Bachelor of Applied Management (Operations and Production Management)

The Bachelor of Applied Management (Operations and Production Management) is a three-year degree program that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and optimize operations and production processes in various industries. The course covers topics such as supply chain management, quality management, inventory management, project management, and lean manufacturing. Students will also learn about the latest technologies and tools used in operations and production management, such as data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence. This degree program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for a career in management, consulting, or entrepreneurship.

Additional Information

The course is designed to provide students with practical experience through internships, industrial visits, and group projects. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as logistics, procurement, or manufacturing. The degree program is taught by experienced lecturers who are experts in their field and have extensive industry experience.

Unlock Your Career Potential at Waikato Institute of Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology is a leading provider of tertiary education in New Zealand, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality courses that prepare students for successful careers. The university has state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range of academic and research programs. Students at Waikato Institute of Technology can benefit from small class sizes, personalized attention from lecturers, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals through networking events and internships.

The Bachelor of Applied Management degree is designed for those with a drive to succeed in business, with a practical focus and a flexible structure. Learners choose from a range of majors and elective modules, gaining a broad range of business skills, specialist skills, and work experience in their chosen major.

You will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and with industry professionals. Majors in this degree include:

• Human Resource Management

• Operations and Production Management

• Supply Chain Logistics

• Strategic Management

• Sales and Marketing

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Retail Management​​

• Event Management

This degree's practical focus increases employment opportunities when students graduate, with small class sizes helping to build strong one-on-one learning relationships with tutors.​ The flexible structure allows students to choose from a range of majors and a wide variety of elective modules. Students have the opportunity to study full or part-time to fit around family, life, and work commitments.

Candidates are required to have:

i) NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
  (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and
  (2) Literacy  (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and
  (3) Numeracy  (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or

ii) 72 credits at NCEA Level 2 including:
  (1) At least 14 credits in each of four subjects; and
  (2) UE Literacy   - 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing; and
  (3) UE Numeracy   - 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or

iii) Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University, or an equivalent qualification approved by the Programme Committee; or

iv) Completed an appropriate overseas School qualification; or

v) Completed a year of study at an overseas Secondary School, and gained the equivalent of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.