Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM)
Forestry Courses
This degree enables students to take a holistic view of organisations and examine the interface between education, organisations and the community from a socioeconomic perspective. The Bachelor of Applied Management is unique to our region and provides a broad base of management skills and knowledge that are relevant across a range of industries and occupational specialisations. The degree has a variety of pathways, with disciplines in business management, forestry, Mâori development and tourism, as well as a newly introduced major* in conservation and sustainability. Reflective practice, critical analysis and a capstone industry project are key features of the degree.
BAM Courses 2011 
Level: 7
Study: FT/PT
Length: 3 Years
Semester: 1 & 2
Campus: Rotorua, Distance
There are two seperate majors that can be gained through the BAM in Forestry. They are in Forest Management and in Wood Processing.
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Forest Management Courses available include-
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Wood Manufacturing Courses available include -
- Wood Manufacturing Processes
- Wood Manufacturing Processes 2
- Wood and Materials Science in Wood Manufacturing
- Strategic Planning and the Marketing of Wood Products
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Graduates will be able to:
- apply contemporary management theories and practice to a selection of work-based problems within the business environment;
- use both formal and informal networks to execute management practice;
- explore best practice through the process of critical thinking and reflection;
- contribute to the discussion of indigenous business and entrepreneurialism;
- direct the use of resources of a private or public organisation to achieve objectives and long-term sustainability;
- participate in organisational planning activities from operational goal-setting to strategic planning;
- recognise and respond to significant changes within the environment that impact on an organisation’s ability to achieve objectives;
- use a variety of presentation skills to communicate information to staff within an organisation and also to the wider business community;
- apply the principles of ethics, respect and accountability to professional practice;
- engage successfully as a team member; and
- organise and undertake ethical research in appropriate contexts and based on specific goals.
Courses include a variety of topics and may be studied as stand-alone part-time courses.
| Careers you can aim for |
Forest manager or scientist, health and safety officer, operations manager, project manager |
| Entry Requirements |
Admission and entry requirements for this qualification are in accordance with Waiariki’s Academic Regulations and the following additional criteria:
- applicants under the age of 20 must meet the criteria for entry to a Level 7 diploma or degree.
Special Entry Conditions
Applicants who do not meet all entry requirements may be admitted under special entry conditions. / view full entry requirements |
For more information about this course please complete the form below or to register for this course please see our enrolment page.
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