Program Overview

Master of Business Management in Strategic Management

The Master of Business Management in Strategic Management is a degree program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become agile, socially responsible leaders in today's complex business landscape.

Program Overview

This program is more than a degreeits a pathway to becoming an impactful leader equipped to drive change in today's business world. The program offers a future-focused curriculum, real-world application, and flexible, high-impact learning designed for leaders.

Key Benefits

• Future-Focused Curriculum & Industry Relevance: Build expertise in AI, digital disruption, sustainability, and business analytics.
• Real-World Application & Career Growth: Apply learning through a consulting project, developing strategic leadership skills for roles in finance, technology, government, and non-profits.
• Flexible, High-Impact Learning Designed for Leaders: Designed to fit around work and life commitments, offering optional interactive sessions, peer collaboration, and dedicated support.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Bachelors degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 in at least 90 points of advanced courses.

Duration

3 years part-time or 1.5 years accelerated part-time.

Next Start Dates

2026 Quarter 2: Classes start 13 April. Applications close 30 March 2026.

Full Programme Fees

180 pts: $17,431. This program is currently only offered to domestic students (NZ citizens and permanent residents).

Programme Structure

The MBM comprises three parts:

1. Part I: 60 points of core courses.
2. Part II: 60 points of courses in a chosen specialization.
3. Part III: Two 15-point courses and a 30-point capstone project.

Strategic Management Specialization

• Part I:
  • BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
  • BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
  • BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
  • BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
• Part II:
  • BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
  • BUSMAN 706 Strategic Management
  • BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics
  • BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice
• Part III:
  • BUSDEV 780 Personal and Team Leadership
  • BUSMAN 710 Consultancy Practice
  • BUSMAN 750 Consultancy Project in Strategic Management

Pathway Options

If you dont meet the entry requirements, pathways are available:

• Complete 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management with a minimum GPA of 4.0 if you have a Bachelors degree.
• Enquire about the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and its Business Management specialization if you do not have a Bachelors degree.

Standalone Courses

Start with one course and continue when youre ready. Available courses include:

• Strategic HR Management
• Business Analytics
• Innovation in Practice

These courses provide a practical, credit-bearing option with the flexibility to continue into the full degree later, offering a pathway to enhance your career prospects.