Master of Applied Management (180 credit)

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QUALIFICATION

Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 credits)

Duration

1.5 years full-time (part-time available)

Location

City Campus (Madras Street), Christchurch

Fees

NZD $27,458 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0)

Next Intake

February, April, July, October

Programme Overview

The Master of Applied Management (180 credit) at Ara Institute of Canterbury is an 18-month postgraduate degree for business and management graduates. Study is at Levels 8 and 9, with at least 45 credits at Level 9.

The programme has four intakes a year and can be finished with an applied research report, an integrated project, a dissertation or a thesis. Ara also offers a 240-credit version taken over two years.

What You'll Study

You choose from courses such as:

Leadership
Strategic Financial Management
Data Analytics and Visualisation
Governance of Organisations
The Contemporary Global Business Environment
Advanced Strategic Marketing
Sustainable Organisations and Innovative Organisations
Applied Research Methods, followed by a research report, integrated project, dissertation or thesis

Why Choose This Programme?

Four intakes a year: start in February, April, July or October.
A master's in 18 months: 180 credits at Levels 8 and 9.
Applied focus: an industry-integrated pathway and applied project options are offered.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Management and strategy	Roles in strategic and corporate planning, operations and global business.
Finance and marketing	Financial management and marketing roles.
Consultancy and enterprise	Business consultancy, innovation and entrepreneurship, and industry research.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor honours or postgraduate qualification in business or management, or a bachelor's degree in business or a related field with a B- average plus management experience (assessed by Ara).
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent.
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