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.

Applicants under 20 years of age: University Entrance – NCEA Level 3 Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or package of all three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required). Applicants over 20 years of age: Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins, and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work experience. Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is 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. Language Requirements: IELTS test – 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) University of Cambridge English Examinations – FCE, or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill OET at Grade C in all sub-tests NZCEL – a) expiring b) current; a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PtoE (Academic) score of 50 City & Guilds IESOL – B2 Communicator with a score of 66 LanguageCert – C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS