Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicLevel of Study
Master's Degree
Successful completion of this advanced programme will enable you to confidently engage with research and its application across a range of disciplines within the applied management context.
Graduates of this qualification are critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, future-focused and apply specialised management and leadership knowledge and capabilities to new situations within the field of business management.
Management occupations are projected to grow rapidly over the next ten years leading to an increasing need for management professionals and there is also an increasing demand for those professionals to hold higher level qualifications. Applicants for these roles are therefore at a considerable advantage with a postgraduate qualification.
This qualification offers you two pathway options: Professional Project and Coursework, or Research Thesis.
Note: The Dunedin July 2025 Intake of this programme is not being offered. Please apply for another intake that is open for applications or email BusSchool@op.ac.nz for more information.
Studying part-timeWe know full-time study isn't always possible. We offer this programme with part-time options - talk to us about what suits you best!
Minimum entry requirements are:
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Selection processWhere there are more applicants than places available, applicants will be selected on the basis of the best academic records and their admission recommended to the OPAIC Director, Learning and Teaching in Auckland or the Programme Leader in Dunedin who will approve the final selection.
Pathways into this programmeYou may have completed an undergraduate degree in a different discipline and be working in a management role. There are no specific foundation/bridging programmes in applied management for this qualification.
Where English proficiency does not meet the required IELTS level, you may pathway to this qualification by completing the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5) which is available at Otago Polytechnic.
Want your existing skills recognised?Recognition of Prior Learning including cross credit or credit transfer are available for this programme.
Advanced standing is available for up to 60 credits in this programme through the process of assessment of prior learning. Students may use a combination of formal and informal learning experiences to support their application.
The following courses are not available for credit recognition:
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