Bachelor of Applied Technology – Transport Management

Summary

The Transport Management pathway within the Bachelor of Applied Technology is a programme for students who are 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 discover 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 and 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 can completeDiploma 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, inventory systems, processes, and procedures.
• Analyze 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
• Approaching 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 completed this programme pathway, you’ll receive the Bachelor of Applied Technology qualification. 
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.

Career Options

• Fleet Controller
• Logistics Planner
• Service Fleet Manager
• Supply Chain and Warehouse Manager
• Vehicle Sales and Service Manager

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$8,300

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits) Save upto $2,000 (NZD) with Unitec International Study Grant 2026.Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

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