Bachelor of Applied Management

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Management at Otago Polytechnic is a three-year Level 7 business degree taught at the Auckland International Campus. It covers leadership, project management, marketing and organisational strategy.

Year 3 includes a 300-hour internship with a local organisation, supported by a workplace supervisor and an academic supervisor. The Auckland campus programme is offered by Future Skills Academy under a sub-contract with Otago Polytechnic.

What You'll Study

• Year 1: Business Environments, Business Functions, Leadership, Principles of Change Management, Project Management, Business Planning
• Year 2: Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning and Control, Market Development and Sales, Research Methods
• Year 3: Organisational Strategy, Managing Innovation and Change, International Marketing, Implementing Sustainable Practice, Internship Project

Why Choose This Programme?

• Four intakes: start in February, April, July or October.
• Internship: 300 hours in a New Zealand organisation in Year 3.
• Diploma pathway: the Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Business leads into Year 2.

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Entry Requirements

• NCEA Level 3 or an equivalent overseas qualification; international applicants are assessed individually.
• English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent.
• Applicants over 20 can apply with industry experience or alternative qualifications.
• Need help with your English test? See our IELTS and PTE coaching.