Programme overview
The Transport Management pathway within the Bachelor of Applied Technology is a programme for students who are already employed or those intending to be employed in the motor trade and spare parts sales, logistics, and management.
Learn about the advances in automotive transport technology and discover how international trends affect national decisions in transport applications. Apply the principles of transport efficiency, sustainability issues, and vehicle design analysis and selection for business applications.
Learn to be socially responsible and innovative and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of entrepreneurial activities in transport management. Develop an understanding of how to conduct business and manage projects. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.
Highlights
- Students can complete Diploma in Business (Operations Management) while completing this programme; you may gain both qualifications by choosing the relevant common electives.
- Analytically examine the motor trade regulations and their application in everyday business processes.
- Develop an understanding of vehicle components, concepts, inventory systems, processes, and procedures.
- Analyze the road transport guidelines and their application in freight movements.
- Discuss fleet operations, planning, and the importance of fleet maintenance to minimize the impact of risks associated with vehicle investment.
- Develop analytical knowledge of working in logistics of goods and services
- Approaching international trade and customs in the development of New Zealand business while complying with border protection
- Students will learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected, and research-active.
Qualification pathway
Once you've completed this programme pathway, you'll receive the Bachelor of Applied Technology qualification.
Students who have chosen electives relevant to the students who have chosen electives relevant to the Graduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management) can proceed to achieve this additional qualification.
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
As a part of this requirement, you must one of the below;
- All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
- Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
And English entry requirements;
- If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2025; please check back again soon.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Skills 1 (APTE5101) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To introduce and develop effective skills for the investigations and learning required for studies in technology. |
| Technology Skills 2 (APTE5102) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To develop knowledge and understanding of industry structures, Treaty of Waitangi//Tiriti o Waitangi implications, small business practices, and use of industry software in selected areas of technology. |
