About Bachelor Of Applied Management in Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Are you interested in becoming an accountant?
A project manager?
Maybe a human resources or operations manager?
Select your major and let our industry-experienced tutors help you pursue a career in the dynamic and changing business environment.
The Bachelor of Applied Management is an interactive, practical degree that provides a solid base for your chosen area of business specialisation.
Bachelor of Applied Management graduates are work-ready. You will have the chance to apply your learning to the real world with an industry project, and our strong links within the region mean you will get unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the business world.
You can choose to specialise in one of the following majors:
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Operations & Production Management
- Project Management
If you are wanting to study business and gain a degree this is the right course for you. This degree offers papers in a variety of
areas allowing you to experience all aspects of the business world.
You will learn how to:
- Have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which managers operate in New Zealand and internationally. This knowledge and expertise will be underpinned by a breadth of business expertise which includes an historical perspective of business development within New Zealand and an understanding of multicultural influences on business operation.
- Understand and have the skills to implement sustainable focused business practices.
- Integrate into the workplace environment quickly, having already spent time through the course of study in a work context applying the knowledge and skills of the curriculum.
Career Options
On completion of this programme, graduates will have a sound understanding of the dynamic and changing environment in which management takes place; enabling them to apply that knowledge at both operational and strategic levels in a range of industries.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 50
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Highlights
Application Portal |
Online Application, Online for Study Abroad Program, Offline Application |
Application Fee (non-refundable) |
N/A |
Mode of Payment |
Debit or Credit Cards |
Alumni |
100,000 |
Number of staff |
4,403 |
Professors and Associate Professors |
119 and 100 |
Degree and postgraduate qualifications |
6,272 |
UG students in work placement/ internship |
93% |
Graduates employed within nine months |
84% |
Academic Calendar |
Semester- based |
Mode of Program |
Full time, Part-time, Online |
English language proficiency score |
IELTS or equivalent |
Intake Seasons |
Summer, Winter |
Work Experience |
Required |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Tuition Fees
Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
Engineering (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 9100 - NZD 9435 |
Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
18 month |
NZD 17000 |
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17200 |
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 17340 |
Management (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 17340 - NZD 19500 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |