Program Overview

Master of Applied Management (240 credit)

Overview

The Master of Applied Management (240 credit) is a Level 9 qualification designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree seeking advanced business study. It focuses on applying knowledge to real-world challenges, enhancing skills in key management areas, and preparing students for leadership roles in diverse business environments.

Programme Structure

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.

Core Philosophy

The programme is built on professional competencies and specialised focus areas. Students 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 students to lead organisations with environmental and social responsibility
• Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Equipping students to address the unique challenges and opportunities in SME management

Academic Requirements

• An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of a pass (as per the Ara specified 11 point grading system)

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
  • 6.0 Listening
  • 6.0 Reading
  • 6.0 Writing
  • 6.0 Speaking

Fees for 2025

• International Fee: $27,040 per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year

Career Opportunities

Graduates can develop and/or manage a business or pursue professional careers within different types of industries and agencies, including:

• Financial and cost management
• Managing diverse people and businesses
• Strategic planning and management
• Corporate planning
• Technology management and control
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Business consultancy
• Product and service marketing
• Operations and global business
• Sustainable business practices
• Industry and business research

Study Pathways

This programme allows students to customise their learning experience by choosing one of three pathways:

• Coursework Pathway: A flexible option where students can select from a wide range of courses to develop their professional knowledge and skills further.
• Industry-Integrated Pathway: Designed to align studies with the development needs of the organisation or industry, offering practical and workplace-relevant learning.
• Research Pathway: An opportunity to undertake a substantial applied research project, enhancing research capabilities and contributing new insights to the field of applied management.

Core Courses

Level 8

• Applied Case Analysis (AMCA800) - 15 credits
• Scholarly Communication and Reflection (AMCR800) - 15 credits
• Data Analytics and Visualisation (AMDA800) - 15 credits
• Decision Making (AMDM800) - 15 credits
• Finance for Executives (AMFE800) - 15 credits
• The Contemporary Global Business Environment (AMGE800) - 15 credits
• Governance of Organisations (AMGO800) - 15 credits
• Global Strategies in Business (AMGS800) - 15 credits
• He Hokinga Mahara (Maori Research Methods) (AMHM800) - 30 credits
• Information Sourcing and Evaluation (AMIE800) - 15 credits
• International Markets (AMIM800) - 15 credits
• Innovative Organisations (AMIO800) - 15 credits
• Leadership (AMLE800) - 15 credits
• Lean Management (AMLM800) - 15 credits
• Advanced Strategic Management (AMMS800) - 15 credits
• Professional Practice (AMPP800) - 15 credits
• Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Theory (AMQM800) - 15 credits
• Applied Research Methods (AMRM800) - 15 credits
• Research Proposal (AMRP800) - 15 credits
• Strategic Financial Management (AMSF800) - 15 credits
• Sustainable Organisations (AMSO800) - 15 credits
• Special Topic I (AMST800) - 15 credits
• Special Topic (AMST801) - 15 credits
• Work Integrated Learning (AMWI800) - 15 credits
• Workplace Learning (AMWL800) - 15 credits

Level 9

• Applied Management Capstone (AMAM900) - 15 credits
• Te Aka Niwhaniwha: Community Work-based Project (AMAN900) - 60 credits
• Applied Research Report (AMAR900) - 45 credits
• Communicating Complex Concepts (AMCC900) - 15 credits
• Applied Capstone (AMCP900) - 15 credits
• Extended Integrated Project (AMEP900) - 60 credits
• Global Governance (AMGG900) - 15 credits
• Integrated Project (AMIP900) - 45 credits
• Applied Research Dissertation (AMRD900) - 60 credits
• Applied Business Research Project (AMRP900) - 45 credits
• Applied Research Thesis (AMRT900) - 90 credits
• Independent Scholarly Project (AMSP900) - 30 credits
• Special Topic II (AMST900) - 15 credits
• Thesis (AMTH900) - 120 credits

Programme Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Code: HB4082
• Next Starts: October 2025
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• Credits: 240
• Level: 9
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Reference: HB4082-STRU

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.