Bachelor of Applied Management (Marketing and Sales) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Institute of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 26,000
(c. USD15,121.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

During your initial year, you'll build foundational business knowledge through core subjects covering accounting, business communication, commercial law, organizational heritage, cultural sustainability, marketing, information technology, management principles, and applied research methodologies.
This program provides comprehensive professional and marketing training, preparing you to become an influential professional in sales and marketing sectors.
The first academic year establishes fundamental business competencies in key areas such as financial accounting, corporate communications, legal frameworks, business traditions, cultural sustainability, information systems, leadership studies, and research applications.
Specialization in sales and marketing occurs during subsequent years, where you'll acquire expert techniques for professional selling. The curriculum features:

Consumer Behavior - Explores effective marketing and communication approaches for targeting both consumer and business markets.
Sales and Market Expansion - Implements proven methodologies for managing successful sales operations.
Marketing Strategy Implementation - Focuses on creating actionable marketing plans.
Global Marketing Practices - Addresses international market dynamics and challenges.
Marketing Strategy Development - Enhances capabilities for strategic analysis and planning.
Industry Placement Program - Offers practical experience through 400+ hours of real-world business engagement, including completion of a major research initiative for your placement organization. a major research initiative for your placement organization. Flexible part-time study options available for up to a decade.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:

Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)

Tuition NZD 26,000

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