Bachelor of Applied Management

Learn in an interactive learning environment that reflects the changing nature of business nationally and globally. You will gain an understanding of the factors that impact people’s behaviour in organisations, learn processes to manage projects and change in the workplace, and explore developing and managing people. You have the opportunity to apply your learning to the real world in an industry project.

NorthTec delivers this degree programme in collaboration with six other Te Pūkenga subsidiaries in New Zealand. Sharing resources, knowledge and research capabilities ensures our students benefit from the latest teaching and management practices to ensure their future success.

Study Pathways

The first year of this degree (Level 5) is aligned with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) - offered through Open Polytechnic and other Te Pūkenga providers. Once completed, learners progress into year 2 (Level 6) of the Bachelor of Applied Management at NorthTec.

Year 1

(Te Pūkenga offerings are available to domestic students only)

• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Administration and Technology) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Marketing and Sales) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management) [Te Pūkenga]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Business Information Systems) [NorthTec Auckland Campus -International Only]
• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Leadership and Management) [NorthTec Auckland Campus - International Only]

Year 2 & 3 – NorthTec

A range of majors and elective courses are offered in this programme and may vary in each academic year.

Project Management

Whangārei only - Gain the skills and expertise to manage projects from start to finish, to deliver projects on time and to budget. Managing projects is an exciting career path and can be utilised anywhere in the world. You will develop the theory and practical applications required of project managers and also have the opportunity to join the NZ Project Management Institute and complete their professional examinations.

Business Information Systems

Auckland only - Skills covered range from e-commerce and web design through to financial information systems and programming.

Alternate Pathways

Students who have completed the NZIM Diploma in Management, New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) or New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) or similar at NorthTec or other institutions are welcomed and encouraged to transfer their courses to Bachelor of Applied Management.

Students who have completed courses in the Bachelor of Applied Management programme at Otago Polytechnic, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Manukau Institute of Technology or other tertiary institutions will receive the specified credit for those courses where NorthTec has appropriate approvals in place.

On completion of this programme, you will have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which management takes place, enabling you to apply your knowledge at both operational and strategic levels in a range of industries, businesses and professions including: Professionally Qualified Accountant, Project Manager, Business Consultant, Strategic Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Manager, Business Development Manager, Chief Executive, Sales and Marketing Manager, Hospitality, Account Manager, Government, Health, Human Resource Manager.