The aim of this degree is to produce high quality graduates who have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate in New Zealand and internationally that will enable them to apply that knowledge at both organisational and strategic levels in a range of industries and organisations. This knowledge and expertise will be underpinned by a breadth of business expertise, which includes an historical perspective of business development within New Zealand and an understanding of multicultural influences on business operation. Graduates will understand and have the skills to implement sustainable focused business practices. On reaching the workplace, graduates will be able to integrate into their work environment quickly, having already spent time through their course of study in a work context applying the knowledge and skills of the curriculum.

On successful completion of this qualification, graduates will have the ability to:
* Apply specialised technical knowledge and skills to business;
* Apply a broad range of generic business skills, principles and practices, including safety in the working environment;
* Employ creative skills and apply them in an organised approach to problem solving;
* Use strategic thinking and critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour in a constantly changing business environment;
* Apply ethical dimensions inherent in business decision making having particular regard for issues of social responsibility and sustainable practice;
* Apply self-management skills and adopt independent working practices in a business setting;
* Apply independent learning skills to business practice to access new knowledge and information;
* Apply professional communication and leadership skills in diverse cultural contexts and work environments;
* Select and utilise digital technologies to meet business purposes;
* Integrate knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi - Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to applied management in Aotearoa New Zealand .

This qualification equips learners for further study, such as graduate diplomas and master degrees.

Applicants under 20 years require a minimum of NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance.

Applicants over 20 years need to provide evidence of their ability to 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.