The Master of Management is designed for new and recent graduates from any discipline seeking broader management opportunities.

• Two specializations are offered: Strategic Leadership & Change Management; Digital Innovation & Sustainable Business.
• Career outcomes (target roles) include analyst, advisor, and manager roles in strategy, business development, sales, digital content, and social media management.
• The program duration is 1 year across three trimesters, with NZQF Level 9 qualification.
• Intake dates for 2026 are 7 April, 27 July, and 16 November, with campuses in Auckland (plus Wellington and Christchurch noted as TBD).
• Tuition and fees total approximately NZD 38,000 for tuition, plus NZD 2,000 resource fee and NZD 400 administration fee; scholarships up to NZD 10,000 are available.
• Entry requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or substantial work experience assessed case-by-case; English proficiency requires IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
• Post-study visa benefits and working hours during study are as available, including potential pathways to work in New Zealand after graduation.
• Potential salary outcomes indicates Master of Management graduates may earn around NZD 113k on average (higher than bachelor’s level), illustrating enhanced earning potential.

The curriculum spans three trimesters: core finance, environment, and project/research in Trimester 1; strategic leadership and digital/sustainable topics in Trimester 2; a Capstone Project in Trimester 3.

TRIMESTER 1

You’ll build core finance, political, project, and research skills for informed, ethical decisions in business.

• Fundamentals of Financial Management

• The Aotearoa | New Zealand Social and Political Environment

• Project Management

• Research Methods

 

TRIMESTER 2

You’ll deepen your strategic thinking, lead change, and specialise in leadership or digital innovation.

• Change Management

• Business Strategy and Direction

For Strategic Leadership and Change Management

• Organisation Resilience and Risk Management

• Global leadership

For Digital Innovation and Sustainable Business

• Sustainable business management

• Digital Innovation in a Global Environment

 

TRIMESTER 3

Apply your skills in a final Capstone Project, solving real industry challenges aligned with your specialisation.