Bachelor of Business (Management)

Manukau Institute of Technology

You will develop the management, leadership, and problem-solving skills that organisations rely on. Learn how to lead people, drive projects, and contribute to the success of a business from day one.

Whether you’re starting out, upskilling, or changing direction, this programme gives you the practical tools and industry experience to grow your career.

This programme builds strong foundations in business and helps you specialise in people, operations, and organisational leadership. You’ll learn how to:

• Understand how organisations work and how leaders create high-performing teams
• Apply management principles to real business challenges
• Run effective projects within time, scope, and resources
• Support business planning and continuous improvement
• Communicate confidently and influence outcomes
• Lead ethically and responsibly, with an understanding of Aotearoa’s bicultural context

Specialisations

Our specialisations align with current industry trends and high-demand employment areas, giving you a competitive edge.

Human Resource Management

Develop expertise in managing people and workplace relationships. This specialisation focuses on strategically planning and managing HR functions to improve organisational performance.

You’ll learn about:

• HR strategy and planning
• Recruitment, selection, training, and development
• Performance management systems
• Employment contracts

Operations Management

Gain the skills to design and control processes that optimise business operations. This specialisation focuses on improving efficiency across key operations functions.

You’ll learn about:

• Forecasting
• Inventory management
• Process improvement
• Work methods
• Production planning
• Quality and supply chain management