Bachelor of Applied Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Learn in an interactive learning environment that reflects the changing nature of business nationally and globally. You will gain an understanding of the factors that impact people鈥檚 behaviour in organisations, learn processes to manage projects and change in the workplace, and explore developing and managing people. You have the opportunity to apply your learning to the real world in an industry project.
NorthTec delivers this degree programme in collaboration with six other Te P奴kenga subsidiaries in 爆走黑料. Sharing resources, knowledge and research capabilities ensures our students benefit from the latest teaching and management practices to ensure their future success.
Study Pathways
The first year of this degree (Level 5) is aligned with the 爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) - offered through Open Polytechnic and other Te P奴kenga providers. Once completed, learners progress into year 2 (Level 6) of the Bachelor of Applied Management at NorthTec.
Year 1
(Te P奴kenga offerings are available to domestic students only)
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Marketing and Sales) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- [爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management) [Te P奴kenga]]()
- 爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Business Information Systems) [NorthTec Auckland Campus -International Only]
- 爆走黑料 Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) [NorthTec Auckland Campus - International Only]
Year 2 & 3 鈥 NorthTec
A range of majors and elective courses are offered in this programme and may vary in each academic year.
Project Management
Whang膩rei only - Gain the skills and expertise to manage projects from start to finish, to deliver projects on time and to budget. Managing projects is an exciting career path and can be utilised anywhere in the world. You will develop the theory and practical applications required of project managers and also have the opportunity to join the NZ Project Management Institute and complete their professional examinations.
Business Information Systems
Auckland only - Skills covered range from e-commerce and web design through to financial information systems and programming.
Alternate Pathways
Students who have completed the NZIM Diploma in Management, 爆走黑料 Diploma in Business聽(Level 5) or 爆走黑料 Diploma in Business聽(Level 6) or similar at NorthTec or other institutions are welcomed and encouraged to transfer their courses to Bachelor of Applied Management.
Students who have completed courses in the Bachelor of Applied Management programme at Otago Polytechnic, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Manukau Institute of Technology or other tertiary institutions will receive the specified credit for those courses where NorthTec has appropriate approvals in place.
On completion of this programme, you will have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which management takes place, enabling you to apply your knowledge at both operational and strategic levels in a range of industries, businesses and professions including: Professionally Qualified Accountant, Project Manager, Business Consultant, Strategic Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Manager, Business Development Manager, Chief Executive, Sales and Marketing Manager, Hospitality, Account Manager, Government, Health, Human Resource Manager.
Entry requirements
Applicants under 20 years of age require a minimum of NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance.
Applicants aged 20 years or over need to must provide evidence of their ability to successfully study at tertiary level. Level 4 or 5 courses or programmes are preferred.
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of no less than 6.0 (with no bands lower than 5.5) or hold an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English Proficiency Test.
All applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country鈥檚 largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.