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Bachelor of Applied Management
BI1401
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- Three years
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7,780* per year
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
Gain specialist skills to make your mark in the business world. 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. You will choose from a range of majors and elective modules, gaining a broad range of business skills, specialist skills, and work experience in your chosen major.
You will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and with industry professionals. Majors available in this degree include:
- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Production Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
This degree's practical focus increases employment opportunities, with small class sizes helping to build strong one-on-one learning relationships with tutors. The flexible structure allows you to choose from a range of options and a wide variety of elective modules. You have the opportunity to study full or part-time to fit around family, life, and work commitments.
"Marketing enables me to bring together the worlds of creativity and business. The study is full of real-world scenarios and practical applications. You get more than just theory from a textbook, but the ability to use it and work with it in practice."
What you will learn
You will study eight compulsory modules in your first year, giving you a strong understanding of business management before you specialise in your second and third years. All students in their final year of study will complete Applied Work Integrated Learning (AWIL). This gives you an opportunity to be placed in industry, gain valuable work experience, and complete an agreed piece of research, increasing employment chances when they graduate.
In the second year, you will study three modules specific to your major and a further three, which could either contribute to a second major or be elective modules based on the areas of interest. You will also take the Applied Management and Research Methodology core modules.
Whether you choose one or two majors, if you study full-time, you will still complete your degree in three years.
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Compulsory modules
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM500 | Introduction to Accounting | 5 | 15 | ||
| ACCY5105 | Commercial Law | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIBM550 | Introduction to Marketing | 5 | 15 | ||
| BSNS5002 | Business Environments | 5 | 15 | ||
| BSNS5003 | Business Functions | 5 | 15 | ||
| ACCY5106 | Economics | 5 | 15 | ||
| BSNS5001 | Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context | 5 | 15 | ||
| BSNS5004 | Change and Innovation | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIBM671 | Applied Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM571, BIBM577, BSNS5003 or BSNS5004 | |
| ACCY6107 | Research Methods | 6 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least four (4) level 6 modules | |
| BIBM793 | Applied Practice | 7 | 30 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major AND BIBM671 | |
| BIBM794 | Applied Research | 7 | 30 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 7 modules related to their major AND BIBM688 | |
| Or | |||||
| BIBM792 | Applied Practice for Accounting (CAANZ/CPA Accounting pathway only) | 7 | 15 | BIBM602 BIBM603 BIBM671 |
Business transformation and change
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM673 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM674 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM676 | Principles of Leadership | 6 | 15 | BIBM571, BIBM577, BSNS5003 or BSNS5004 | |
| BIBM771 | Strategic Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM780 | Business Transformation and Change | 7 | 15 | BIBM671 BIBM676 |
Event management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM630 | Event Logistics | 6 | 15 | BIBM571 or BIBM577 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | BIBM631 |
| BIBM631 | Event Planning and Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM571, BIBM577, BSNS5003 or BSNS5004 | |
| BIBM673 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM733 | Event Marketing and Sponsorship | 7 | 15 | BIBM500 | |
| Specified electives – one of the following: | |||||
| BIBM756 | International Marketing | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM775 | Business and Society | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
Food and beverage management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM610 | Food and Beverage Operations | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM632 | Catering Events Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM711 | Contemporary Issues in the Food & Beverage Industry | 7 | 15 | Two of the following: BIBM610 BIBM632 BIBM652 | |
| BIBM771 | Strategic Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major |
Hotel management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM640 | Facilities Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM641 | Rooms Division Operations Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM742 | Contemporary Issues in the Hotel Industry | 7 | 15 | Two of the following: BIBM640 BIBM641 BIBM652 | |
| BIBM771 | Strategic Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major |
Human resource management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM674 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM681 | Human Resources | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM682 | Industrial Relations | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM781 | Advanced Human Resource Management | 7 | 15 | Two of the following: BIBM674 BIBM681 BIBM682 | |
| BIBM782 | Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management | 7 | 15 | Two of the following: BIBM674 BIBM681 BIBM682 |
Innovation and entrepreneurship
