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Get ahead in the business world
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 major polytechnics 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.
A range of majors and elective courses are offered in this programme and may vary in each academic year. The majors available for 2020 include:
Accounting Major (Whangārei only)
The accounting major is accredited by both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia to support you to become a professionally qualified accountant and register with their respective institutes. The blend of accounting and business knowledge you’ll gain, together with professional competence you’ll develop, will open up a range of rewarding career paths.
Learn more about becoming a professionally qualified accountant.
Leadership and Management Major (Whangārei only)
There is more to management than being a good leader. It means having an understanding of the complexities of management processes, planning and the New Zealand business environment. Advance yourself – gain the tools to motivate, engage, make change, achieve objectives, manage workflows and ensure you are meeting all your necessary legal and organisational requirements as a manager.
Māori Enterprise Major (Whangārei only)
Our unique Māori World view, language and culture is an amazing point of difference recognised all over the globe! Mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) has a huge contribution to make to help design principled-based solutions throughout the business world and wider community. While designed with tangata whenua in mind, the Māori Enterprise Major is actually for anyone who is interested in Māori enterprise. The major focuses on Māori values, practices and perspectives on organisations, business and industry.
Business Information Systems Major (Auckland International only)
Skills covered range from e-commerce and web design through to financial information systems and programming.
What you will learn
This is a focused and practical study programme that will ensure you are "work ready" for employment in industry and business and provide you with a global view of business and commerce.
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Communication – The capacity to communicate skilfully in interpersonal, group and intercultural situations.
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Ethics – The capacity to think critically through the ethical issues inherent in business situations.
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Problem solving – The capacity to solve problems, accomplish tasks, think independently and contribute immediately to the organisation’s decision making.
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Mindfulness – An awareness of and respect for the diversity of the local and global business environment.
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Learning – To Learn the understanding of how they learn as individuals, how they continue to learn after their formal studies have finished and how they can contribute to organisational learning.
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Applied – Our graduates are work ready. They apply their learning during their courses to projects and real business solutions.
The core courses (papers) for all majors are:
Core Courses (All majors) |
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NZB502 - Business Environments
Aim: Apply knowledge of core business functions for operational efficiency and effectiveness. Based on case study that flows through all business functions.
Learn legal and economic principles
If you want to succeed in business, it’s essential you have a sound understanding of core legal and economic principles. You can’t afford to make mistakes in this space. This course will provide you with the security of knowing that you have a good understanding of these principles and how they are applicable in a work environment.
Understand the wider business environment
Gain the skills to manage the wider business environment and the potential impact that this might have on your business.
Learn to manage risk
It’s all very well understanding what’s happening in the business environment but how do you translate that into risk management within your business role? This course will help you gain the skills to manage risk associated with changing business influences.
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15 |
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NZB503 - Business Functions
Aim: To analyse environmental influences on a business entity.
Understand the core functions within a business
Core business functions contribute to the smooth operating of a business and its long- term success. This course will give you a sound understanding of what is entailed within various core business functions and how they contribute to the total operational package of a business.
Gain confidence and improve performance
You need to have a good understanding of business functions to feel comfortable providing advice and support within your organisation. The knowledge gained on this course will help give you the confidence to contribute and assist others with their performance across the business as a whole.
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15 |
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NZB501 - Organisations in a New Zealand Context
Aim: Learning about ethical behaviour and the bi-cultural requirements of doing business in New Zealand.
Gain a clear understanding of the New Zealand business environment
Operating at a management level requires a sound understanding of all aspects of managing a business in New Zealand. This course will give you the opportunity to review and analyse business entities from a range of perspectives in a New Zealand context.
Understand professional and ethical behaviour
Learn what professional and ethical standards are expected when doing business in New Zealand. How do you translate these from theory into practice and how do you ensure a shared understanding of these expectations with your team.
Clarity about the bi-cultural nature of New Zealand business
Our business environment is unique with increasing awareness of the need to operate effectively in a bi-cultural environment. Make sure you are aware of what this means for you and your organisation.
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NZB504 - Understanding Change
Aim: To contribute to innovation and change in organisations.
Learn how to identify innovation and change
Successful businesses are constantly looking to innovate and enact change to ensure sustainability. In this course you will learn how to contribute to that process and play a role identifying innovation and change.
Gain confidence in recommending solutions
Get the confidence to recommend changes within your business to help improve organisational performance.
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In addition to the core courses listed above, each major has further compulsory courses and elective courses. Available courses may vary in each academic year.
People who want to study business for professional development purposes can now choose to take individual courses (papers) at NorthTec. You can select individual papers/courses to suit your needs. On successful completion of a paper/course you will gain a Certificate of Proficiency. View available courses.
Study and Career Pathways
The first year of this degree is aligned with the courses for the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5).
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.
Workload & schedule
To be awarded the Bachelor of Applied Management (endorsed with specified major) students will successfully complete the following offered in the programme of study:
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360 credits with a minimum of 75 credits at Level 7; and
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a minimum of 120 credits at Level 5; and
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all core and compulsory courses specified within each major.
Most courses are worth 15 credits which equates to 150 hours of study. Students completing the Industry Project are required to complete 200 hours of work experience as part of the course.
Our lectures are supported by e-learning resources. These consist of lecture presentations, additional reading, discussion forums and other resources which help reinforce your learning.
Additional costs
There are additional costs for textbooks, which varies from $50 to $150 per course. Class materials are $50.
Admission information
Applicants under 20 years of age require a minimum of NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance.
Applicants aged 20 years or over need to must provide evidence of their ability to successfully study at tertiary level. Level 4 or 5 courses or programmes are preferred.
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of no less than 6.0 (with no bands lower than 5.5) or hold an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English Proficiency Test.
All applicants may be required to undertake an internal NorthTec English language placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.
Qualification
Bachelor of Applied Management which may be endorsed with a major: