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

$7,200 per year

International Fees

$25,220 per year

About this course

The Transport Management specialisation within the Bachelor of Applied Technology is a programme for students 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 find out 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, 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 will have options to completeGraduate 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 and inventory systems, processes, and procedures
Analyse 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
Conceptualisation of 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 successfully completed this programme pathway you'll receive the qualification: Bachelor of Applied Technology.
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

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
Your 42 credits must also include 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant technical domain as approved by Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau.

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

Completion of a relevant endorsement of the Certificate in Applied Technology; or a relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification AND
Demonstrate your practical abilities by providing a small portfolio of evidence.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

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