About the course

Learn the skills needed to ensure business projects meet their objectives.

　　This specialist area involves leading teams to achieve goals within identified constraints, using specific knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. Expertise in project management can be applied to any size or type of project in any business or organisation.

　　The first year of this degree will develop your knowledge in core aspects of business including accounting, business communication, commercial law, business heritage, culture and sustainability, marketing, computing, management and applied research.

　　In the following two years, you'll specialise in project management by focusing on the many inter-related aspects of a project. You’ll also undertake a cooperative education project which will see you work 'hands-on' within a real business environment applying your learning for a minimum of 400 hours. In addition, you’ll complete a significant research project for your host organisation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$64,485

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited

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 and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623.

　　New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent.If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

　　IELTS - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE).TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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