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Master of Applied Management (180 credit)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

5 years

Next start date

Expected Oct 2026

Campus

Christchurch - City Campus

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Summary

The Master of Applied Management (180 credit) is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

It focuses on applying knowledge to real-world challenges, enhancing your skills in key management areas, and preparing you for leadership roles in diverse business environments.

You can deepen your expertise through coursework, a combination of coursework and a project, or a substantial research component.

The programme’s flexible structure, diverse pathways and emphasis on sustainability and varied organisational contexts will prepare you to lead confidently, innovate effectively and make a meaningful impact in today’s global business world.

The Master of Applied Management offers two options:

  • 180-credit programme for those with a business or business-related bachelor’s degree
  • 240-credit programme for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-business discipline

Both options include studies at Levels 8 and 9, with at least 45 credits at Level 9. The 180-credit option can be completed in 18 months full-time or up to six years part-time. The 240-credit option requires two years full-time or up to six years part-time.

The programme is built on professional competencies and specialised focus areas. You will develop expertise across eight critical areas: money, markets, people and culture, planning, technology, innovation, globalisation and sustainability.

The programme places emphasis on two key areas:

  • Sustainable Business: Preparing you to lead organisations with environmental and social responsibility
  • Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Equipping you to address the unique challenges and opportunities in SME management

Note: The fee for the 180-credit Master of Applied Management represents the total cost for the full 1.5-year programme, while the 240-credit programme fee is shown per year.

Entry criteria

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor Honours or Postgraduate degree in the Business or Management field with 120 credits at Level 8

Or an NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the Business or Management field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the Ara-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system)

OR a degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the ARA 11 point grading system)

  • and evidence of management experience at degree level, and assessment from the programme coordinator
English Requirements

What if English is not my first Language?

Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic

  • 6.0 Listening
  • 6.0 Reading
  • 6.0 Writing
  • 6.0 Speaking

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

  • Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
    • English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
  • IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
  • Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)

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