Why Study "Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Management)"

The Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Management) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a practical, industry-focused business degree designed for students who want to develop management knowledge alongside real-world business skills. The programme combines business theory, applied assignments, group projects, business problem-solving and opportunities to engage with industry professionals. It is offered at Mokoia Campus in Rotorua and Windermere Campus in Tauranga, with the current course page showing a three-year full-time study duration and 360 credits.

• Level of study: Bachelor’s degree / Level 7 qualification
• Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time study is also available
• Total credits: 360
• Campuses: Mokoia Campus, Rotorua; Windermere Campus, Tauranga
• Current international tuition fee: NZD $24,120 per year
• Current next international intake listed: November 2026
• The course page also lists February and July 2027 intakes for the programme.
• The published timetable is campus-based, Monday to Thursday, with classes generally scheduled between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. The website does not list this programme as an e-learning-only qualification; students should confirm the latest delivery arrangement with Toi Ohomai before applying.

Key Benefits

• Develops a broad understanding of business management and organisational operations.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with practical business applications.
• Includes group projects that develop teamwork and the ability to work in diverse and global environments.
• Students can work on problems and situations based on real business environments.
• Opportunities may be available for internships or work-experience days through the institute's relationships with local employers.
• Industry professionals may contribute specialist knowledge through class visits.
• Covers management, leadership, business analytics, marketing, finance, human resources, project management and strategic management.
• Provides a pathway towards further postgraduate study, including management-related qualifications.

Program Structure

The programme consists of 360 credits over three years.

• Year 1:
  • Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
  • Business Functions
  • Business Environments
  • Change and Innovation
  • Operations Management and Compliance
  • Business Planning
  • Introduction to Leadership
  • Managing Projects
• Year 2:
  • Economics: Micro and Macro
  • Applied Management
  • Marketing Planning and Control
  • Business Analytics
  • Leadership
  • Human Resource Management
  • Commercial Law
  • Employment Relations
• Year 3:
  • Fundamentals of Finance
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Management
  • E-Business
  • Advanced Change Management
  • Applied Business Research
  • Industry Project – 30 credits

Discipline / Specialisation

The programme is specifically offered in the Business Management discipline. It provides broad preparation across several business areas rather than requiring students to select a separate named specialisation.

Key areas include:

• Business management
• Leadership and management
• Business analytics
• Marketing
• Human resource management
• Operations management
• Project management
• Finance
• Strategic management
• Change management
• E-business
• Business research and industry projects

Programme Highlights

The course is designed around applied learning, allowing students to connect classroom concepts with practical business situations. Students participate in group work, analyse real-life business situations and develop solutions to business problems. The final-year Industry Project provides an opportunity to apply learning in a more substantial business-focused project.

• Qualification: Bachelor of Applied Management (Business Management)
• 360-credit bachelor's degree
• Three-year full-time programme
• Study locations in Rotorua and Tauranga
• Practical assignments and group projects
• Industry engagement and potential work-experience opportunities
• Business analytics included in the programme
• Industry Project in Year 3
• Current international tuition fee: NZD $24,120 per year
• Toi Ohomai's international course listing currently identifies November 2026 as the next intake for this programme.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue business and management roles across private companies, government organisations, trusts, non-profit organisations and other sectors. Potential career areas and roles listed by Toi Ohomai include:

• Business Development Manager
• Sales and Advertising Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Market Research
• Project Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Learning and Development Manager
• Communications Manager
• Business Analyst
• Promotions and Public Relations Manager
• Operations Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Senior Manager in a Trust or Non-Profit Organisation
• Management and business development roles

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students normally require a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa for this full-time degree. Students need an offer of place from an approved education provider and must demonstrate that they can pay their tuition fees and meet New Zealand's living-cost, insurance and other visa requirements.

• Tuition fees must be paid or appropriately arranged according to Immigration New Zealand requirements.
• For tertiary study of one year or more, Immigration New Zealand currently requires evidence of NZD $20,000 per year for living costs, unless an acceptable alternative funding arrangement applies.
• Students must have acceptable medical and travel insurance for their stay.
• Applicants may need to provide evidence relating to health, character, genuine study intentions and their ability to leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.
• Eligible tertiary students may be permitted to work up to 25 hours per week during study, subject to the conditions stated on their individual student visa.
• Students should apply for their visa well before their intended travel date; Immigration New Zealand recommends applying at least three months before travel.
• Visa rules can change, so students should check the conditions attached to their individual visa before making employment or travel plans.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The Toi Ohomai course page was updated on 16 September 2026, making it the latest course information currently displayed on the institute's website.
• The programme currently shows Rotorua and Tauranga as study locations.
• The course page currently lists 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027 as available start dates at both Mokoia Campus and Windermere Campus.
• Toi Ohomai's international course list currently shows NZD $24,120 per year for international students and November 2026 as the next international intake.
• International applicants should meet the academic entry requirements and English-language requirements. The course page specifies IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent English proficiency pathway.
• General academic entry includes NCEA Level 3, evidence of ability to complete the academic requirements, or completion of a relevant New Zealand Certificate at Level 4. Special admission may be considered where an applicant can demonstrate the ability to achieve the programme outcomes, including certain applicants aged over 20.
• Toi Ohomai's current scholarship listings include general scholarships such as the Toi Ohomai Study Award and other scholarships; no Business Management-specific scholarship is identified on the current course page. Scholarship eligibility and application dates vary, so international students should check the individual scholarship conditions carefully.
• The current international fee is NZD $24,120 per year; students should budget separately for accommodation, food, transport, insurance, visa costs, study materials and other living expenses.
• Fees for future intakes can change, so the amount shown should be treated as the current indicative international fee rather than a guaranteed fee for every future year.