The programme is designed around the practical application of management theory rather than purely academic study. Students develop capabilities in:

• Strategic and contemporary management
• Leadership and talent management
• Digital management
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Critical thinking and decision-making
• Business information and analytics
• Applied research
• Communication and collaboration
• Managing people and workplace processes
• Organisational change
• Sustainability and stakeholder engagement

Specialisations / Majors

Students can specialise in one of the following areas:

1. Business Analytics

This major focuses on using business data and analytical techniques to support organisational decision-making.

Key areas include:

• Analytical models
• Data analysis
• Business analytics tools
• Data management
• Information chains
• Data visualisation
• Data-driven decision-making
• Predictive and prescriptive analytics

NMIT lists tools and technologies including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning and DAX within the Business Analytics curriculum.

Potential career areas include:

• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Customer Insights Manager
• Strategy Manager
• Operations Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Product Analyst
• Risk Analyst

2. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

This major is particularly relevant to students interested in international trade, logistics, procurement and operations.

Key subjects include:

• Storage and Warehouse Techniques
• Transportation, Distribution and Network Management
• Strategic Procurement and Inventory Management

Topics include:

• Warehouse planning
• Inventory management
• Transportation
• Distribution
• Supply-chain performance
• Procurement
• Risk management
• Cost control
• Sustainability and carbon-emission management

Potential career areas include:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Production Planner
• Transportation Manager

3. Healthcare Management

This major is aimed particularly at students with experience or qualifications related to healthcare.

Key subjects include:

• Healthcare Systems Management
• Contemporary Healthcare Leadership and Management

Topics include:

• Healthcare systems
• Healthcare leadership
• Healthcare management
• Organisational performance
• Talent development
• Healthcare trends
• Patient-care delivery models
• Global healthcare systems

Potential career outcomes include:

• Hospital Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Health Services Manager
• Practice Manager

4. Multidisciplinary

The multidisciplinary option allows students to customise their master's around their career interests.

Students can select courses from different management disciplines, subject to availability.

Possible areas include:

• Business Analytics
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Healthcare Management
• Agile Management
• Sustainability
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Other approved management electives

Core subjects / programme structure

Advanced Management courses

The programme includes compulsory advanced management study.

MGT801 – Critical Issues in Management

15 credits

Topics include:

• Contemporary management issues
• Globalisation
• Technology development
• Demographic change
• Climate change
• Markets and customer needs
• Contemporary management debates
• Stakeholder interests
• Treaty of Waitangi implications for organisations

MGT802 – Design Thinking and Innovative Entrepreneurship

15 credits

Topics include:

• Innovation
• Design thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Business models
• Process improvement
• User-centred approaches
• Creativity
• Sustainability
• Inclusion and diversity

MGT803 – Managing in a Digital World

15 credits

Topics include:

• Digital management
• Technology-based communication
• Digital marketing
• Online business opportunities
• Big data
• Information management
• Process innovation
• Outsourcing and offshoring

MGT804 – Leadership and Managing Talent

15 credits

Topics include:

• Leadership
• Talent identification
• Talent assessment
• Talent development
• Organisational culture
• Coaching and mentoring
• Sustainable performance
• Values-based leadership

Interview requirement

NMIT states that applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the programme.

Therefore, students should be prepared to discuss:

• Academic background
• Professional experience
• Management interests
• Career objectives
• Intended specialisation
• Motivation for undertaking a master's
• Potential research interests

Career outcomes

The career outcome depends strongly on the selected major.

Business Analytics

Possible roles include:

• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Customer Insights Manager
• Strategy Manager
• Operations Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Product Analyst
• Risk Analyst

Logistics & Supply Chain

Possible roles include:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Operations Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Production Planner
• Transportation Manager

Healthcare Management

Possible roles include:

• Hospital Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Health Services Manager
• Practice Manager

Multidisciplinary

Possible roles include:

• General Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Development Manager
• HR Manager
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Financial Manager
• Consulting Manager
• Customer Service Manager

Special requirements / important considerations

1. Strong on-campus commitment

This is not simply an online master's. Full-time students may need to attend campus up to five days a week, with classes/workshops/supervision scheduled between 8 am and 7 pm on weekdays.

2. 40-hour study commitment

NMIT expects full-time learners to devote approximately 40 hours per week to the programme.

3. Laptop and internet required

Students need a laptop or desktop and regular internet access. Moodle, Office 365 and NMIT library/research resources form part of the learning environment.

4. Research capability

Students should be comfortable with:

• Academic reading
• Research
• Data/evidence analysis
• Academic writing
• APA 7 referencing

5. Major availability

NMIT explicitly notes that majors and electives are subject to availability. Some electives may be offered less frequently depending on class numbers.

New Zealand Student Visa

An international student coming to New Zealand for this full-time master's will generally need a Fee Paying Student Visa, subject to their individual circumstances.

For the visa application, students should be prepared to provide evidence such as:

• Valid passport
• Offer of Place from NMIT
• Evidence of tuition-fee payment or acceptable arrangements
• Evidence of sufficient funds for living costs
• Evidence of onward travel or sufficient funds for onward travel
• Health/character documentation where required
• Medical/travel insurance arrangements