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What is Management?
In simple terms, the study of management is about learning how to get things done in an organised way through people. It is a complex activity that is both an art and a science. Managers are usually responsible for achieving results in an organisation. In order to be an effective manager, you need to acquire knowledge and skills in problem-solving, decision-making and communication. You also need to be able to lead teams and motivate people to perform at their full potential.
Careers in Management
The BCom major in Management prepares students for general management roles and provides solid academic grounding in the major functional areas of management. The combination of courses in this major represents a coherent body of knowledge aligned with carrying out a variety of hands-on management, operations and change implementation roles in businesses and organisations. The Management major aims to produce BCom graduates who can fill employers' needs in entry level management training, consulting and analysis roles.
Who should study Management?
Management is a discipline that requires a mix of skills and abilities. The ability to manage both people and information is critical, as are good communication and problem solving skills.
To succeed in management, you must have good analytical skills, respect for people, and be able to adapt to changing circumstances. Management professionals must be familiar with the economic and political context in which an organisation operates and be able to communicate effectively.
Preparation
A career in management involves working with various specialists whose function might be production, marketing, finance or accounting. If you do not understand the world view of those you propose to work with, you may find it difficult to influence them. The first-year BCom courses (core) will prepare you for the subsequent courses in management. Consequently, you would be well advised to undertake some basic study in each of these disciplines.
Courses at Canterbury
Entry is open to all students who have completed the required prerequisites.
Our courses have several defining characteristics:
- Research based teaching that helps you develop analytical abilities.
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity that will prepare you for an international career.
- Application. You will learn to apply theories and models to cases and actual work situations.
- Writing skills. You will be expected to develop a strong capacity to write succinctly, precisely and grammatically.
- Communication skills. You will learn how to make effective presentations.
BCom with Major in Management
100 Level
- ACCT 102 Accounting and Financial Information
- INFO 123 Information Systems and Technology
- ECON 104 Introduction to Microeconomics or ECON 199 Introduction to Microeconomics
- MGMT 100 Fundamentals of Management
- MKTG 100 Principles of Marketing
- MSCI 101 Management Science
- MSCI 110 Quantitative Methods or STAT 101 Statistics 1
200 Level
- MGMT 206, MGMT 207, MGMT 270 and MKTG 201
- 30 points from ACCT 222, MGMT 208, MGMT 209, MGMT 221, MGMT 230, MGMT 280 and MKTG 202
300 Level
(Please note that these descriptions and prescriptions are a guide only. You should look in the University Calendar for all requirements and information.)
Contact Information
For information about courses contact:
Phone: 03 364 2606Fax: 03 364 2020
enquiry@mang.canterbury.ac.nz or e-mail the relevant staff members teaching the courses.
The Department of Management
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
For general information on University courses or enrolment procedures:
University Liaison Officer
Phone 03 364 2993
Freephone: 0800 103 109 in New Zealand
liaison@canterbury.ac.nz