Bachelor of Applied Management (Operations and Product Management)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Tell me about this area Professionals in this space plan workflows, manage resources, track performance and improve how work gets done. They balance cost, quality, speed and sustainability, working closely with teams like marketing, finance and suppliers. This field is particularly important in manufacturing and in services such as healthcare, education and hospitality. The goal is simple: create better outcomes for customers and the organisation.
Would it suit me? This area could suit you if you like solving practical problems and improving how things work. You might enjoy working with data, spotting patterns and making clear recommendations. It helps to be organised, comfortable juggling priorities and keen to work with different people. If you care about quality, customer value and real-world results, you’ll fit in well.
What will I learn?
Product lifecycle management Process design and improvement Quality management and assurance Capacity and resource planning Performance measurement and reporting Supply chain and logistics fundamentals Sustainability and responsible operations Data and analytics for decision-making
How will I learn?
Problem-based projects using real scenarios Industry case studies and applied assessments Collaborative, team-based learning activities Work integrated learning and applied projects Guest speakers and professional networking Using industry data, reports and research tools
Entry requirements
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.