
QUALIFICATION
Master's Degree (Level 9, 180 credits)
Duration
18 months full-time
Location
Auckland International Campus (also offered in Dunedin)
Fees
NZD $44,400 total ($39,400 with scholarship; indicative, confirm current fee)
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
Next Intake
February, April, July and October
Programme Overview
The Master of Applied Management (Business Management) at Otago Polytechnic is an 18-month Level 9 degree of 180 credits. It is taught on campus in Auckland.
Students choose one of three routes: coursework, professional project with coursework, or a research thesis. The Auckland programme is offered by Future Skills Academy under a sub-contract with Otago Polytechnic.
What You'll Study
- Core courses: Capabilities for Managers, Research and Enquiry, Analytics for Managers, Project Management
- Level 8 electives: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Managing for Sustainability, Marketing in a Digital Age, Financial Decision Making, Applied Human Resource Management
- Level 9 electives: Cross-cultural Management, Corporate Governance and Leadership, Managing Change and Adversity, Management of Information Systems
- Optional 45-credit Professional Project or 120-credit Research Thesis
Why Choose This Programme?
- Flexible routes: coursework, professional project or research thesis.
- Four intakes: start in February, April, July or October.
- Credit for prior learning: up to 60 credits of advanced standing may be available.
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Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Senior management | Advance into management roles; management occupations are projected to grow over the next ten years. |
| Further study | Progress to doctoral research. |
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline with a Level 7/8 grade average of B- or higher, or an equivalent mix of qualifications and work experience.
- English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.
- Need help with your English test? See our IELTS and PTE coaching.
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