The Bachelor of Applied Management programme aims to produce graduates with the personal and professional skills necessary to be successful in demanding and evolving business environments, whether locally, nationally or internationally.
This degree programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of the soft skills for management (such as communication, business writing, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific business knowledge and skills.
Three years full-time
Up to 10 years part-time
Intakes are 17 weeks long
2025 Intake 1: 10 February to 06 June - Applications Close 27 January 2025
2025 Intake 2: 17 March to 11 July - Applications Close 03 March 2025
2025 Intake 3: 23 June to 17 October - Applications Close 09 June 2025
2025 Intake 4: 28 July to 21 November - Applications Close 14 July 2025
SIT Zero Fees Scheme
International Fees
$25000 per year
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Majors available for the Bachelor of Applied Management programme:
The Bachelor of Applied Management changed the paper codes to align to other degrees offered at SIT in 2022. The new codes reflect the level of the paper rather than the year of the degree. Any paper completed under the old code is still valid and will not require any cross-credits or credit transfers.
Year 1 Compulsory Papers (all majors)
Year 1 Elective Papers List
Choose three (3) papers from the Year 1 list below:
Year 2 Compulsory Papers for Applied Management major
Year 2 Elective Papers List
Choose three (3) papers from Year 2 list below not already taken:
Year 3 Compulsory Papers for Applied Management major
Choose either 730 or 731
*Note: MGT702 (Research Methodology) must be completed prior to completing 730 (Management Research Project) or 731 (Internship) papers. Students need to achieve a grade of B- or higher to pass MGT702.
**Note: Before starting on the 731 – Internship paper, you will need to ensure that you have the following:
Hold on to these documents and upload them onto Blackboard when your intake starts.
Year 3 Elective Papers for Applied Management major
Choose two (2) papers, from EITHER the Year 2 OR Year 3 lists, not already taken:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Management with an Applied Management major, will critically analyse strategic issues facing organisations, and develop and implement policies and procedures in the areas of operations, management, and financial management. They will employ reflective practices to solve problems both independently and as part of a team, and collect, critically analyse and communicate information effectively.
Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of management disciplines in both the public and private sectors, including production management, general management and project/contract management.
Prospective students for the programme must meet at least one of the application and selection criteria below:
School Leavers
University Entrance – NCEA Level 3. Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of:
Mature Applicants
Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins, and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work experience.
Completion of external or overseas qualification, which are considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty.
Each year of study must be successfully completed before moving on to the next year of the programme.
All prerequisites must be met for individual papers.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A¬ level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or
Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters’ Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
Degree at Level 7
Full time study is classed as completing 60 credits per intake. Full time acceptance into the programme is at the Programme Manager’s discretion. Students who study full time for two intakes per year will complete the qualification (with one major) in three years.
The number of credits selected for part time study should depend on work, family, and other commitments. The recommended maximum number of credits per intake, compared to working hours, are:
This is a guide only and will differ from student to student due to individual circumstances.
Students studying part time have a maximum of 10 years in which they can complete the qualification.
Cross credits, credit transfers, and recognition of prior learning
Please refer to the Academic Support page on our website for details regarding cross credits, credit transfers and recognition of prior learning: https://www.sit.ac.nz/Prior-Learning
Additional information
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation. After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on MySIT.
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
Instructions to help you with your application:
If you are a new student …
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
What happens next?
For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme and be eligible for the awarding of the qualification Bachelor in Applied Management, Applied Management Major, they must have completed all scheduled course work requirements and assessments, successfully completed assessment requirements for all papers, and achieved a total of 360 credits as specified in the programme schedule. The timeframe for completion of this programme is ten years.
Further educational opportunities for graduates may include enrolling in postgraduate study, for example the SIT Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management, or Master of Applied Management.
Assessments for this programme may include, but are not limited to:
Third year students may also be required to complete a research proposal, literature review, research report, and/or presentation as part of their Research Project or Internship.
All requirements for assessment must be submitted by the advised time and date. Late assignments will not be accepted unless an extension has been requested by the student and granted by the facilitator, in writing, before the due date.
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.
Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study