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM678 | Strategic Planning For Small Business | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM683 | Entrepreneurship | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM684 | Innovation and Creativity | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM783 | Managing for Growth | 7 | 15 | BIBM683 | |
| BIBM784 | Product Development | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major |
Operations and production management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM672 | Operations Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM673 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM770 | Resource Integration Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM784 | Product Development | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| Specified electives – one of the following: | |||||
| BIBM603 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 | |
| BIBM606 | Introduction to Finance | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 | |
| BIBM681 | Human Resources | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM682 | Industrial Relations | 6 | 15 | ||
Specified electives – one of the following:
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY6101 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or ACCY5101 | |
| ACCY6104 | Introduction to Finance | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or ACCY5101 | |
| BIBM681 | Human Resources | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM682 | Industrial Relations | 6 | 15 |
Project management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY6104 | Introduction to Finance | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or ACCY5101 | |
| BIBM672 | Operations Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM673 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM770 | Resource Integration Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM773 | Advanced Project Management | 7 | 15 | BIBM673 or prior experience with project management at a basic level |
Sales and marketing
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM651 | Marketing Planning and Control | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM653 | Market Development and Sales | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 | |
| BIBM654 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 BIBM570 | |
| BIBM755 | Strategic Marketing | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM756 | International Marketing | 7 | 15 | BIBM651 BIBM755 |
Sport management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM630 | Event Logistics | 6 | 15 | BIBM571 or BIBM577 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | BIBM631 |
| BIBM676 | Principles of Leadership | 6 | 15 | BIBM571, BIBM577, BSNS5003 or BSNS5004 | |
| BIBM690 | Sport Facility Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM739 | Event Project | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM791 | Information and Policy in Sport Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major |
Strategic management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM676 | Principles of Leadership | 6 | 15 | BIBM571, BIBM577, BSNS5003 or BSNS5004 | |
| BIBM678 | Strategic Planning For Small Business | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM771 | Strategic Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM775 | Business and Society | 7 | 15 | Two of the following: BIBM652 BIBM676 BIBM678 |
Tourism management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM631 | Event Planning and Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM571 | |
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM660 | Tourism Principles and Transport | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM761 | Contemporary Issues in the Tourism Industry | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM762 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major |
Elective modules for all majors
Electives can be selected from any module associated with a major and/or from the modules listed below:
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY5102 | Applied Accounting | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIBM573 | Business Statistical Analysis (Expires 31 December 2023, replaced by ACCY6105) | 5 | 15 | ||
| ACCY6105 | Data Analytics Effective 1 January 2024, replaces BIBM573) | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIBM576 | Skills for Academic Study | 5 | 15 | ||
| BIBM605 | Auditing and Assurance (Expires 31 December 2023, replaced by ACCY7103) | 6 | 15 | BIBM500 BIBM501 | |
| ACCY7103 | Auditing and Assurance (Effective 1 January 2024, replaces BIBM605) | BIBM500, BIBM501, ACCY5101 or ACCY5102 | |||
| ACCY6108 | Accounting Information Systems | 6 | 15 | BIBM500, BIBM501, ACCY5101 or ACCY5102 | |
| BIBM608 | Special Topic | 6 | 15 | ||
| ACCY6106 | Law of Business Entities | 6 | 15 | BIBM521 or ACCY5101 | |
| BIBM677 | International Trade and Finance | 6 | 15 | BIBM572 or ACCY5106 | |
| BIBM709 | Special Topic | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules |
Retail management
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM653 | Marketing Development and Sales | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 | |
| BIBM654 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 BIBM570 | |
| BIBM758 | Retail Marketing | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 or 7 modules related to their major | |
| BIBM754 | Retailing Enterprise and Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 or 7 modules related to their major |
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM652 | Services Marketing Management | 6 | 15 | BIBM550 or equivalent knowledge and skills. | |
| BIBM685 | E-Commerce | 6 | 15 |
Option
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFNZ701 | Design Factory 1 | 7 | 30 |
The 30 credit module DFNZ701: Design Factory 1 can be offered as an option within any Wintec degree programme, wherever the degree programme structures allows such an option. Admission into the Design Factory module is on negotiation with the Centre Director or delegated authority and selection into the module is in line with the Design Factory process.
