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Business
The business world can lead you in many directions. From general management roles through to specialties like accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, change management and business transformation. Whatever enterprise you find yourself involved with, either in New Zealand or overseas, our School of Business has a range of business and business administration programmes from foundation studies right through to graduate diplomas.
When you study business at Ara you will enjoy:
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Work-focused programmes with our tutors and highly regarded local companies sharing their knowledge and experience, within and beyond campus.
- Research opportunities that will boost your learning experience with chances to research and develop practical solutions of real value to business, industry and communities.
Our business facilities are located at our City campus in Christchurch, and at our Ashburton and Timaru campuses.
NB: If you’re still at high school, a Dual Enrolment programme at Ara can equip you with skills while you continue your education at school. Find out more here.
With campus-wide Wi-Fi, computer suites housing the latest software, and online access to hundreds of international journals, industry magazines and newspapers, you can be sure of always having access to relevant, up to date information. You can also be confident that your learning is taking place in one of the most technologically advanced tertiary institutions in the country with contemporary lecture theatres, work-stations and tutorial rooms.
As a student you’ll also have access to:
- Prestigious business software systems
- Publishing services and our on-site printery
- 3D prototyping tools
- Fast internet connection
- Technology helpdesk
Along with valuable work experience and intern opportunities, our relationships with industry mean we can respond quickly to marketplace demands. This ensures you graduate with exactly the skills employers tell us they need. Ara graduates are popular with employers because they have a reputation for being highly skilled, industry-ready and keen to contribute their creative energy and ideas from day one.
Our Bachelor of Applied Management students complete an industry project or internship during their studies. These are designed to provide you with the opportunity to experience the complexities of 'real world' working environments. You’ll also be required to complete a research project based on your specialisation (major) with an internship provider.
Our Graduate Diploma students complete an industry project as part of their qualification. An internship or industry project can be valuable for future use and can even lead to job offers.
Related programmes & courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be a change-maker in sustainability.
Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Develop a high degree of event management finesse and nurture your talent for an exciting career in a dynamic industry.
Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management
Learn the tools and techniques required to ensure operations and production function at optimum levels
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management
Equip yourself with the tools, techniques and knowledge needed to develop and lead business strategy.
Bachelor of Applied Management
Gain specialist skills to make your mark in business.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Administration and Technology)
Gain the skills needed to support the efficient operation of businesses and organisations.
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Specialise in human resource management by combining your people skills with business knowledge
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Project Management)
Equip yourself with the skills to manage projects on time and within budget.
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Gain skills to become a competent business administrator.
Innovative Business Challenges (Senior)
A fun day applying new and existing skills in a Business Environment.