Course details

Summary

Gain the understanding and expertise to work in today’s ever-changing business environment with UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied Management.

With practical industry experience built into this three-year programme, as well as workplace assignments and case studies, UCOL's Bachelor of Applied Management students are well prepared for a career in business and management.

The concept of applied management is core to the degree, where students apply knowledge, skills and capabilities in a variety of ways and contexts.

The Bachelor of Applied Management degree has professional accreditation with Chartered Accountants New Zealand (CAANZ) and Certified Professional Accountants Australia (CPA Australia) for students who undertake the Accounting CA major.

Students can elect to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) Level 5 as the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting) degree.

The Bachelor of Applied Management is offered in flexible delivery modes including face-to-face, blended, and online courses, which enables students to have individual study flexibility.

Career & Study Outcomes

Successful graduates have a strong foundation in essential business skills and applied management, and specialist experience and expertise in accounting disciplines including:

• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Project Management
• Operations & Production Management

Job opportunities may include:

• Chartered Accountant
• Accounts Officer
• Credit Control
• Analysis and Reporting
• Auditing
• Business Services and Corporate Advisory
• Management Accounting
• Taxation

Course Information:

Your courses will vary according to your major:

Accounting
Business Information Systems
Operations and Production Management
Project Management

Accreditation

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Trading as Universal College of Learning (UCOL) is accredited to teach it.

Entry criteria

Applicants under 20 years of age:

Applicants under the age of 20 years must have University Entrance

Or equivalent academic achievement, such as:

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) - Level 4

Or on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

Or a provisional enrolment.

International students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they meet New Zealand University Entrance requirements.

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic (or equivalent including TOEFL) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age:
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.