Programme overview
Management is about relationships – the art and science of people and process. Study the Bachelor of Business (Management) and you'll gain an understanding of how business operates and how to effectively manage resources and operations. This programme is designed with teamwork and project based coursework to best prepare you for success in the workplace. The second year narrows your focus on your choice of either Human Resources or Operations, and you will then apply what you’ve developed in your Industry Based Learning (IBL) work placement, so you get practical experience before you even graduate.
Human resource management focuses on understanding people and relationships at work, and how these can be moved and changed as needed. You’ll learn about human resource (HR) strategy and planning, recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management systems and employment contracts.
Operations focus on designing and controlling processes. You’ll learn about a broad range of operations functions, including forecasting, inventory management, process improvement, work methods, production planning, quality and supply chain management.
Highlights
- Real world skills: our programme has been developed with input from national and international business leaders
- Accredited: this qualification is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Management and Leadership (NZIML)
- Specialised: you can choose to specialise in either human resource management or service operations
- Internship: Our Industry Based Learning (IBL) is a cut above the rest with relevant project and work tasks related to your area of specialisation within an organisation
- Flexible: part-time study options are available, and some courses offered as evening classes or during Summer School (Dec/Jan)
Double majors. In a world of change and complexity, it's an advantage to have multiple skills and to be adaptable. A double major can be completed within three and a half to four years of full-time study.
Double majors widen your area of expertise and can generate a wide variety of job opportunities.
- Accountancy and Finance
- Accountancy and Marketing
- Accountancy and Management
- Finance and Management
- Finance and Marketing
- Marketing and Management
Upon successful completion of this programme you can go onto further study in Postgraduate Diploma in Business or Master of Business programmes given that you have achieved the required work experience.
Admission requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
- 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
- 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
4. If English is a second language you are required to have one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don’t have NCEA? We also accept:
- A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.
For more information download the programme regulations:
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Business (ACTY5200) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To introduce students to the role of accounting information in business decision-making and to analyse and interpret financial statements. |
| Information Systems and Applications (ACTY5230) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to gain an understanding of how information systems are used in a modern organisation and to be able to apply software skills to business related problems. |
| Law of Business Obligations (ACTY5320) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To provide students with an in depth understanding of legal rules and fundamental legal obligations in the New Zealand business environment. |
| Business Statistics (ACTY5401) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To introduce students to the importance of research and data collection in business and apply quantitative methods and statistical analysis to data. |
| Introduction to Professional Practice (Part 2) (ACTY5700) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | The aim of this course is to build on student’s knowledge of successful Business practices gained from Introduction to Professional Practice Part A. A theme running throughout the course is a focus on ethical business practices which acts as a foundation for later courses within the Bachelor degree programme. Throughout the course students will be expected to engage in individual and collaborative learning and assessment events. Students will continue to develop and refine their professional profile through the development of a portfolio of evidence. The course will enable students to continue to develop their digital, information and academic literacies for tertiary study. |
| Management Today (BSNS5390) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable students to examine the role and functions of organisations in New Zealand and globally. |
| Introduction to Professional Practice (Part 1) (BSNS5600) | 15 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To enable the development of business and academic skills in order to enhance personal development of communication, numeracy and literacy. |
