Master of Applied Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Overview
The Master of Applied Management provides you with the opportunity to build on your current management knowledge with enhanced expertise and employable advanced management skills. The programme includes opportunities to engage with industry and to develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and innovation, research and data analysis. This is an advanced programme requiring 180 credits at level 8 and 9 and includes a significant research component within your specialist area. Students will have the opportunity to engage with industry through the Industry Research Project or through an optional Internship.
The programme has four Majors to specialise in:
- Digital Business
- Digital Marketing
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Construction Management
Entry requirements
Domestic Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management or a related subject with at least a B-grade average at Level 7;
- Successful completion of a Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, or Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management or a related subject;
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through appropriate work or professional experience in an Applied Management role; or
- Equivalent skills and knowledge gained through at least four years in appropriate work or professional experience in an Applied Management role.
International Entry Requirements
All applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completion of all primary education and at least three years of secondary education at schools using English as the language of instruction, either in New Zealand or any country in the NZQA list noted below; or
- Completion of at least five years of secondary education at schools using English as the language of instruction, either in New Zealand or any country in the NZQA list noted below; or
- Completion of a qualification at a level equivalent to NZQCF Level 7 or higher using English as the language of instruction, from a tertiary education provider either in New Zealand or any country in the NZQA list noted below; or
- Achievement of an IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0 taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form taken within two years prior to the date of application, or equivalent.
The countries approved by NZQA for English Language proficiency are: Australia, Canada, Fiji, the Republic of Ireland, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tuvalu, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vanuatu.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking for. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.