Supply chain logistics
| Module code | Module name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBM672 | Operations Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM673 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| BIBM685 | E-Commerce | 7 | 15 | ||
| BIBM770 | Resource Integration Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major OR equivalent knowledge and skills | |
| BIBM777 | Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management | 7 | 15 | Students must complete and pass at least two (2) level 6 modules related to their major OR equivalent knowledge and skills |
Majors
You can choose to specialise (major) in up to two areas of business.
Strategic Management
In their first year, students will complete the eight core modules required for the applied management degree. These modules will give students the important broad skills they will need to excel in any business area. During their second year, students will take three modules for the strategic management major, choose three other modules toward a second major, and study two core modules – Applied Management and Research Methodology. In the third year, students will study two more strategic management modules and two other modules towards a second major. Students will also apply their skill on work placement with a local business.
Click here for the strategic management study planner.
Human Resource Management
Make a career out of being a 'people person'. In this major, students will gain the essential skills needed to get the most from a team of workers. Students will learn about staff management, recruitment, team member performance, up-skilling and development, and resolving workplace conflict.
In their first year, students will complete the eight core modules required for the applied management degree. These modules will give students the important broad skills needed to excel in any area of business. For their second year, students will take three modules for the human resources management major, choose three other modules that can be toward a second major, and two more core modules – Applied Management and Research Methodology. In the third year, students will study two more human resources management modules and two other courses towards a second major. Students will also apply their skill on work placement with a local business.
Click here for the human resource management study planner.
Operation and Production Management
Get the skills to become an economic powerhouse. The broad scope of this major equips students with the skills to get the best results out of people and processes. The skills gained allow graduates to plan and implement production efficiencies that translate to what every business needs: a better bottom line.
In their first year, students will complete the eight core modules required for the applied management degree. These give students important broad skills they will need to excel in any area of business. Students will take three modules for the operation and production management major in the second year, choose three other modules that can be toward a second major, and two more core modules – Applied Management and Research Methodology. In their third year, students will study two more operation and production management modules and two other modules towards a second major. Students will also apply their skill on work placement with a local business.
Supply Chain Logistics
In the first year, students will complete the eight core modules required for the applied management degree. These will give students the important broad skills needed to excel in any area of business. In the second year, students will take three modules for the supply chain logistics major, choose three other modules, which can be towards a second major, and two more core modules - Applied Management and Research Methodology. In the third year, students will study two more supply chain logistics modules and two other modules towards a second major. Students will also apply their skill on work placement with a local business.
Click here for the supply chain logistics study planner.
Double major
Click here for the double major study planner.
Scheduling and workload
As a general guideline, the expectation is that you will be required to be at Wintec up to five days per week (as a full-time student). This can be from Monday to Friday anytime between 8am and 7pm. The maximum in-class time would be 16 hours per week plus self-directed study or work placement.
Ezra's story
Ezra is a Wintec graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Management in Sales and Marketing and was a recipient of the Prime Ministers Scholarship which led him to completing a portion of his study in China.
Upon completion of his degree, Ezra secured a position with the Waikato Chamber of Commerce as a Business Development Manager.
Applied Work Integrated Learning
Applied Work Integrated Learning (AWIL) is a formal part of the Centre for Business and Enterprise's (CBE) Bachelor of Applied Management degree and graduate diploma programmes.
In a business student’s final year of study, they will undertake AWIL, an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real work environment.
Click here for more information on Applied Work Integrated Learning.
Design Factory NZ
In their third year of study, students can apply to study the 30 credit Design Factory NZ module. This experience teaches a range of problem-solving methodologies, which students will apply to a real-world challenge provided by an industry
partner. Students will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside students from engineering, business, IT, sport and exercise science, media arts, and more.
Joining Design Factory NZ will provide students with the opportunity
to learn and work in new ways, prototype solutions to complex problems, and develop their soft skills of creativity, empathy and communication - all in high-demand for the workplace of the future.
Read more about Design Factory NZ here.
Career/further opportunities
Depending on your major, you may go on to work in roles such as:
- Human resource manager,
- management consultant,
- public administrator,
- sales manager,
- marketing manager,
- advertising and business development, and
- specialist management positions.
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Disclaimers
Entry criteria
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.
Special admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher-level programmes.
Provisional entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
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Semester 1 2025
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
Semester 2 2025
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
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