Conjoint: BCom/BGlobalSt major in Management

Your studies in Management will give you a broad understanding of organisational structure, design, ethics and culture; the critical issues that arise in people and process management; and employment law.
At undergraduate level you can study Management as a single major or as a double major alongside one of the other majors offered within the BCom. We recommend that you study Management as part of a double major combination, which will greatly enhance your career prospects.
You can also study towards the Bachelor of Commerce in Management as part of a conjoint degree programme in which you study for two degrees at once.

In Management, you will study organisational environments and structures. You will study how people work as individuals and in teams. You will also explore universal organisational issues, including change, control, power and conflict.
You will learn about the world of work, how business organisations operate and the roles of people within these organisations. Your studies will include ethics, sustainability and other critical issues in business today.

You can study Management as a single major or as a double major alongside one of the other majors offered within the Bachelor of Commerce. (These include Marketing and International Business.)
You can also study towards the Bachelor of Commerce in Management as part of a conjoint degree programme. (In a conjoint programme, you study for two degrees at once, attaining the qualification in a shorter time than it would take to complete the two programmes separately.)

Skills and attributes gained from a Management major
• An in-depth understanding of management concepts, theories and practices, especially those related to strategy, motivation and leadership
• Broad knowledge of local, national and international economic, political and social developments
• Critical and strategic thinking
• Problem solving
• Written and oral communication skills
• Technological literacy
• Commercial and business awareness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Relationship-building skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• A commitment to ongoing learning

Many New Zealand businesses are looking to expand into the global market, creating a need for graduates who are well versed in international business. Graduates can explore career opportunities with exporters, importers, global consumer or industrial goods manufacturers, financial service providers, travel and tourism operators, trade promotion agencies and development agencies.

Examples of New Zealand companies who conduct business overseas include Fonterra, Xero, Hamilton Jet, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Weta and Zespri. Examples of Government ministries and agencies include the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).

Management graduates can find work in almost every sector, in New Zealand and around the world. The following list is by no means exhaustive:
- Agribusiness
- Banking and financial services
- Entertainment and media
- Healthcare and insurance
- HR and recruitment
- IT companies
- Manufacturing
- New business start-ups
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Professional services
- Public sector and local government
- Retail and customer services
- Telecommunications
- Tertiary education
- Tourism
- Transport

The ability to manage people and processes is relevant for most careers. Some specific roles include:
- Business development adviser
- Business researcher or teacher
- Business consultant
- Change management specialist
- Client services adviser
- Employment analyst
- Entrepreneur
- Health, safety and wellbeing adviser
- Human resources coordinator/analyst
- Marketing manager
- Operations assistant manager
- Project manager
- Public policy analyst
- Recruitment consultant
- Sales manager
- Team leader