the centre until the NUFE campus opens on 1 March.  Students will be able to move in after 26 February. All the places have been filled and applications are closed for students this semester, but there may be another opportunity for Massey students in China to apply for next semester.