New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management

at Universal College of Learning (UCOL) - Manawatu Campus New Zealand

UCOL's new Bachelor of Social Services will provide you with specialist knowledge and skills to gain employment in a variety of areas such as community/social services worker, disability support advocate/worker, mental health advocate/support worker, navigator or case manager.

Working with people is a core component of this program and this course will give you an understanding of how social and community dynamics can impact on individuals, families and groups of people. The program will provide you with learning opportunities that include face to face, simulation/role play, group work and work experience. At the end of the program you will have the confidence to work in the community to create change.

If you are passionate about using exercise to bring about positive change in the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, UCOL's Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Wellness) will provide you with specialist knowledge and skills to enable you to have a direct impact on:

• Diabetes prevention, obesity, corporate wellness, aged-care and mental health management;
• Strength and conditioning for high-performance and aspiring athletes; 
• Organising physical activity participation for community members and groups.

You'll progressively gain competencies and confidence to identify, plan, implement, evaluate and report on the impact of structured physical-activity opportunities and services delivered to clientele within your community.

Sport and Recreation Management 

Advanced Sport and Recreation Management

Gain advanced knowledge to research for and plan community-based projects within the context of the Aotearoa/New Zealand sport, fitness, active recreation, and health and wellness industry. Your studies include understanding community needs, working with, and leading, volunteers and event/project management. 

Applied Professional Practice: Sport and Recreation Management 

Immerse yourself in structured environments where you can independently apply and develop your knowledge and practical skill-set in implementing effective community projects and be able to report the impact of physical activity participation. Your studies also include reviewing research findings/insights to inform community project variables, in-depth post-event evaluations and community communications.

With practical industry experience built into this three-year program, as well as workplace assignments and case studies, UCOL's Bachelor of Applied Management students are well prepared for a career in business and management.

The concept of applied management is core to the degree, where students apply knowledge, skills and capabilities in a variety of ways and contexts.

Majors

• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Operations & Production Management
• Project Management

As a graduate of this diploma, you will be able to work with supervision in entry-level positions in science and technology-related fields including manufacturing and regulatory industries, field work, research and development.

Once qualified, you have the opportunity to become involved in laboratory work and routine operation in a variety of settings.

The Diploma in Architectural Technology is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as an architectural technician. You will gain competency to work on large and complex building projects under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer, or architect.

This qualification provides employers and consumers with the confidence that the working drawings you produce will meet New Zealand legislation requirements, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.

As a graduate of the degree you will demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigor. You will be able to work with confidence, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a science laboratory.

You will develop knowledge and skills related to the ideas, principles, concepts, research methods, and problem-solving techniques in laboratory science. You will also develop knowledge and skills in data collection, computation, processing, and management systems, along with a range of transferable laboratory practice skills.

Gain the necessary skills for an exciting career in the beauty industry with the UCOL

If you have prior experience in beauty or have worked as a beauty therapist, advance your skills with UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to critically analyse clients’ needs, provide advanced beauty services, and manage the operations of a client base or small beauty therapy business.

UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology begins with a broad foundation in essential ICT skills and technologies and progresses toward a number of specialist areas including software engineering, systems analysis, databases, web development, networks installation, and project management.

This three-year degree is industry aligned learning at its best.  It includes a final project or internship, which brings together and showcases the skills you have developed and also allows you to push the boundaries by providing innovative solutions to real-world requirements.  UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology graduates are uniquely qualified, highly skilled, and have strong industry experience.

If you have a qualification or experience in music performance, and are wishing to expand your skillset, study UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Creativity. You'll gain skills and knowledge to effectively apply creative processes across a range of musical vocations and disciplines.

With practical industry experience built into this three-year program, as well as workplace assignments and case studies, UCOL's Bachelor of Applied Management students are well prepared for a career in business and management.

The concept of applied management is core to the degree, where students apply knowledge, skills and capabilities in a variety of ways and contexts.

Majors

• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Operations & Production Management
• Project Management