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Universities New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus Courses Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Transformation and Change)

Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Transformation and Change)
at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 21,495
Country Rank#18
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Gain the specialist skills to plan, lead and manage change within diverse businesses and organisations.

In your first year of study you will develop knowledge in core business strategies including accounting, business communication, commercial law, business heritage, culture and sustainability, marketing, computing, management and applied research.

In your second and third years the focus is on business transformation and change - you will be able to recognise where and when change is required and how to implement plans and monitor the change process. You will study:

Organisational Behaviour - Investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structures have on staff behaviour.
Principles of Leadership - Builds personal capabilities with an understanding of effective leadership concepts and principles.
Project Management - Learn to create and use project plans using MS Project®.
Business Transformation and Change - Aligns business strategy, culture and management capability with the need for efficient transitions.
Strategic Management - Explores organisational effectiveness with well-structured strategic goals, plans and actions.

Course Content
Level 5

Core courses
- Business Environments
- Business Functions
- Commercial Law
- Economics
- Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
- Introduction to Marketing and Sales
- Organisations in a New Zealand Context
- Understanding Change
Level 6

Core courses
- Global Challenges; Sustainable Futures
- Organisational Behaviour
- Principles of Leadership
- Project Management
- Research Methodology
Level 7

Core courses
- Co-operative Education Project
- Critical Reflection on Work
- Strategic Management
- Business Transformation and Change
Entry Requirement
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
Fees & Scholarships
International Fee

$21,495 per year
Career Prospect
On completion of this qualification you will have developed expertise to recognise where change is required. Additionally you will have the skill to plan for change, recognising and integrating organisational needs while ensuring a focus on staff is not lost. To complete your skills you will have the ability to implement and monitor change processes.

Career opportunities include project leadership, change management/advisory roles, coaching, training/learning and development, strategic planning, performance management and organisational development roles.

Cost Of Studying At Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Transformation and Change) at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus