Master of Management

Level 9 NZQA
45 weeks
Management
Open to international students

This Master of Management programme prepares professionals from diverse backgrounds for advanced leadership roles.

  • Builds advanced management capabilities for success in a digital and globally connected environment.

  • Combines applied knowledge with practical, real-world learning experiences.

  • Develops agile, innovative leaders ready to thrive in fast-paced, evolving organisations.

Choose between two specialisations: Strategic Leadership and Change Management or Digital Innovation and Sustainable Business.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive the NZQA-approved New Zealand Master of Management (Level 9).

 

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

We’re offering a scholarship exclusively to domestic students for our 2026 intakes.

A bit more information

  • Fast-Track Career Progression - 1 year (45 weeks) – 3 Trimesters. Accelerating your career sooner compared to many Master’s programme that takes 60 weeks or more.

  • Future-Focused Management Skills - Develop expertise in leadership, strategic decision-making, digital transformation, sustainability, project management and organisational change.

  • Industry-Connected Learning - Apply your knowledge to real business challenges through an industry-based capstone research project, gaining practical experience and valuable industry exposure.

  • Built for Today's Business Environment - Learn how organisations are adapting to emerging technologies, AI, sustainability requirements and global business challenges in a rapidly changing world.

You are required to have your own device with the below specifications:

Components of your device

Minimum Specs

Recommended Specs

CPU

Intel Core i5, or better

Intel Core i5, or better

Memory

8 GB

16 GB

Disk

256 GB SSD

512 GD SSD

Screen Resolution

1280 x 800

1920 x 1080

Domestic students

*Apply to our Master’s Scholarship to study for zero fees.

Tuition Fees: $32,770.00*

Student Services Levy:

On-Campus: $410 per year

International students

Tuition Fees: $38,000 (NZD)

Resource & Admin Fee: $2,400 (NZD) (fees are subject to change)

Please note fees are subject to change.

Learners will be eligible to enter this programme if they:

  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma, or Postgraduate qualification in any discipline; OR

  • Extensive work experience combined with tertiary-level study (assessed on a case-by-case basis), normally a minimum of 6 years’ work and study experience, including at least 3 years of study at Diploma level.

  • Students with English as their second language require IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalences approved by NZQA.

  • Hands on, practical learning and real world application

  • Small classes with personalised support

  • Tutors working in the industry

  • Graduate with in-demand, future-ready skills

Graduates will be prepared for leadership and management roles across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Product & Innovation Manager

  • Change & Transformation Manager

  • Supply Chain & Operations Leader

  • Business Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Management Consultant

  • Business Development Manager

  • Operations Manager

  • Risk & Compliance Manager

  • Healthcare & Public Sector Manager

Global opportunities include roles in digital transformation, sustainability, business intelligence, AI-enabled business management, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership.

Graduates may also progress to further postgraduate study, including doctoral-level programmes.

 

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What you'll learn

You’ll build the core finance, political, project, and research skills you need to make informed and ethical decisions in modern business.

Courses include:

  • Fundamentals of Financial Management

  • The Aotearoa | New Zealand Social and Political Environment

  • Project Management

  • Research Methods

You’ll deepen your strategic thinking, grow your ability to lead change, and specialise in either Strategic Leadership and Change Management or Digital Innovation and Sustainable Business.

Core Courses

  • Change Management

  • Business Strategy and Direction

During this trimester, you will also complete courses specific to your chosen specialisation, with each pathway offering a distinct focus:

Strategic Leadership and Change Management Specialisation

  • Organisation Resilience and Risk Management

  • Global Leadership and Cross-Cultural Management

Digital Innovation and Sustainable Business Specialisation

  • Sustainable Business Management

  • Digital Innovation in a Global Environment

Apply your learning in a final Industry-based Capstone Research Project, working on real industry challenges aligned with your chosen specialisation.

 

 

FAQs

Ideally, yes. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification. However, discretionary admission may be considered for applicants who can demonstrate relevant professional experience and meet the programme entry requirements.

The Master of Management is designed as a full-time programme, allowing you to complete your qualification in just 45 weeks. Face-to-face classes are less than 10 hours per week, making it easier to balance your studies with other commitments.

The programme is delivered on campus at our Auckland and Christchurch locations, where you'll benefit from face-to-face learning, hands-on collaboration, and direct access to faculty and peers.

The programme is delivered on campus in Auckland and Christchurch, providing an engaging, face-to-face learning experience with direct access to teaching staff and your peers. Attendance is required.

You'll complete the Master of Management in just 45 weeks of full-time study across three trimesters, helping you gain your qualification and advance your career sooner.

Yes. Students bring their own laptop or device to support in-class learning and independent study, ensuring you have access to the tools you'll use throughout the programme.

No. There are no administration or NZQA lodgement fees associated with the scholarship. Any programme-related costs will be clearly outlined before you enrol, so you'll know exactly what to expect.

 

 

Course Start Dates

 

 

*Depending on student enrolment numbers, classes for this programme in Auckland may be delivered at another NZQA-approved location at 345 Queen Street, Auckland Central

 

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