Bachelor of Applied Management
Business & Management
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A three-year business degree focused on applied management, offering real-world industry experience, workplace internships, and electives to tailor your learning towards your career goals in business and management.
NZ$8,499
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 24 hours per week
NZ$8,499
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply management theory in real-world contexts
Demonstrate the ability to use business and management principles in operational and strategic workplace settings.
Complete an industry internship and research project
Undertake an internship with a real-world business, including the design and completion of a research project addressing a real organisational issue.
Specialise through elective options
Build depth of knowledge in elective areas—such as accounting, event management, human resource management, or sales and marketing—to shape a customised study pathway.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Applied Management at Otago Polytechnic delivers a business degree grounded in practical, real-world learning. Students engage in case studies, workplace-based assignments, and a third-year internship with a research project, enabling them to gain valuable business connections and hands-on experience. Elective options allow students to specialise in areas of interest, including Accounting, Event Management, Human Resource Management, and Sales and Marketing. The programme is taught at both Dunedin and Auckland International Campuses, with flexible study options (including work-based learning pathways for experienced professionals). Graduates acquire skills to work in a range of operational and strategic management roles and are supported to progress into postgraduate business study.
Course Content
- Business Functions
- Business Environment
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Change and Innovation
- Business Planning
- Organisational Management and Compliance
- Introduction to Leadership
- Managing Projects
- Business Research
- Business Analytics
- Organisational Research Design
- Professional Project/Internship
- Accounting (focus area option)
- Event Management (focus area option)
- Human Resource Management (focus area option)
- Sales and Marketing (focus area option)
- Electives: Design Thinking, Contemporary Communication, Tourism Principles, Organisational Behaviour, Employment Relations, Event Logistics, Strategic Planning for Small Business, Event Planning, Project Management, Services Marketing Management, Human Resources, Consumer Behaviour, Introduction to Finance, Law of Business Entities, Advanced Human Resource Management, Event Marketing and Partnership, Event Project, International Marketing, Contemporary Issues in Organisations, Organisational Strategy
Entry Requirements
If under 20: NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above (5 reading, 5 writing), and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above.
If over 20: Evidence of industry experience and/or alternative qualifications such as the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5).
International: Equivalent secondary school qualification to New Zealand's NCEA levels 1–3.
English Language: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band score lower than 5.5) OR equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Business ManagerEvent ManagerHuman Resources CoordinatorMarketing CoordinatorProject ManagerOperations AnalystSales Executive
Build skills in these industries
BusinessManagement
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
