Bachelor of Applied Management
Christchurch, New Zealand
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
NZD 26,572 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fee | Indicative student services fee: $370.50/year
Ara welcomes international students to join us for a semester abroad (or longer) for a transformative experience of studying in Ōtautahi Christchurch, a living case study of a revitalised, resilient city.
Christchurch, New Zealand, a city reborn from the devastation of earthquakes and tragedy, stands as a living testament to resilience and innovation. This remarkable transformation offers a unique case study for exploring resilient cities.
Ara Institute of Canterbury has been a driving force in Christchurch's recovery. Our graduates and academics have played pivotal roles in the city's rebuild, leveraging their expertise in sustainability, architecture, and design engineering to create a brighter future.
During your studies, we will take you through foundation studies in drawing, computer-aided design, building design and related sciences. You will also study building legislation and codes as they relate to architecture.
They may be options to also specialise in architectural technology with a focus on technological subjects such as: Construction and Technology, Architecture Science or Computer-aided Design.
Ara is pleased to be able to assist students financially with a range of scholarships and grants.
We encourage you to make the most of these opportunities, which can save you thousands on fees, help you get through unexpected financial hardship, or facilitate experiences and special projects that increase learning outcomes.
Level 5
Core courses
- Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
- Applied Accounting
- Analysis of Financial Information
- Budgets for Planning and Control
- Commercial Law
- Economics
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Business Environments
- Business Functions
- Change and Innovation
- Introduction to Leadership
- Operations Management and Compliance
- Business Planning
- Managing Projects
- Introduction to Marketing
- Buyer Behaviour
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Sales and Relationship Management
Elective course(s)
- Employability Skills and Experience
Level 6
Elective course(s)
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Introduction to Finance
- Data Analytics
- Law of Business Entities
- Research Methods
- Accounting Information Systems
- Applied Employment Law
- Business-to-Business Sales and Marketing
- Customer Engagement
- Event Planning and Management
- Global Challenges; Sustainable Futures
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Leadership
- IT Service Management
- Introduction to Enterprise Intelligence and Analytics
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Marketing Planning and Control
- Organisational Behaviour
- Operations Management
- Principles of Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning for Small Business
- Special Topic Level 6
Level 7
Core courses
- Critical Reflection on Work
Elective course(s)
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Auditing and Assurance
- Professional Accounting Project
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing Practice
- Co-operative Education Project
- Event Marketing and Sponsorship
- Event Project
- Industry Project
- Preparation for Work Placement
- Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
- International Marketing
- Information Technology Governance
- Enterprise Intelligence and Analytics
- Product Development
- Advanced Project Management
- Resource Integration Management
- Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Strategic Human Resources Value
- Strategic Management
- Special Topic Level 7
- Business Transformation and Change
Career opportunities
A business qualification enables you to work in a variety of industries and roles. Depending on the specialisation, career avenues include: accountancy, business analysis, project management, change management, event management, hospitality management, human resources, health and safety, marketing and sales, operations and production management, strategic management, supply chain and logistics management, to name a few.
Study pathways
Ara offers a range of graduate diplomas in a variety of business specialisations. Alternatively, you could pathway to a Masters qualification.
A business qualification enables you to work in a variety of industries and roles. Depending on the specialisation, career avenues include: accountancy, business analysis, project management, change management, event management, hospitality management, human resources, health and safety, marketing and sales, operations and production management, strategic management, supply chain and logistics management, to name a few.
Study pathways
Ara offers a range of graduate diplomas in a variety of business specialisations. Alternatively, you could pursue a Master's qualification.
Recommended school subjects
- Maths
- English
You will be part of a friendly, inclusive community
Ara is a culturally and socially diverse community where you will enjoy a sense of belonging. You will be treated as an individual (our class sizes are small, so your tutors will know you by name) and you will be supported with an extensive range of student services and specialist support staff.
Our qualifications are world-class class
Ara is a Category 1 institute, the highest rating awarded by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). All of our qualifications are NZQA-approved and recognised internationally. Ara graduates can be found working and making a difference around the globe.
Our tutors are experts
Our tutors come from the industry and have years of on-the-job experience in their speciality area. They are committed to sharing their knowledge with you and inspiring you to achieve your study goals.
We focus on hands-on, real-life learning
Ara is known for its practical, hands-on programmes. You will learn in environments that mimic real workplaces and undertake some form of work-based learning like an internship, industry project or work placement.
You will be work-ready when you graduate
All that you do and learn at Ara will ensure your transition to the workplace is seamless and that you have the confidence and capability to contribute from your first day on the job.