Councillor graduates with first class honours

 

Kaipara district councillor Jonathan Larsen (pictured right) has recently graduated from Massey University, earning a Master of Business Administration (Executive) degree with first class honours.

The intensive two-year course included business law, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, logistics, leadership, strategy, and an extensive business research project on financial modelling.

“Completing the course gives me further confidence when looking out for the interests of ratepayers, and presiding over the district’s $60 million annual budget,” says Mr Larsen.

“The strategy, finance and leadership components of the course have proven particularly useful.” During the course a range of New Zealand businesses were studied, along with a two-week study tour of companies and state entities in Chile and Argentina.

“The programme allowed me to build networks across the private and public sectors, and look closely at local and international commerce,” said Mr Larsen.