Programme overview

The Transport Management specialisation within the Bachelor of Applied Technology is a programme for students already employed, or those intending to be employed in the motor trade and spare parts sales, logistics, and management. 

 

Learn about the advances in automotive transport technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions in transport applications. Apply the principles of transport efficiency, sustainability issues, and vehicle design analysis and selection for business applications. 

 

Learn to be socially responsible, innovative and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of entrepreneurial activities in transport management. Develop an understanding of how to conduct business and manage projects. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

 

Highlights

• Students will have options to completeGraduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management) while completing this programme; you may gain both qualifications by choosing the relevant common electives
• Analytically examine the motor trade regulations and their application in everyday business processes
• Develop an understanding of vehicle components, concepts and inventory systems, processes, and procedures
• Analyse the road transport guidelines and their application in freight movements
• Discuss  fleet operations, planning, and the importance of fleet maintenance to minimize the impact of risks associated with vehicle investment
• Develop analytical knowledge of working in logistics of goods and services
• Conceptualisation of international trade and customs in the development of New Zealand business while complying with border protection
• Students will learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected, and research-active.