Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management

Bachelor

Want to work in the transport industry? Learn and apply your skills to keep pace with advances in logistics, spare parts, vehicle trading and transport business management.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,400 per year

International Fees

$25,377 per year

About this course

The Transport Management pathway within the Bachelor of Applied Technology is a programme for students who are 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 discover 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 and 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 can complete 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, inventory systems, processes, and procedures.
Analyze 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
Approaching 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.

Qualification pathway

Once you've completed this programme pathway, you'll receive the Bachelor of Applied Technology qualification.
Students who have chosen electives relevant to the students who have chosen electives relevant to the Graduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management) can proceed to achieve this additional qualification.

Entry requirements

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students

Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering; Or
higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader; Or
42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including (including 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, or any other relevant technical domain as approved by the Academic Leader):
- 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
- 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, particular or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must one of the below;

All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

And English entry requirements;

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Service Fleet Manager - Logistics Planner - Fleet Controller - Supply Chain and Warehouse Manager - Vehicle Sales and Service Manager

Unitec Institute of Technology