To develop high quality graduates with a sound understanding of the dynamic and
changing environment in which management takes place which will enable application of
that knowledge at both operational and strategic levels in a range of industries and
organisations.

On successful completion of this qualification at year three, students will have the ability to: * Apply specialised technical knowledge and skills to a specific business field(s), along with abilities for adapting and/or generalising these to other business fields * Apply a broad range of generic business skills, principles and practices, and be able to mentor and motivate others in such application * Employ creative skills and apply them in an organised approach to problem solving * Display well-developed critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour. These abilities also enable strategic thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing global environment * Recognise, adopt, and where necessary, instil in others the proper ethical dimensions inherent in business decision making having particular regard for issues of social responsibility and sustainable practice * Exercise self-direction and adopt independent working practices, and an ability to foster these in others * Accept responsibility for the quality of their own work outcomes, and where applicable, for the quality of others' work outcomes * Apply independent learning skills that encourage the regular accessing of new knowledge and information * Use effective communication and well-developed inter-personal skills, and an ability to foster these in others * Initiate, inspire, guide, supervise and reward (as appropriate) the work of others * Work effectively in group situations, as a leader or a follower, as appropriate * Adapt to, and work effectively in diverse cultural contexts and work environments, encouraging others to do likewise * Use technologies and communication systems effectively * Understand the relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to applied management in New Zealand/Aotearoa

Graduates will be able to pursue further study in related fields.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Management are required to meet the following
minimum entry requirements:
* NCEA Level 3
* Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of:
o 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
* Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above , made up of:
o 5 credits in reading
o 5 credits in writing
* Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
o achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a
range of subjects, or
o unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627-
all three required).
A mature applicant who does not meet the above requirements is required to demonstrate
suitability through providing evidence of industry experience, and/or substantiated, relevant
alternative qualifications.
Entry Requirements for international applicants
International Students
International students must meet the minimum academic entry criteria and the English
language requirements as identified.
International applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to produce
evidence of English language proficiency. A minimum IELTS overall band score (Academic)
of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.