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 Internship 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 Internship 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 Marketing
- Accountancy and Management
- Marketing and Management
Upon successful completion of this programme, you can go onto further study in Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business or Master of Applied Business programmes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Organisations in a New Zealand Context (BEBP5105) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To identify the risks, ethical behaviour and bi-cultural nature of business entities in New Zealand. |
| Business Environments (BEBP5106) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To analyse the environment in which business entities operate and to address identified performance issues and risks. |
| Business Functions (BEBP5107) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate how the principles of relevant business functions and internal relationships influence performance improvement. |
| Principles of Change Management (BEBP5108) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To analyse change, innovation and sustainable management in business entities and make decisions for performance success. |
| Organisational Planning (BEBP5705) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To evaluate organisational planning processes to inform the creation a business plan. |
| Leadership (BEBP5706) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate aspects of leadership and reflect on insights in to individual potential and that of others to become effective leaders. |
| Project Management (BEBP5707) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To gain knowledge of project management theory and apply it to a team project. |
| Operational Management and Compliance (BEBP5708) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | To investigate operational issues and challenges in order to promote compliance and improve organisational performance. |
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