Bachelor of Applied Management (Business transformation and change)

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage businesses in a rapidly changing environment. Students will learn how to identify and respond to changes in the market, navigate organizational complexity, and drive innovation and growth. The course covers topics such as strategic management, organizational behavior, leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on the practical application of theoretical concepts in real-world settings.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in business management, consulting, or entrepreneurship. It is also suitable for working professionals looking to upskill and advance their careers. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and group projects, providing students with a practical and interactive learning experience.

Transform Your Business Career at Waikato Institute of Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology is an ideal choice for students pursuing the Bachelor of Applied Management (Business transformation and change) due to its strong reputation for business education and research. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities, expert teaching staff, and a vibrant campus culture. Students will benefit from small class sizes, personalized support, and opportunities to connect with industry partners and gain practical experience.

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.