Bachelor of Applied Management (Operations and Production Management) 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. USD15,233.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Acquire the expertise to enhance efficiency and boost productivity across various business environments.
During your initial year, we expand your understanding with essential business strategies and operational topics such as accounting, corporate communication, commercial law, business heritage, cultural awareness and sustainability, marketing, information technology, leadership, and applied research. In the subsequent two years, our program delves into all components of the Operations and Production Management specialization through courses in:

Intermediate Management Accounting - Focuses on the systems and data needed for strategic planning, performance control, and informed decision-making.
Operations Management - Introduces conceptual frameworks and analytical techniques for converting resources into finished products and services through effective personnel and asset management.
Project Management - Assesses project proposals using MS Project® while investigating fundamental project management concepts and terminology.
Resource Integration Management - Analyzes supply chain operations, business facility redesign, and engineering economics, along with their impact on efficient business processes, technical leadership, project execution, and production systems.
Product Development - Assesses optimal methodologies and instruments for achieving superior results and efficient oversight throughout all stages of new product and service creation.
Cooperative Education Project - This program component provides practical experience in an actual workplace, allowing you to apply your knowledge for at least 400 hours.


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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