Program Overview

Bachelor of Business (Management)

The Bachelor of Business (Management) is a three-year full-time or part-time program that builds confidence, practical skills, and real-world experience in management. The program is designed to develop the management, leadership, and problem-solving skills that organizations rely on.

Program Overview

The program focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies to lead people, drive projects, and contribute to the success of a business from day one. Students will learn how to apply business concepts to real situations, not just theory, and will benefit from hands-on learning experiences, industry expert lecturers, and a supportive learning environment.

Why Study Management at Unitec?

Students will benefit from:

• Hands-on learning experience – applying business concepts to real situations
• Learning from industry experts – lecturers with management, leadership, HR, and operations backgrounds
• Graduate work-ready – building essential skills in people leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management
• Supportive learning environment – from academic support to whānau-centred services
• Flexible career opportunities – management roles exist in every industry, giving students a versatile foundation to grow their career

What You'll Learn

The program builds strong foundations in business and helps students specialize in people, operations, and organizational leadership. Students will learn how to:

• Understand how organizations work and how leaders create high-performing teams
• Apply management principles to real business challenges
• Run effective projects within time, scope, and resources
• Support business planning and continuous improvement
• Communicate confidently and influence outcomes
• Lead ethically and responsibly, with an understanding of Aotearoa's bicultural context

Specializations

The program offers specializations in:

• Human Resource Management: developing expertise in managing people and workplace relationships
• Operations Management: gaining skills to design and control processes that optimize business operations

Study a Double Major

Students can boost their career prospects with a double major, broadening their knowledge and skills, and making them more versatile in the job market.

Career Options

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Human resources advisor
• Human resources manager
• Inventory controller
• Logistics manager
• Operations coordinator
• Payroll manager
• Process improvement analyst
• Production planner
• Project coordinator
• Recruitment manager
• Supply chain coordinator
• Training and development manager

Annual Tuition Fees

• Domestic/NZ students: $7,800 (approximate fees only, includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy)
• International students: $26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits)

Semester Dates

• Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun
• Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Academic requirements: completed at least one of the following:
  • NCEA entry requirements
  • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway
• English entry requirements: meet one of the following:
  • University Entrance Literacy
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

International Students

• Academic requirements: meet the country-specific admission requirement
• English entry requirements: meet one of the following:
  • IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Courses and Timetables

The program consists of compulsory and elective courses, including:

• Compulsory courses:
  • 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
• Elective courses:
  • Talent Development and Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Buyer Behaviour
  • Google Certified (Web-based Advertising and Analytics)
  • Organisational Strategies
  • Applied Operations Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)