Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Applied Management
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Organisation Management
Strategic Purpose Statement
The aim of the degree is to enable students to gain applied knowledge and experience in business and to develop a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate both nationally and internationally. This programme will enable graduates to apply knowledge at both operational and strategic levels in a range of industries and organisations.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Management will be able to:
1. Apply specialised technical knowledge and skills to business.
2. Apply a broad range of generic business skills, principles and practices, including safety in the working environment.
3. Employ creative skills and apply them in an organised approach to problem solving.
4. Use critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour.
5. Think strategically and be adaptable in a constantly changing global environment.
6. Apply ethical dimensions inherent in business decision making having particular regard for issues of social responsibility and sustainable practice.
7. Exercise self-management and adopt independent working practices.
8. Apply independent learning skills that encourage the regular accessing of new knowledge and information.
9. Communicate effectively in a professional manner.
10. Work effectively in diverse cultural contexts and work environments as a leader or a follower as appropriate.
11. Use digital technologies effectively.
12. Integrate knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to applied management in Aotearoa New Zealand.
13. Apply knowledge of how to influence and lead others.
Education pathways
* Graduate Diploma in another specialisation or discipline
* Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Management and Business related disciplines
* Master in Business related disciplines such as:
- Master of Commerce and Management (research) (Lincoln University)
- Master of Accounting and Finance (taught) (Lincoln University)
- Master of Tourism Management (taught) (Lincoln University)
- Master of Global Management and Marketing (taught) (Lincoln University)
Employment pathways
Graduates are likely to enter the following fields as employees or contractors, or in their own ventures within New Zealand or internationally depending on their specialisation:
* Accounting: public, for profit and not-for-profit sectors in accounting roles.
* Business Information Systems: systems analysis, business analysis and ICT project management.
*Business Transformation and Change: project leadership, change management/advisory roles, coaching, training/learning and development, strategic planning, performance management, and organisational development roles.
* Event Management: fundraising, conferences, festivals, community events, arts and tourism event management, facility based event management, public relations, sponsorship and marketing.
* Food and Beverage Management: food and beverage supervisory/manager in a range of hospitality organisations.
* Hospitality Management: supporting or running business units or enterprises in the hospitality sector or starting a new hospitality focused business.
* Hotel Management: rooms division, food and beverage, human resource management, and marketing and sales management.
* Human Resource Management: generalist advisory human resource roles within a generalist human resource team in medium to large organisations, or as a generalist operational human resource officer in a small organisation.
* Innovation and Entrepreneurship: entrepreneurial ventures, work as business advisors in the areas of product development and innovation management, or manage new or established ventures poised for high-growth.
* Marketing and Sales: marketing and sales management, retail management, marketing research, market analyst, advertising, public relations.
* Operations and Production Management: management and consultancy in industry, and supervision of manufacturing or logistics technicians.
* Personal Financial Planning: financial advisors (financial planning, insurance, investment and estate planning).
* Project Management: project managers as well as management roles requiring expertise in planning, execution, and closing of business projects.
* Retail Management: marketing, sales, category management, merchandising, logistics and supply chain work and management.
* Sport Management: sporting and recreational event managers, recreational centre managers, facility managers, gym and recreational centre managers, sports team managers, sport development coordinators.
* Strategic Management: change manager, strategic planner, strategic analyst, business developer.
* Supply Chain Logistics: supply chain and logistics, ranging from procurement, production and distribution opportunities in industries such as aviation, construction, manufacturing, retail etc.
* Tourism Management: tourism festival event management, local and national council event co-ordination, airport operational management positions, management positions in any transport sector, policy planning of tourism destinations, marketing and communications positions in national and local tourism organisations and destination branding within tourism organisations.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
- Academic Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
*14 credits at level 3 in each of three approved* subjects, and
*Literacy - 10 credits at level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and
*Numeracy - 10 credits at level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact Ara for requirements.

- Alternative Requirements
Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills while not meeting the above requirements may be approved for alternative entry. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available.

- English Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not their first language may also be required to provide evidence of English language skills as listed below. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact us for an assessment.
* IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart on Ara Institute of Canterbury's website.
Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.

Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number CH3988
Status Current
Created 2023-06-22 10:32:28.087
Next Review 2025-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
The programme comprises core courses in accounting, professional communication, business heritage, culture and sustainability, commercial law, economics, introduction to marketing, business computing, management, applied management, research methodology. The programme includes majors in: accounting, business information systems, business transformation and change, event management, food and beverage management, hotel management, human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, operations and production management, project management, sales and marketing, sport management, strategic management, tourism management, hospitality management, applied management, personal financial planning, retail management and supply chain logistics.

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